New equipment
The renovation brought in brand-new Gym80 equipment alongside a spacious functional training area and free weights.
Fitness First Dubai Media City
Al Sufouh
Fitness First Dubai Media City is a renovated gym in Al Sufouh with modern training areas and a pool-led wellness offering. Reviews point to the outdoor pool and swimming coaching as standout reasons to visit, while newer equipment and classes give regular gym users more than a basic weights-and-cardio setup.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
553 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Wellness zone
The wellness area includes an infrared sauna, cold plunge and swimming pool for post-workout recovery.
Outdoor pool
The outdoor pool and open-air training area are major attractions, especially for members who want more than indoor workouts.
Reformer classes
Reformer Pilates classes are included in membership, adding a studio-based option beyond conventional gym training.
Clean facilities
Members describe the renovated facilities, bathrooms and changing areas as clean, organised and well maintained.
Swim coaching
Swimming coaching receives especially strong feedback for patient progression that helps learners build confidence.
Tips for a Better Visit
Watch parking. Keep an eye on the 90-minute limit: one visitor was charged AED 20 after exceeding it by only eight minutes.
Check access. Confirm that your membership tier includes this club before booking; access rules changed for some members.
Try mornings. Morning visits may be quieter: one regular said the gym was not very busy then.
Check hours. Verify holiday closing times before travelling, as one visitor questioned the 9pm holiday schedule.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Business Central Towers A, Level 7 & 8
Al Sufouh - Al Sufouh 2, Dubai
| Mon | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Parking limit
The 90-minute parking allowance can be too short for a full workout or swimming lesson, with the full fee applying after the limit.
Service gaps
Several reviews report brusque reception interactions, weak customer care and inconsistent responses from staff.
Higher pricing
Some long-term members object to new club tiers and price increases for access they previously had.
Two-floor layout
Weights and machines are on separate floors, which means extra trips during a mixed strength-and-machine workout.
Cooling issues
One visitor found the air conditioning too strong, while older reviews reported periods when the gym was uncomfortably hot.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 199
day pass
“Case in point: just a single day pass in this branch costs an outrageous AED 199”Google review · September 2025
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The Bottom Line
Fitness First Dubai Media City is a recently renovated gym in Al Sufouh, with enough variety for more than a standard weights session. You can use the outdoor pool, book reformer Pilates classes, train in the functional area, or finish with the wellness zone’s infrared sauna and cold plunge. Swimming coaching is another strong draw in the reviews.
The physical side gets much warmer feedback than the front desk. Members describe the equipment as new, the bathrooms as pristine and the club as clean, spacious and well organised. Cardio is a particular strength, with new bikes, ellipticals, stair masters and treadmills; heavy bags and a small climbing wall add some variety.
The weights offering is described as adequate rather than the club’s strongest point. Parking needs careful planning. The free allowance is 90 minutes, and reviewers say exceeding it can trigger the full charge rather than just a small top-up—one member was charged 20 dirhams for going eight minutes over.
That may be tight for a swimming lesson with changing and showering. Also confirm your membership tier and club access before booking, and check holiday hours. Reception and management service are inconsistent in the reviews, so clarify pricing and access terms in writing before paying.