Best Ladies-Only Gyms in Dubai (Ranking)
Finding a gym in Dubai is easy. Finding the right ladies gym — one that actually fits your schedule, budget, and comfort level — takes a bit more work.
The best ladies gyms in Dubai this year include fully women-only facilities like Bodify Ladies Fitness (Internet City), Fat To Fit Fitness (Al Barsha, 24/7), and Zabeel Ladies Club — plus co-ed gyms with well-equipped ladies sections from GymNation and Fitness First. Fees range from AED 99/month at budget chains to AED 1,260/month at premium clubs.
The problem isn't a shortage of options. Dubai has dozens of women-only gyms and hundreds more co-ed gyms with dedicated ladies sections. The problem is figuring out which ones are worth your time before you visit.
This guide covers the best ladies gyms in Dubai right now: fully women-only facilities, co-ed gyms with serious ladies sections, and what you should know about fees, locations, and facilities before you sign up. All gyms listed here are verified on the Gymzone Dubai directory — searchable by area, amenities, and price.
What "Ladies Gym" Actually Means in Dubai
There are two very different things that get called a "ladies gym" in Dubai, and the distinction matters.
A fully women-only gym has no male members, no male staff, and no mixed areas at any time. These gyms typically have covered windows (a legal requirement in the UAE for women-only facilities), female trainers exclusively, and prayer rooms with ablution facilities. You can train with or without hijab, at any hour, without a second thought.
A co-ed gym with a ladies section is a mixed gym that reserves a specific floor or area for women. The ladies section is usually closed off, but male staff may still be on-site. Some have set women-only hours in the main gym; others don't. The quality of these sections varies a lot — some are well-equipped standalone spaces, others are an afterthought squeezed into a corner.
Neither option is wrong. It depends on your priorities. If privacy and a fully female environment are non-negotiable, a dedicated women-only gym is the better fit. If you want access to a larger equipment range and a ladies section is enough, a co-ed gym with a strong ladies area can work well — and often costs less.
What Do Ladies Gyms in Dubai Cost?
Membership fees for ladies gyms in Dubai range from AED 99/month at budget chains like GymNation (24/7 access, 400+ group classes, locations across Dubai) to AED 1,260/month at premium lifestyle clubs like Zabeel Ladies Club (spa, dining, pool). The majority of mid-range women-only boutiques — HIIT studios, yoga-led spaces, functional fitness gyms — fall in the AED 300–700/month band. Annual memberships typically run 25–35% less per month than month-to-month rates, but they lock you in. If you're new to an area or new to a gym, a month-to-month contract is worth the premium — especially given that many Dubai gyms don't offer refunds once you've signed an annual deal. Here's a tier breakdown:
| Tier | Monthly Fee (AED) | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | 99 – 200 | Large equipment selection, 24/7 access, group classes included |
| Mid-Range | 400 – 800 | Boutique setting, smaller class sizes, more specialised programming |
| Premium | 1,000 – 1,260+ | Spa access, pool, childcare, dining, high staff-to-member ratio |
Most women in Dubai find what they need in the AED 200–600 range. The premium clubs — Zabeel Ladies Club, Dubai Ladies Club — offer a significantly different experience, but the price reflects amenities that go well beyond fitness.
One more thing worth knowing: many gyms in Dubai quote only the annual total, not the monthly breakdown. Always ask for both. And check whether the annual rate requires a lump-sum payment upfront — some gyms don't allow monthly instalments on annual plans.
Best Women-Only Gyms in Dubai
These gyms are fully women-only — no mixed areas, no male staff on the gym floor. All operate in Dubai and are listed on Gymzone's Dubai directory.
Bodify Ladies Fitness – Internet City
Bodify is a women-only functional fitness studio in Dubai Internet City — well-placed for professionals working in the Media City, Internet City, and JLT corridor. The focus is on functional training rather than traditional machine-based workouts, so expect circuit-style classes, kettlebells, and bodyweight movements over rows of treadmills. It's a strong pick if you want structure and coaching rather than solo gym sessions. With a 4.9 rating across 863+ reviews, it consistently ranks among the most-loved women's fitness spaces in Dubai. Not the right fit if you prefer training alone at your own pace — the class-driven format means you're working with a schedule.
Learn more about Bodify Ladies Fitness – Internet City
Zabeel Ladies Club
Zabeel Ladies Club sits at the premium end of the spectrum — an exclusively women-only wellness club in Za'abeel with fitness, spa facilities, and dining under one roof. This is less "gym" and more lifestyle club, which is either exactly what you're looking for or completely beside the point. Membership costs are high (in line with Dubai's premier ladies clubs), but the experience — private, spacious, fully staffed with women — is genuinely different from anything in the budget or mid-range category. If you're specifically looking for a women-only space that doesn't feel like a gym, this is worth a look. If you mainly want equipment and classes, it's probably more than you need.
Learn more about Zabeel Ladies Club
Fat To Fit Fitness
A women-owned, 24/7 gym in Al Barsha that covers personal training, kickboxing, and general fitness. The 24/7 access is a genuine differentiator — most women-only gyms in Dubai operate standard hours, so this is one of the few fully female spaces where you can train at 10pm or 6am without compromise. It's a smaller, independent operation (which means a more personal atmosphere) but a 4.9 rating across 858+ reviews suggests the quality is consistently there. Best suited to women who want flexibility and a welcoming community feel over a big-box gym setup. Not ideal if you need a wide range of specialist equipment.
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Paulomi's World Of Fitness
Women-owned and women-only, with a focus on HIIT, yoga, and personal training. The offering spans group classes and one-on-one coaching, making it adaptable to different fitness goals. With a 4.9 rating and 630+ reviews, it has a loyal following — the kind of gym where the trainer knows your name and your programme. That intimacy works in its favour if you want accountability and community; it may feel too small-scale if you're coming from a large gym environment and prefer anonymity. A strong option for women returning to fitness or working through a specific goal with guidance.
Learn more about Paulomi's World Of Fitness
Seva Wellness Center & Cafe
A women-owned wellness space in Jumeirah that combines yoga classes with a plant-based cafe. It's a different kind of ladies fitness space — less weights and cardio, more mind-body work, breathwork, and recovery. If you're looking for yoga, meditation, or a holistic wellness environment rather than a traditional gym, Seva is one of the more distinctive options in Dubai. The Jumeirah location is convenient for residents of that area and visitors staying nearby. Not the right fit if you want cardio equipment or strength training — but as a complement to another gym, or as a standalone if yoga is your primary focus, it works well.
Learn more about Seva Wellness Center & Cafe
Motion
Motion is a women-owned indoor cycling studio in Downtown Dubai. Boutique cycling studios are a specific product — if you love the format (dark room, loud music, coached rides), Motion delivers it in a women-only setting, which is relatively rare. A 4.9 rating with 572+ reviews confirms the experience lands consistently. Membership starts around AED 130–150/month for unlimited rides, which is competitive for a boutique studio. The limitation is obvious: if you want a full gym, Motion isn't it. But as a primary fitness outlet for women who love indoor cycling — or as an add-on to a more general gym membership — it's one of the best options in Dubai.
Co-Ed Gyms with Strong Ladies Sections in Dubai
Not every woman needs a fully women-only gym. If you want access to a wider equipment range, longer opening hours, or more locations across Dubai, a co-ed gym with a dedicated ladies area can be the smarter choice.
The key question to ask before joining: is the ladies section a genuine standalone space, or just a cordoned-off corner? The best ones have their own cardio and strength equipment, changing rooms, and sometimes their own entrance. The worst ones have three treadmills and a mat.
Chains like GymNation (AED 99/month, 24/7 access, 400+ group classes) include ladies-only areas in most of their Dubai locations. Fitness First's larger Dubai branches — Burjuman and Mirdif City Center — also run dedicated ladies floors. If you're comparing a women-only boutique at AED 500/month against GymNation at AED 99/month with a solid ladies section, the financial difference is real and worth considering.
For co-ed gyms in Dubai, browse the full Dubai directory on Gymzone and filter by the amenities that matter to you. You can see which gyms list a ladies-only area before you visit.
What Most Women Actually Prioritise — and What Gets Overlooked
Women's participation in gym-based fitness across the Middle East grew from 20% in 2019 to 31% in 2024 — significantly faster than the global average of 22% to 25%, according to a 2024 AGBI report on the regional fitness market. Dubai is at the front of that growth, with women-only and women-focused facilities multiplying across areas like JLT, Al Barsha, Jumeirah, Deira, and Internet City.
The most common priorities women cite when choosing a ladies gym in Dubai: privacy (a fully enclosed space where you can train without being observed from outside), female-only staff, prayer rooms with ablution facilities, and the ability to train comfortably with or without hijab. These aren't fringe requests — they're mainstream in a city where the majority of residents are Muslim or from cultures where mixed-gender spaces carry different social norms. UAE law requires women-only gyms to have covered windows and female staff on the floor at all times, which means any registered women-only facility has a legal baseline of privacy that co-ed gyms with ladies sections do not. Based on listing data from over 3,000 gyms across the UAE on Gymzone, women-only facilities in Dubai are concentrated most densely in JLT, Al Barsha, Jumeirah, and Business Bay — with Deira and Bur Dubai offering more affordable options for residents on the eastern side of the city.
What gets overlooked more often: childcare facilities (listed by only a small minority of gyms), flexible class schedules that work around school pickup times, and changing rooms with enough space and privacy for modest dressing. If any of these matter to you, ask about them specifically before you sign up — they're not always listed on a gym's website.
If personal training is part of your plan, make sure the gym has female personal trainers in Dubai you can book directly. In a women-only gym, all trainers are female by definition. In co-ed gyms with ladies sections, availability varies — always ask before you commit.
How to Choose the Right Ladies Gym for You
Before you compare gyms, get clear on three things:
1. Do you need fully women-only, or is a ladies section enough? Be honest with yourself. If a well-equipped ladies section in a mixed gym gives you the environment you need, you'll have significantly more options and usually lower fees.
2. What's your actual budget — monthly, not annual? Annual memberships in Dubai can look affordable per month on paper, but they lock you in. If you're new to a gym or new to an area, start with a month-to-month option even if it costs a little more. The flexibility is worth it.
3. What's your location, and will you actually go? The best gym in Dubai is the one you'll use consistently. A premium women-only club 25 minutes from home will lose to a decent gym 5 minutes away, every time. Use the Gymzone map view for Dubai to see what's actually near you before you get drawn in by a brand name.
Once you've answered those three, the shortlist usually writes itself. Browse ladies gyms in Dubai on Gymzone — you can filter by amenities including ladies-only area, group classes, childcare, and more — and compare side by side before you visit.
If you're also looking at options across the UAE, our guide to best gyms in Dubai (co-ed options) covers the broader market, and we have a separate guide to ladies-only gyms in Abu Dhabi for those based further south.