Central location
The Downtown Dubai setting is close to Dubai Mall, with a parking garage below and shopping nearby after a workout.
Fitness First Al Manzil Platinum
Downtown Dubai
Fitness First Al Manzil Platinum is a gym in Downtown Dubai with a useful mix of training space and leisure facilities. Reviews highlight the outdoor pool with Burj Khalifa views, the squash court, group classes and knowledgeable personal trainers.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
303 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Pool views
The outdoor pool is a standout for swimming, cooling down or relaxing, with repeated mentions of Burj Khalifa views.
Helpful trainers
Reviews describe the trainers as knowledgeable and encouraging; one member credited a PT’s guidance with losing 15kg in just over two months.
Squash court
The club has an indoor squash court, a useful extra for members who want more than gym-floor training.
Quiet workouts
Several reviews say the club does not usually feel overcrowded, and one member found enough room to exercise without queueing.
Group classes
Members mention yoga, Pilates, Body Pump and HIIT among the class options, with some instructors receiving strong praise.
Welcoming reception
Reception staff are repeatedly described as warm and helpful, which can make joining and arriving feel straightforward.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit midday. For a quieter gym floor, try 11am–4pm; one member called this the best window for avoiding crowding.
Confirm billing. Before joining or cancelling, ask for the notice and recurring-payment terms in writing; reviews report continued monthly deductions.
Use parking. The building has a parking garage below, and a review reports that the first two hours are free.
Inspect equipment. If touchscreen programmes or device linking matter to you, test the cardio machines first because both stair steppers were reported faulty.
Check classes. Ask about the current timetable before enrolling if evening or weekend sessions matter; members reported wanting later classes and reduced yoga options.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Down Town Dubai Community Old Town in Al Manzil District، Near Al Manzil Hotel
Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Ageing equipment
Multiple reviews report older or rusty equipment, including broken machines and stair steppers whose touchscreens stayed faulty for months.
Cleaning concerns
One detailed review describes insufficient disinfectant, equipment left untidy at opening time and poor follow-through after complaints.
Locker upkeep
Reviews mention broken lockers, unpleasant smells in the men’s changing area and steam rooms or showers needing better cleaning.
Pool cleanliness
A member reported insects, leaves, branches and feathers in the pool despite raising the issue with the club.
Billing disputes
Several former members say charges continued after cancellation or notice, with unclear explanations and slow refunds or call-backs.
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The Bottom Line
Fitness First Al Manzil Platinum is a Downtown Dubai gym where you can use the main workout floor, join classes such as yoga, Pilates, Body Pump and HIIT, book personal training, swim outdoors and play squash. Its pool, especially with the Burj Khalifa view, is the feature that most clearly sets it apart from a standard gym, while the central location near Dubai Mall makes it convenient for residents and office workers. The strongest day-to-day positives are friendly reception staff, trainers who are often described as knowledgeable, and a club that several members found uncrowded enough to train without waiting.
One member credited personal-training guidance with losing 15kg in a little over two months. The parking garage below reportedly gives the first two hours free, and 11am–4pm may be the easiest time to find space. There are important caveats for a Platinum-priced membership.
Reviews repeatedly raise ageing or rusty equipment, untidy weights areas, broken lockers and changing-room smells. Pool cleanliness has also been questioned. Most seriously, several former members report recurring charges after cancellation or notice, so get the billing and notice terms clearly confirmed before handing over card details.
If you swim early, check the pool schedule first: one review says it opened at 7am.