Large floor
The spacious gym gives members plenty of room for machine and free-weight workouts.
Fitness First Vision Tower Dubai (Moved to The Bay Gate Tower)
Business Bay
Fitness First is a gym in Business Bay, now moved from Vision Tower to The Bay Gate Tower. Reviews highlight its large workout floor, GX group classes and personal training, including tailored programmes for members working toward weight loss, strength or general fitness.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
445 ratings
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The Good Stuff
GX classes
GX classes are a major draw, with reviewers praising the variety and instructors.
Tailored coaching
Personal training can include a customised programme that fits travel, schedule and fitness goals.
Modern machines
Some members found the machines current and suitable for a wide range of workouts.
Bike tracking
The indoor bikes can connect to a phone so riders can monitor progress during sessions.
Parking options
Reviewers mention parking in the tower plus another car park about five minutes away.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm fees. Before joining or renewing, get the move, upgrade and refund terms in writing; members reported unexpected extra charges.
Check classes. Verify your GX booking shortly before travelling, since one scheduled class remained listed after cancellation.
Arrive early. If using Vision Tower parking, arrive before 7:30AM or ask where the alternative car park is.
Try 5am. For a quieter workout, one regular says 5am is the best time because the gym is empty.
Plan bench work. At busy times, expect limited bench availability; one reviewer found a single bench press inadequate at peak hours.
Ask for tailoring. If booking personal training, ask whether the plan will be adapted to your schedule, travel and specific goals.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Vision Tower
Business Bay, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Spinning studio
The large spinning studio was praised for its air-conditioning, natural light and panoramic view.
Yoga and boxing
Older reviews specifically mention yoga and boxing among the available classes.
Free coffee
One visitor noted free coffee for members alongside the gym’s café and protein-shake service.
Common Concerns
Move fees
Several members objected to being asked for a membership difference after the branch move.
Facility upkeep
Maintenance complaints include non-working sauna facilities, leaking washrooms and poor changing-room conditions.
Early parking
Vision Tower parking was reportedly difficult after 7:30AM because non-members used spaces.
Scattered weights
Dumbbells and plates were often left in the wrong places, making free-weight sessions slower to set up.
Class updates
One visitor arrived for a GX class that was still listed even though it had been cancelled.
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The Bottom Line
Fitness First is a sizeable gym in Business Bay, now moved from Vision Tower to The Bay Gate Tower. Members come for the open workout floor, GX classes and personal training. The class programme has been a particular strength for some long-term members, while coaching reviews describe structured sessions, nutrition guidance and tailored plans for weight loss, strength and travel-heavy schedules.
The experience is not completely consistent. Some reviewers found the machines current, the gym spacious and the spinning bikes easy to connect to a phone for progress tracking. Others described older equipment, scattered weights, faulty lockers, dirty washrooms, poor air-conditioning and a sauna that was often out of order.
Peak-time bench availability may also be tight. The biggest caution is membership administration around the move. Multiple members said they were asked to pay an upgrade or price difference, or struggled to obtain refunds or clear replies.
Confirm the exact access, transfer, upgrade and cancellation terms in writing before paying. If you are driving to the former Vision Tower site, parking reportedly becomes difficult after 7:30AM; another car park was described as five minutes away but uncovered. For a quieter session, one reviewer recommends 5am, when the gym is empty.