Sweat, steam and shiver your way through what’s on offer at these brilliant Dubai wellness studios
Gigi
Gigi is a warm and welcoming wellness studio in Mirdif Avenue Mall, and is the first studio in the Middle East that’s home to Miniformers, a compact version of the traditional Megaformer, where the workout focus is strength, balance and flexibility. Mini yet mighty, it still delivers the same intense full-body workout Pilates fans know and love, designed to tone muscles and improve fitness. But it’s not just about Pilates. Classes at Gigi also include sound healing and yoga, and inside, there’s also a juice bar in collaboration with Love Vibe, where you can fuel up with a shake or juice.
Price: Classes start from Dhs147
Location: Mirdif Avenue Mall
Book: gigi.ae
Villa Sage
Villa Sage is a clean and minimalistic wellness space, peppered with plants and trees for added relaxation. There’s a duo of yoga studios for group classes; the upper studio has Burj Khalifa views and space for up to 20; plus a private yoga studio for four yogis, and a beautifully secluded, soundproof meditation room designed for two. You can also book an array of healing massages and therapies in the neutral-toned treatment rooms, or relax in the spa, which features a steam, sauna and cold plunge.
Price: Classes start from Dhs165
Location: 136 Jumeira St, Jumeirah
Book: villasage.ae
Paus
Paus is a holistic wellness destination founded by sisters Sophiya and Sarah Faizal. Originally launched as a café, it has evolved into a two-storey villa that combines movement, nourishment, treatments, and community. With offerings like yoga, Pilates, breathwork, and a thoughtfully curated café, Paus embodies its core pillars: Love, Health, Work, and Play. The space is designed to foster self-discovery and connection in a serene environment.
Price: Classes start from Dhs130
Location: Villa 12, Al Reef Villas, Al Wasl Road, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai
Book: @pausclub
Sohum
The industrial area of Al Quoz might not seem like the most typical location for a serene wellness space, but Sohum is anything but typical. A sanctuary of zen-inducing treatments and therapies in the heart of the city, it offers a curated program designed to nurture the mind, body and spirit. The space has been designed to offer maximum relaxation and rejuvenation, and as such classes include yoga, meditation and breathwork, plus there’s an array of rituals, healing therapies, unique ceremonies, massages and facials. It’s a one-stop shop for all things wellness.
Price: Treatments start from Dhs300
Location: 13 A Street, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Quoz
Book: @sohumwellness.ae
PEAQ
PEAQ, Dubai’s first social wellness club, combines fitness, recovery, and community under one roof. Founded by Ali Hassoun, PEAQ aims to provide a calm space away from the city’s fast pace, offering treatments and classes focused on mental and physical wellbeing. The club’s services are structured around three pillars: PEAQ Recovery, PEAQ Social, and PEAQ Zen. Members can try the Megaformer workout, ice baths, contrast therapy, hyperbaric oxygen sessions, and restorative yoga, along with a social space and café for relaxing and connecting between sessions.
Price: Memberships start from Dhs1,099, depending on your package
Location: Goshi Warehouses City 2, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3
Book:@peaqwellness
Plume
Plume has transformed a Jumeirah villa into a haven of serenity. The attention to detail is standout, and each of the spaces is thoughtfully curated for maximum relaxation. The ladies-only wellness studio features two studios for yoga and Pilates classes, offering sessions including barre, aerial yoga and Reformer. But there’s also a plunge pool that oozes blissful Bali vibes, ice bath and sauna, and a massage room for private treatments.
Price: Dhs190
Location: 440a Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 2
Book:@plumestudio.ae
The Lob
The Lob has transformed an Al Quoz warehouse into a haven for padel, Pilates and yoga enthusiasts. It’s got all the facilities for a full day of fitness-based fun: six indoor padel courts decked out in racing green, two studios that offer both movement and mindfulness classes (Reformer Pilates is a regular session in the Align studio), plus a sauna and a healthy restaurant by pioneering biohacking chef, Silvena Rowe.
Price: Classes from Dhs145
Location: Street 15, Al Quoz 3
Book:@thisisthelob
