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I went to gym last weekend. the one in city center ( sofitel hotel). It was not bad. they got gym, open swimming poor (warm water on the top of building), small sauna, shower place...
so I am planing to go there at least once a week. also heard one in crown plaza, it's much cheap than sofitel hotel one. but i don't how is it. have you been there? or do you know any good gym in dubai?

Flex and Unifit are good.

Anyone know a gym near Umm Suqueim? (apart from the one in knowledge illage)

ilfab wrote:Anyone know a gym near Umm Suqueim? (apart from the one in knowledge illage)

Ibn Battuta

Expensive?

Nucleus wrote:Flex and Unifit are good.

where is that one? how much do they charge?

thanks

Flex is in Deira close to city center.
Unifit is in Karama.

last time I was there they were charging dhs 250.

Nucleus wrote:Flex is in Deira close to city center.
Unifit is in Karama.

last time I was there they were charging dhs 250.

dhs250 for one time?
I paid only dhs50 for one time in sofitel hotel city center.

Wouldn't it be cheaper to join a place on an annual basis? Cheaper options would be Dubai Country Club and say Al Nasir Leisureland- sorry no idea of what their facilities are like, but if you are serious about a workout flashy surroundings won't be a top priority I would imagine.

GAB wrote:Wouldn't it be cheaper to join a place on an annual basis? Cheaper options would be Dubai Country Club and say Al Nasir Leisureland- sorry no idea of what their facilities are like, but if you are serious about a workout flashy surroundings won't be a top priority I would imagine.

for membership must be cheaper, i think. but I might go only like once a week. coz feels tired after work. . I don't wanna get membership.
you are right, If I am serious about a workout. i can make it anywhere. but gym and swimming is much better for me. coz i love swimming.

thanks

I'm a memver of Sofitel, I like it plus 6 months membership is just half the annual, they don't charge more than half for that if you get what I mean.

It's 1,200 for 6 months, I do that and then just renew for another 6.

That's when I can be bothered to actually get off my bum and go, which is why it's going flat!

Chocoholic wrote:I'm a memver of Sofitel, I like it plus 6 months membership is just half the annual, they don't charge more than half for that if you get what I mean.

It's 1,200 for 6 months, I do that and then just renew for another 6.

That's when I can be bothered to actually get off my bum and go, which is why it's going flat!

For the membership: AED3,000 for annual, and AED1,500 for half of annual, they told that last time. it's just on my way from office to home. it sounds good for me.

Ah of course I forgot it's cheaper for me becaseu I'm a girl - heheheh

Chocoholic wrote:Ah of course I forgot it's cheaper for me becaseu I'm a girl - heheheh

yes, for girl is cheaper than guys. that's why! Hahaha.
I saw about 2 or 3 girls last Thur. were you one of them?

Chocoholic wrote:Ah of course I forgot it's cheaper for me becaseu I'm a girl - heheheh

and u talk about fairness in gender...........Duh!

Well I don't know why it's cheaper!

No it wasn't me I haven't been for a while and normally go daytime.

sniper420 wrote:

Chocoholic wrote:Ah of course I forgot it's cheaper for me becaseu I'm a girl - heheheh

and u talk about fairness in gender...........Duh!

hehehe......u dont complain about free Thurs and Sat party nights for chicks....!

hashman wrote:

sniper420 wrote:

Chocoholic wrote:Ah of course I forgot it's cheaper for me becaseu I'm a girl - heheheh

and u talk about fairness in gender...........Duh!

hehehe......u dont complain about free Thurs and Sat party nights for chicks....!

I didn't really talk about the fairness in gender. but It always happen in dubai.
I don't know why for gym girls is cheaper than guys. they do the same things and use the same facilities.

The girls probably get paid less for doing the same job as a guy!! So in a roundabout way it's fair!!

GAB wrote:The girls probably get paid less for doing the same job as a guy!! So in a roundabout way it's fair!!

I don't think girls get paid less than us. maybe girls need more $$ to buy nice clothes...

True- a good tweed skirt, tights and birkenstocks can set you back quite a bit!

"dhs250 for one time?"
It is the monthly fee, but they have very good set of machines.

"for membership must be cheaper, i think. but I might go only like once a week. coz feels tired after work. . I don't wanna get membership.
you are right, If I am serious about a workout"
You can try Gold's Gym, which will cost you 150 per month. I don't prefer Gold's gym and it doesn't have swimming.

If you want a true weights gym the one on the corner of defence round about is the best but mainly men go there cheap and good set up

the sea men's club is a nice place too..

its got a swimming pool as well.. its free for seamen's book holders..but others have to take a membership on some nominal annual subscription..

GAB wrote:The girls probably get paid less for doing the same job as a guy!! So in a roundabout way it's fair!!

yeah rite it was in 70's now everything is the same.

I don't know where thoes gyms you guys said.... could you leave me address?

thanks a lot.

yeah rite it was in 70's now everything is the same

Oh, Sniper! I am in my 70's darl, so it would be in the 1930's!
Half said in jest but as a spouse and under my husband's visa I can tell you jobs here for woman don't pay the same as at home.

GAB wrote:True- a good tweed skirt, tights and birkenstocks can set you back quite a bit!

you scamper

GAB wrote:

yeah rite it was in 70's now everything is the same

Oh, Sniper! I am in my 70's darl, so it would be in the 1930's!
Half said in jest but as a spouse and under my husband's visa I can tell you jobs here for woman don't pay the same as at home.

THAT"S OUTRAGEOUS! GAB do u wanna be famous? Do U wanna lead a crusade and be the FIRST suffragist in GULF? This is UR chance to become famous......I will support u..........from behind!......

My fashion sense is unique, Sniper. Truly, tho' women ARE underpaid here when they are a spouse. You'd think because there are no perks involved ie medical, accomodation etc the pay would be better but that is not the case. I think companies, in general, take advantage.