Local access
A convenient choice for residents nearby, with easy access reported by local members.
Fitness First Arabian Ranches
Arabian Ranches
Fitness First Arabian Ranches is a community gym in Arabian Ranches with weight and cardio equipment, group exercise classes and personal training. Reviews especially value its friendly atmosphere, convenient local setting and the chance to combine workouts with activities such as swimming or squash.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
235 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful staff
Several reviews describe the reception and wider team as friendly, approachable and helpful.
Personal training
Members report strong results from personal training when paired with consistent effort.
Group exercise
Group exercise is a standout for members who come mainly for classes.
Off-peak ease
At around 5pm on a weekday, one visitor found little or no wait for equipment.
Clean facilities
Changing rooms, bathrooms and showers are described as clean or convenient in several reviews.
Outdoor area
The gym includes indoor and outdoor workout areas, giving members more space and variety.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid peaks. If you want easier equipment access, avoid 8am–9am; a 5pm weekday visit had practically no waits.
Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking if visiting at the weekend, when the surrounding area can be challenging.
Confirm squash. Check the squash booking directly before travelling, as one reservation duplicated in the app and the replacement slot was unavailable.
Inspect machines. If equipment quality matters to your routine, check the machines first; reviews mention outdated and rusty examples.
Clarify freezes. Ask for the membership-freeze dates and fees in writing before paying, given reports of delayed or incorrect processing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Arabian Ranches 2
Arabian Ranches 2, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Squash court
The squash court is a bookable activity, although one review reported a duplicated booking and no suitable alternative time.
Tennis court
Tennis is mentioned as a facility, but reviews also raise maintenance concerns about the court and its lighting.
Swimming
Swimming is one of the additional activities members mention alongside gym training.
Common Concerns
Old equipment
Multiple reviews say the machines are outdated, rusty or in need of a broader refresh.
Peak crowding
The gym can feel cramped during peak periods, especially around 8am to 9am.
Service delays
Reviews report slow or unresolved responses for membership freezes, complaints and other account issues.
Booking issues
A squash booking appeared to overlap with another reservation, while the alternative time also showed as booked.
Weekend parking
Parking can be difficult in the area on weekends.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
130 DHS
visitor entry
“The charge for a visitor entry is 130 DHS!! You have to buy your own water and no trainers?! Never again am I giving them a penny after my membership expires!”Google review · July 2020
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
Fitness First Arabian Ranches is a convenient community gym for residents who want regular weights and cardio training, group exercise classes or personal training without travelling far. The reviews suggest its strongest appeal is the friendly, familiar atmosphere: members mention supportive staff, approachable trainers and a local community feel. A personal-training review reported seeing the expected result after two months of hard work, while other members return mainly for classes.
There is more to use than the main gym floor. Reviews mention a pool, squash court, tennis, outdoor training space and group exercise, so it can suit members who want to vary their workouts. Bathrooms, showers and changing areas are generally described as clean or convenient, although one review raised concerns about toilet odour and another found no sanitiser for mats.
Timing matters. The gym is often busy around 8am–9am, while a weekday visit at about 5pm had little equipment waiting. Weekend parking can be difficult.
The bigger caution is upkeep: several members describe old, rusty or broken machines, and one review said an elliptical pair had been out of order for days. If you need squash, confirm availability and bookings directly rather than relying only on the app. Also clarify membership-freeze terms and fees in writing, as several reviews describe slow or unresolved account support.