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Emirates Woman
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
New to Dubai? Here's all the gyms to book in 2025
This year is all about keeping your fitness in check. With all the gyms in Dubai you're sure to stay on track. Dubai offers a diverse selection of gyms catering to different fitness needs, from high-end boutique studios to budget-friendly options. The Warehouse Gym blends art, music, and fitness, hosting over 2,500 monthly classes while Physique 57 offers barre-based workouts for a full-body burn. Whether you're into weightlifting, HIIT, or group classes, Dubai has a gym to match your fitness goals. From state-of-the-art facilities to exclusive memberships, it's all about focusing on new fitness goals that keep you healthy – while enrolling in all the workout classes for an extra push. If you're looking to get in shape or find a motivating space to escape the rut – we've curated a guide of all the gyms in Dubai. Chalk Training Ground View this post on Instagram A post shared by Privilee UAE (@privilee_uae) Chalk Training Ground (CTG) is a premier fitness facility located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offering a diverse range of high-intensity training programs. Their mission is to inspire individuals to achieve peak human performance within a supportive community environment. CTG provides various membership options, including gym access, class packages, and unlimited plans. Their expert-led sessions focus on strength, endurance, and conditioning, catering to all fitness levels. For more information visit FitnGlam Amp up your cardio fitness level with the ultimate indoor cycling experience. Surrender to rockstar instructors as they set the pace in the state-of-the-art studios with Stages bikes. These technologically advanced indoor bikes, set your success in motion with one of the smoothest, smartest and strongest rides of your life. This UAE's premium women-only club promises a stronger environment for everyone to grow. For membership packages, contact FitnGlam. The studios are located across Al Ghurair Warehouses, Al Quoz, Sports Society Complex Mirdif and Dubai Hills Mall. All memberships can be availed from the website. For more information visit 1Rebel Situated behind the Arts Club, 1Rebel is an 11,600 square feet gym space with high-powered equipment including stationary spinning bikes for an intense body workout. With curated playlists and state-of—the-art equipment, you can burn up to 800 calories per class. One session is priced at Dhs130 and it's located at ICD Brookfield, this place is must-visit. For more information visit Wellfit Gym This exceptional fitness haven is nestled in beautifully crafted surroundings at the heart of Meydan and Nad al Sheba. The space offers a studio experience unlike any other from Les Mills favorites, Yoga, signature classes, immersive cycling, interactive children's fitness and more – it's all here. For more information visit Warehouse Gym View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Warehouse Gym (@whgym) For a truly exhilarating and heart-pumping workout Warehouse should be your go-to. Embracing music and club culture, this gym harnesses that energy to keep members on their feet for a high-intensity workout. For membership enquires visit the website. For more information visit SEVEN Wellness Club View this post on Instagram A post shared by SEVEN (@sevenwellness) From Reformer Pilates to luxurious massages, SEVEN caters to all aspects of wellness, fostering inclusivity and community. The curated selection at 'The Shop' adds an extra touch, blending art with lifestyle products. SEVEN embodies a vision of holistic wellbeing, offering an oasis where individuals can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. For all details on the membership, enquires can be placed on the website. For more information visit 51 Gym This one-stop fitness destination at the center of Dubai in the new Al Wasl 51. Whether you're a beginner or a fitness fanatic, or you want to build muscle or stretch things out, there's something for you here. With state-of-the-art fitness equipment, weightlifting stations, boxing, TRX, HIIT, dance, yoga, Pilates, Reformer classes and an immersive 4D cycling classes, we offer an excellent service and premium amenities for a unique experience. For more information visit VEO Veo, from Emaar Hospitality Group, is set to transform the fitness landscape with its holistic approach to wellness. The facilities also include Tennis and padel courts, a swimming pool, and various membership options to suit your needs. Everyone can experience a range of enriching classes such as Yoga, Pilates, and sound healing. With three locations opening this year—Veo Hayya Lakes- now open, Veo Manzil in Downtown Dubai, and Veo Meadows Town Center. For more information visit Embody View this post on Instagram A post shared by 51 Gym Dubai (@51gymdubai) Embody Fitness is taking training and body transformation to the next level. This all-in-one gym has everything from strength and conditioning, nutrition, recovery, and sports therapy. For more information visit – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied & Feature Image: Pinterest
Emirates Woman
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
New to Dubai? Best gyms to experience in 2025
This year is all about keeping your fitness in check. With all the gyms in Dubai you're sure to stay on track. Dubai offers a diverse selection of gyms catering to different fitness needs, from high-end boutique studios to budget-friendly options. The Warehouse Gym blends art, music, and fitness, hosting over 2,500 monthly classes while Physique 57 offers barre-based workouts for a full-body burn. Whether you're into weightlifting, HIIT, or group classes, Dubai has a gym to match your fitness goals. From state-of-the-art facilities to exclusive memberships, it's all about focusing on new fitness goals that keep you healthy – while enrolling in all the workout classes for an extra push. If you're looking to get in shape or find a motivating space to escape the rut – we've curated a guide of all the gyms in Dubai. Chalk Training Ground Chalk Training Ground (CTG) is a premier fitness facility located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offering a diverse range of high-intensity training programs. Their mission is to inspire individuals to achieve peak human performance within a supportive community environment. CTG provides various membership options, including gym access, class packages, and unlimited plans. Their expert-led sessions focus on strength, endurance, and conditioning, catering to all fitness levels. For more information visit FitnGlam Amp up your cardio fitness level with the ultimate indoor cycling experience. Surrender to rockstar instructors as they set the pace in the state-of-the-art studios with Stages bikes. These technologically advanced indoor bikes, set your success in motion with one of the smoothest, smartest and strongest rides of your life. This UAE's premium women-only club promises a stronger environment for everyone to grow. For membership packages, contact FitnGlam. The studios are located across Al Ghurair Warehouses, Al Quoz, Sports Society Complex Mirdif and Dubai Hills Mall. All memberships can be availed from the website. For more information visit 1Rebel Situated behind the Arts Club, 1Rebel is an 11,600 square feet gym space with high-powered equipment including stationary spinning bikes for an intense body workout. With curated playlists and state-of—the-art equipment, you can burn up to 800 calories per class. One session is priced at Dhs130 and it's located at ICD Brookfield, this place is must-visit. For more information visit Wellfit Gym This exceptional fitness haven is nestled in beautifully crafted surroundings at the heart of Meydan and Nad al Sheba. The space offers a studio experience unlike any other from Les Mills favorites, Yoga, signature classes, immersive cycling, interactive children's fitness and more – it's all here. For more information visit Warehouse Gym View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Warehouse Gym (@whgym) For a truly exhilarating and heart-pumping workout Warehouse should be your go-to. Embracing music and club culture, this gym harnesses that energy to keep members on their feet for a high-intensity workout. For membership enquires visit the website. For more information visit SEVEN Wellness Club View this post on Instagram A post shared by SEVEN (@sevenwellness) From Reformer Pilates to luxurious massages, SEVEN caters to all aspects of wellness, fostering inclusivity and community. The curated selection at 'The Shop' adds an extra touch, blending art with lifestyle products. SEVEN embodies a vision of holistic wellbeing, offering an oasis where individuals can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. For all details on the membership, enquires can be placed on the website. For more information visit 51 Gym This one-stop fitness destination at the center of Dubai in the new Al Wasl 51. Whether you're a beginner or a fitness fanatic, or you want to build muscle or stretch things out, there's something for you here. With state-of-the-art fitness equipment, weightlifting stations, boxing, TRX, HIIT, dance, yoga, Pilates, Reformer classes and an immersive 4D cycling classes, we offer an excellent service and premium amenities for a unique experience. For more information visit VEO Veo, from Emaar Hospitality Group, is set to transform the fitness landscape with its holistic approach to wellness. The facilities also include Tennis and padel courts, a swimming pool, and various membership options to suit your needs. Everyone can experience a range of enriching classes such as Yoga, Pilates, and sound healing. With three locations opening this year—Veo Hayya Lakes- now open, Veo Manzil in Downtown Dubai, and Veo Meadows Town Center. For more information visit Embody View this post on Instagram A post shared by 51 Gym Dubai (@51gymdubai) Embody Fitness is taking training and body transformation to the next level. This all-in-one gym has everything from strength and conditioning, nutrition, recovery, and sports therapy. For more information visit – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied & Feature Image: Pinterest
CBC
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
At this Nova Scotia theatre festival, all the plays are unfinished
While the Early Stages festival started in 2023, the seed of the idea for Early Stages Theatre Festival was planted in event creator Kat McCormack's mind years ago. "Here's the truth of it," the artistic director of Eastern Front Theatre says, before laughing. "I was EFT's front-of-house manager at Neptune [theatre] for almost 20 years. So, I was the one working the door at The Stages Festival. But what happened was that people would get confused. They would come out of a play reading, and they would say: 'Well, are all the plays going to be unfinished?'" The whole point of the long-established Stages Festival is, as McCormack explains, "work from artists at all stages of their career and work at all stages of development" — meaning that those bewildered audience members back then might have watched a staged script reading, say, instead of a fully-formed production. In a sense, though, Early Stages, a separate winter festival, is a chance for McCormack to give a belated, hearty "yes" in reply. "I can't lie," she says. "That's part of it: I really wanted, as we push Stages Festival further and further into really exciting and polished work that's coming out from around the province and the country, and — dare I say — the entire world, I still wanted to have space for all the work-in-progress." This year's edition of Early Stages is a four-day event which features experimental theatre that also features workshops, artists talks and more. "So what we've done is we've kind of split it: We still have work-in-progress showings at Stages in June, but Early Stages is really a chance in the dead of winter to get together and to read stories together, and to share work and to have a reason to come out when it's cold," adds McCormack. "These aren't polished things. Though your experience is still quite polished, and depending on what stage, dare I say, the piece is at, you're getting a really nice insight into not just the piece, but also the process behind it." But beating the winter doldrums through the fire of creativity isn't McCormack's only motivator in creating Early Stages Festival as a freestanding, off-season offshoot of Stages Festival. "I'm kind of out here to prove that anything can be theatre: As long as there's an audience to experience it and it's live," she explains. Knowing McCormack's resumé — cutting her teeth at the experimental Halifax theatre company Zuppa and now turning Eastern Front Theatre into Dartmouth's destination for innovative live art — makes both her views of what theatre can be and her decision to push the medium's edges with Early Stages feel like the most fruitful of foregone conclusions. In practical terms — or to answer the query of those long-ago audience members a bit more fully — the shows at Early Stages will be a mixed bag: Playwright Lara Lewis, a staple of the scene, will be delivering a staged reading (a performance where actors stand and read a script aloud) of the script for her new work, Weltamultiek. Local musician and theatre-maker Stewart Legere will perform music with a roster of special guests at the candle-lit cabaret Open Hearts. And then there's the collaboration between Early Stages' artist-in-residence Leslie Ting and Dustin Harvey of Halifax theatre company Secret Theatre. "I always would love, somehow, to share a bit more artistic process with people. I think a lot of work happens away from the audience. And then, you show the quote-unquote, final product — even though it probably, honestly, evolves all the time," Ting says. At Early Stages, she'll be collaborating with Harvey on Secret Theatre's play-in-development HOLIDAY, working on the music for the piece. (HOLIDAY 's premise stems from a retro slide-viewing party, a midcentury relic where people would throw a gathering at home to show recent vacation photos on a projector.) "It's like the third entity. It's not you and the audience, and you dragging them along," Ting says. "It's a bit more, like: Okay, there's this third thing that you're both looking at and in conversation with, but you are sharing it" — making the audience's input an invaluable source. Aside from Ting, who is based in Toronto, Early Stages is almost entirely comprised of work by Atlantic Canadian artists. "I'm interested in connecting with artists in and around Halifax and Dartmouth, and understanding how people work and converse and talk about the arts and what the questions are outside of Toronto," adds Ting. "Swimming in different waters: I'm curious what that would do for an artistic practice." But highlighting homegrown talent isn't the only way Early Stages acts as a scene incubator. The festival also has a conference component, where those looking to break into theatre can get professional headshots, learn how to make an acting resumé and more. McCormack sees it as a way to give equity-deserving and underrepresented people (or even just those looking to make the leap from community theatre to a career) more of a roadmap into the industry. "The other big exciting thing for me about Early Stages is that the best part about doing any play is the first day of rehearsals when you show up and everybody reads the play aloud for the first time," says McCormack. "And it's low stakes, but it's magic, and it's electric because it's the first time it's happening... So I just really wanted to open the doors on that and to bring the community in, because, believe it or not: There are people that love theatre out there."
