Lap swimming
The six-lane pool includes two dedicated lanes for swimmers who want fewer distractions during training.
Al Furjan Club
Al Furjan
Al Furjan Club is a community recreation club in Al Furjan with a gym, 25-metre swimming pool and licensed restaurant. Reviews make it appealing as a combined workout-and-social stop, especially for pool time, fitness classes or a meal and drinks at the Irish pub.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
333 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pool facilities
A reviewer found the pool facilities clean and suitable for regular use.
Family use
Children can enjoy the pool, and one family reported making friends during a few visits.
Irish pub
McCafferty’s Irish Sports Bar gives the club a place to eat, drink, watch sports or meet friends.
Sunday roast
The pub’s Roast Sunday lunch was specifically praised by a reviewer.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit weekdays. For a calmer pool visit, try a weekday: one review says weekdays are chilled while weekends are busier.
Reserve courts. Book the tennis or basketball court ahead of time, as both require reservations.
Use day-pass credit. Check the day-pass terms: the ticket value can be used toward food and drinks at the restaurant or bar.
Book classes early. Reserve popular yoga or Pilates sessions early; a reviewer says regular classes fill quickly.
Check pool opening. If you plan an early swim, confirm the pool is open first because one member reported repeated cleaning-related delays.
Watch children. Keep a close eye on children at busy weekend pool sessions, when one reviewer felt a single lifeguard could not cover the whole area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Pavillion
Jebel Ali Village - Al Furjan, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
25 metre pool
The 25-metre pool is repeatedly mentioned as a useful feature, including for quieter evening swims.
Good Yoga and Pilate sessions
Yoga and Pilates sessions receive positive feedback, though regular classes may fill quickly.
beer on tap
The pub is noted for live music, generous starters and beer on tap.
Common Concerns
Front desk
Several reviews describe the reception service as dismissive or unhelpful, including during membership enquiries and renewals.
Slow service
Food and poolside service can involve long waits; one reviewer waited two hours for a waitress in the heat.
Old equipment
Reviews report outdated gym equipment, too few weights and machines that are not consistently operational.
High pricing
Some members feel the gym membership is expensive for the facilities and lacks a resident discount.
Maintenance
Changing rooms, lockers, toilets and general club upkeep have all drawn negative comments in different reviews.
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The Bottom Line
Al Furjan Club combines a gym, a 25-metre pool, fitness classes and a licensed restaurant in Al Furjan. The pool is the clearest draw: it has six lanes, including two dedicated lanes for serious swimmers, plus a shaded children’s pool. Reviews also mention swimming, tennis, self-defence, strength, yoga and personal-training options, although popular classes may be hard to book.
The social side centres on McCafferty’s Irish Sports Bar, where customers mention Irish pub grub, beer on tap, sports on TV and a well-regarded Roast Sunday lunch. Day-pass visitors have reported being able to redeem the entry value on food and drinks, and the pool has worked well for children’s outings and birthday parties. Weekdays are described as calmer, while weekends get busier.
The experience is inconsistent. Some visitors call the staff friendly and the club homely, but a substantial group reports rude or unhelpful reception service and very slow food or poolside ordering. Equipment and changing-room maintenance also attract criticism, while several members consider the membership expensive for what is provided and say Al Furjan residents do not receive a discount.
Check current pool hours, reserve courts and classes, and supervise children closely during busy pool sessions.