Grab your water bottle, lace up your trainers and get ready to shake up your fitness routine. If you’re bored of the treadmill or zoning out in the weights section, Dubai has plenty of quirky workouts that turn exercise into an experience.
From rooftop spin sessions and underwater yoga to puppy cuddles and bouncing boots, these unusual fitness classes across the city are worth adding to your weekly schedule.
Bound into a Kangoo class at Bodify
At Bodify in Dubai Internet City, you can swap your standard trainers for rebound boots and bounce your way through a high-energy Kangoo session.
These spring-loaded boots are designed to reduce pressure on your joints while delivering a serious cardio burn. The classes are fast-paced, music-driven and seriously fun, helping improve endurance and flexibility while burning up to 800 calories per session. It’s energetic, slightly chaotic and guaranteed to leave you grinning.
Box it out at Lucky Punch
For a workout that feels more like a night out, head to Lucky Punch in Box Park.
You’ll strap on boxing gloves and oversized headphones before punching through powerful combinations under laser lights. Between rounds on the bag, expect strength intervals with dumbbells to keep your heart rate sky-high. It’s immersive, loud and incredibly satisfying — perfect if you need to blow off steam.
Spin above the city at AURA Skypool
At AURA Skypool, workouts come with unbeatable views. On select dates, you can join CRANK-led spin classes set high above Palm Jumeirah.
Clip in, pop on your headphones and pedal through an energising soundtrack as the sun rises or sets around you. Many sessions include access to the infinity pool afterwards, so you can cool off with a dip or refuel with breakfast. Fitness and skyline views? Yes please.
Jump into parkour at Gravity DXB
Ever wanted to learn how to vault over walls or scale obstacles like a pro? At Gravity DXB in Al Quoz, you can do exactly that.
Beginner-friendly classes teach climbing, balancing and jumping techniques in a safe environment. While it looks playful, parkour is a full-body workout that builds strength, agility and coordination. Expect to feel muscles you didn’t know existed the next day.
Play padel at Matcha Club
Padel is one of Dubai’s fastest-growing sports, and Matcha Club in Al Quoz offers one of the coolest places to play.
Grab three friends and book a court for a 90-minute match. The game is fast, social and easy to pick up, making it ideal for beginners and seasoned players alike. After your session, refuel next door with a matcha drink or an açaí bowl. It’s the perfect balance of sweat and socialising.
Sweat it out at Dryp
If you like your workouts intense, book a class at Dryp in Dubai Marina.
Using infrared heat technology that warms the body rather than just the air, Dryp offers Bikram, hot vinyasa and candlelit yin sessions. The heat helps improve flexibility while encouraging a deep sweat. It’s challenging, detoxifying and incredibly rewarding once you’re done.
Roll it out at Forma Project
For something completely different, try a session at Forma Project on Palm Jumeirah.
This boutique studio uses specialised roll shaper machines designed to target muscle tension and boost circulation. As you move through guided positions, the deep-tissue rollers work your muscles, potentially burning up to 450 calories per session. It’s part recovery, part workout and entirely unique.
Try underwater yoga at Atlantis
For a serene but unforgettable experience, book underwater yoga at The Lost Chambers Aquarium inside Atlantis The Palm.
Surrounded by glowing blue tanks and thousands of marine animals, you’ll move through calming sequences while sharks and stingrays glide past. The early morning weekend sessions are peaceful and surreal — a refreshing change from your standard studio setting.
Stretch with puppies at puppy yoga
Finally, if your motivation has four paws and a wagging tail, puppy yoga might be your dream workout. Hosted by Yoppy, these sessions start with traditional yoga before adorable puppies join the class.
You’ll split your time between cuddles and poses, finishing with a short meditation. It’s wholesome, heart-melting and easily one of the cutest ways to stay active in Dubai.
Whether you’re bouncing in Kangoo boots, spinning above the skyline or flowing beside sharks, Dubai proves fitness doesn’t have to be boring. This summer, swap your standard routine for something unexpected and make your workouts the highlight of your week.
FAQs
Some of the most unique workouts in Dubai include Kangoo jumps at Bodify, rooftop spin classes at AURA Skypool, underwater yoga at Atlantis The Palm, puppy yoga with Yoppy and parkour at Gravity DXB.
You can book high-energy rooftop spin sessions at AURA Skypool on Palm Jumeirah, where classes often include access to the infinity pool after your workout.
Yes, puppy yoga sessions are hosted by Yoppy in Dubai on select dates each month. Classes combine traditional yoga with time spent cuddling adorable puppies.
Absolutely. Many classes such as parkour at Gravity DXB, padel at Matcha Club and Kangoo jumps at Bodify are suitable for beginners, with instructors guiding you through the basics.
Prices vary depending on the venue and class. Expect to pay from around Dhs55 for a trial session, while premium experiences like rooftop spin or underwater yoga can cost Dhs175 to Dhs300.
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