Spacious floor
The club is described as one of the biggest, cleanest and best-equipped Fitness First gyms, with room for varied training.
Fitness First Motor City
Motor City
Fitness First Motor City is a 23,000-square-foot gym in Motor City with extensive cardio and strength areas, group exercise studios and a Pilates studio. Reviews make the varied classes, approachable trainers and spacious workout floor the main reasons to consider it.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,019 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Class variety
There is a broad timetable of group classes, with reviewers specifically enjoying Brazilian Butt Blast and Pilates sessions.
Cardio choice
The cardio area has enough variety that one reviewer usually found a machine available when needed.
Helpful trainers
Reviews describe the personal trainers as friendly, attentive and willing to tailor guidance to individual goals.
Welcoming desk
The reception team is repeatedly praised for being friendly, attentive and helpful with joining, bookings and questions.
Track views
Treadmill users can get an unusual view over the racing track while training.
Useful refreshments
One reviewer appreciated the provision of cold water and a sugar-free coffee machine after or between workouts.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit early. Try an off-peak morning or earlier visit: one Wednesday before 9am was already described as quite packed.
Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking and check any current parking charges before arriving; members report both scarcity and policy changes.
Book early. Reserve Reformer Pilates well ahead: one member tried for a month, found the class full and saw a long waiting list.
Check terms. Before joining or travelling, ask for cancellation and freeze rules in writing; reviewers describe disputes over notice periods and refunds.
Check equipment. Inspect the machine you plan to use and report alignment or maintenance concerns, especially if you are new to the exercise.
Expect announcements. If you train late, note that closure announcements reportedly begin at 8:30pm and repeat every 10 minutes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
CONTROL TOWER - 1004 - 5 Detroit Rd
Motor City, Dubai
Common Concerns
Parking strain
Parking is repeatedly described as difficult, and some members objected when it changed from free to paid.
Peak crowding
The branch can be packed, with reviewers saying its equipment is crowded during busy periods.
Maintenance gaps
Several reviews report broken machines remaining in service or waiting for repairs, including concerns about alignment and safety.
Cancellation disputes
Members report difficulty cancelling or freezing memberships, including a required notice period and disputed refunds.
Short hours
A reviewer objected to weekday closing at 11pm and weekend closing at 9pm, with repeated closure announcements from 8:30pm.
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The Bottom Line
Fitness First Motor City is a large gym in Motor City built around a spacious workout floor, Technogym equipment and a broad class programme. You can use the cardio and strength areas, join group sessions, or book Reformer Pilates. Reviews also mention Brazilian Butt Blast and encouraging personal trainers, making the club appealing if structured classes or coaching help you stay consistent.
The reception team receives unusually specific praise for helping with joining, bookings and app or membership queries. Members also mention cold water, a sugar-free coffee machine and a treadmill view over the racing track. The club is generally described as clean and well equipped, although that picture is not consistent across all reviews.
Parking is the biggest practical headache: finding a space can take time, and some members say parking changed from free to paid. The gym can also feel crowded, with reports of broken machines, untidy weights and hygiene issues. Reformer Pilates may require planning because the waiting list can be long and late openings may be difficult to use.
Before committing, get cancellation, freezing and refund terms documented. Late sessions may be less convenient too; one review reports closing at 11pm on weekdays and 9pm on weekends, with repeated announcements starting at 8:30pm.