The Best Places To Move In Abu Dhabi

From reformer studios tucked into villas to cycling sessions that feel more like nightclub experiences, Abu Dhabi has quietly assembled a health and wellness scene worthy of a global capital…

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PILATES & YOGA

Form Studio

Emirati sisters Salama and Aysha opened Abu Dhabi's first dedicated Lagree space on Saadiyat Island in 2025. The focus here is low-impact, high-intensity training using Microformers. Beyond the studio, they host pop-up classes at unique venues, including underwater sessions at the National Aquarium.

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Aura Wellness Abu Dhabi

This holistic Reem Island wellness hub combines yoga, reformer Pilates, and Brazilian body conditioning with lifestyle experiences. The integrated approach features a concept store with sustainable activewear and an artisanal café serving protein smoothies and Japanese matcha lattes. A second Mamsha Al Saadiyat location is coming soon.

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Bodytree Studio

For Pilates, yoga and dance classes, Bodytree has long been one of Abu Dhabi’s leaders. Expert instructors, include former Olympians, offer both PT sessions and small group classes. Its well-equipped studio makes it one of the best places in the city for reformer Pilates.

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Flo Fitness Studio

Flo is a boutique women-only studio in Al Bateen. Its modern villa setting creates a calming atmosphere in which PT Gulnara Alekseeva, who trained in ballet from the age of five, wants to help participants reach new levels of wellbeing through Pilates, yoga and barre classes.

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The Reformr Abu Dhabi

This Al Reem Island studio offers ladies-only reformer Pilates using top-tier Merrithew machines. Classes range from ‘Beginner Reformr’ fundamentals to ‘Athletic Reformr’ intensity, all designed to improve strength and posture.

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Aura Wellness Abu Dhabi

Breathe Studio

Pilates Lab

Set within Zayed Sports City's International Tennis Center, Abu Dhabi's largest reformer studio has 16 reformer slots and comprehensive equipment including Cadillacs and Ladder Barrels. Catering to everyone from tri-athletes to dancers, Pilates Lab also offers yoga, sound healing, barre, and aerial flow classes.

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The Yoga Studio @ The Royal Stables

This women-only sanctuary sits within the lovely grounds of The Royal Stables, offering therapeutic yoga classes among trees and pathways. Specialising in spinal care sequences and pranayama breathing, the studio creates an especially serene environment for mindful movement.

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Yoga One Abu Dhabi

Yoga One’s multiple locations across the capital are set up for every level of practitioner. From power flow sessions in Al Bateen to gentle Hatha classes in Al Khalidiyah, instructors tend to be internationally certified while the pricing remains accessible.

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Breathe Studio

Founded by two Emirati women, this studio lays on classes that blend traditional movement practices with contemporary fitness science. The community focus extends beyond fitness to nutrition workshops and wellness education.

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Fit N Glam

Well established in Dubai, Fit n Glam is about to open a second Abu Dhabi outpost in Yas Mall. If it’s anything like the first at Reem Mall, the new site will have mirrored studio spaces for everything from Pilates to dance fitness sessions and – here’s its point of difference – a salon to ensure you look as good as you feel.

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The Yoga Studio @ The Royal Stables

FITNESS STUDIOS & GYMS

WH Gym Yas Bay Ladies

The Warehouse Gym's women-only location overlooks Yas Bay marina – meaning waterfront views with your workout. The outstanding facilities here cover Olympic lifting platforms and squat racks to comprehensive cardio zones and private recovery suites with infrared saunas and ice baths.

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Barry's Abu Dhabi

Within The Galleria mall on Al Maryah Island, you can find Barry’s famous Red Room and Flex Lounge. The former is the spot for intensive cardio and strength workouts; head to the latter for low-impact sessions designed to build muscle, improve endurance and perfect your form.

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F45 Training

This studio on Yas Island, this functional training studio offers full-body workouts built around HIIT, HYROX, circuit and functional training. Typical 45-minute sessions combine cardio and resistance training in ever changing formats – there are more than 80 workouts to try.

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Matcha Club Al Bateen

CYCLING STUDIOS

Inspire

This ladies-only centre in Al Mushrif is best known for ‘The Trip’: in these 40-minute cycling classes, there’s a hi-energy soundtrack and bikes face a huge screen displaying 3D landscapes from Egypt to Tokyo. Beyond this signature offering, the facility provides other Les Mills programmes, Pilates, yoga and belly dance classes – all with standout instructors.

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Motion Cycling

Next to The Galleria mall on Al Reem, Motion delivers its 45-minute sessions by candlelight. The idea is to inspire and motivate while providing a full body workout burning up to 1,000 calories. This isn't competitive spinning – participants are encouraged to work together, finding the same rhythm to reach the same goal.

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Crank

With its signature RIDE cycling sessions, this boutique studio near the Corniche brings nightclub energy to fitness – multi-coloured strobes in a dark room create an immersive atmosphere. Step outside and you’ll find hotel-standard facilities including a smoothie bar and premium toiletries.

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Fit N Glam

HEALTH CLUBS

Matcha Club Al Bateen

Matcha Club is a green retreat on the edge of Al Bateen beach. Around its landscaped gardens, there are padel courts and an infinity pool, as well as space for Pilates and yoga classes. There’s even a private beach to aid recovery.

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The Bridge Hub

This luxury health club in Al Qana is built around inspiring open spaces, a supportive community and best-in-class equipment. It’s a big place, with room for a 200m running track and a fully equipped gym. The Bridge Hub also offers everything from personalised coaching programmes to cutting-edge treatments including CRYO units, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and infrared saunas.

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