Small classes
Group classes are capped at eight people, leaving more room and attention for each participant.
My Core Studio ( Boutique Pilates & Gyrotonic Method )
Al Barsha South
My Core Studio is a boutique Pilates and Gyrotonic Method studio in Al Barsha South, with Reformer sessions, group classes and private instruction. Reviews point to attentive form corrections, beginner-friendly guidance and a bright, spacious setting that suits both first-timers and regular practitioners.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
247 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Personal guidance
Instructors regularly correct positioning, offer modifications and tailor movements to individual needs.
Recovery support
Private classes and postural assessment helped one postpartum client learn core-strengthening exercises before joining group sessions.
Bright space
The studio combines floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant daylight and a spacious layout that avoids cramped classes.
Clean equipment
Reviews describe the equipment as new or top-notch, well maintained and consistently clean.
Free parking
Driving is straightforward, with free parking mentioned both generally and as two hours with validation.
All levels
Reviewers describe classes as accessible to beginners while still challenging enough for more experienced participants.
Tips for a Better Visit
Disclose injuries. Ask about injury eligibility before paying or booking a group class, since one customer was turned away after arrival.
Book early. Check availability before buying a 30-day package; one reviewer found classes fully booked almost two weeks ahead.
Try private. If you are new to Pilates, consider starting with one-to-one sessions to learn the movements before group classes.
Validate parking. If you drive, ask about validation: a review specifically mentions two hours of free parking with it.
Expect intensity. Even a first class can be both relaxing and demanding, so expect a workout rather than a purely gentle session.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Science Park South Tower
Al Barsha South Second - Al Barsha South, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Methods class package
The Methods class package is specifically mentioned by customers, including discussion of its 30-day validity and booking conditions.
Prenatal classes
Prenatal classes are mentioned as a welcoming option, with instructors providing individual attention and guidance.
Inversion yoga class
The studio also hosts an inversion yoga class, which one visitor found stretching and refreshing.
Pilates reformer class
A trial Pilates reformer class helped one previously gym-averse customer find a routine they attended regularly.
Common Concerns
Package timing
One reviewer said monthly Methods packages begin on payment day, even when classes are fully booked nearly two weeks ahead.
Injury screening
A customer reported paying before being told at the first class that their injuries excluded them from group sessions.
Rigid policies
A masterclass attendee was unable to transfer a ticket or receive class credit after becoming ill.
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The Bottom Line
My Core Studio is a boutique Pilates and Gyrotonic Method studio in Al Barsha South where you can book Reformer Pilates, Methods classes, private one-to-one sessions or prenatal classes. The reviews make the teaching the main draw: instructors are described as attentive with form, generous with modifications and able to make demanding sessions accessible to newcomers. One first-time attendee left feeling stronger and refreshed, while another used a postural assessment and four private classes to begin a postpartum recovery programme.
The setting matters too. It is repeatedly described as clean, spacious and bright, with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light and classes capped at eight people. There is free parking, including a specific mention of two hours with validation, which is useful in this part of Dubai.
The atmosphere is generally warm and relaxed, with several reviewers saying the studio feels like a community rather than a large gym. There are two practical cautions before you pay. A reviewer said the monthly Methods package starts on the payment date and lasts 30 days, even when bookings are unavailable for nearly two weeks.
Another customer was allowed to pay and arrive before being told their injuries ruled out the group class. Confirm injury requirements and class availability first, especially if you are buying a time-limited package.