Equipped gym
Reviews describe a large gym with modern machines, free weights, CrossFit and dedicated training areas.
Pharaohs' Club WAFI
Umm Hurair
Pharaohs' Club WAFI is a gym and leisure club in Umm Hurair, with a fully equipped workout space alongside a temperature-controlled pool and lazy river. Reviews also point to family-friendly pool days, a separate ladies’ gym and activities such as climbing.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
384 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pool complex
The large pool and lazy river are repeatedly praised for relaxing family visits, with one review noting clean, well-maintained water areas.
Ladies gym
The separate ladies’ section has been described as spacious and, at times, almost empty while still having the full range of machines.
Climbing wall
The climbing wall is an appealing extra beyond standard gym training, and a recent visitor found it worth using.
Belly dance
A detailed review highlights Leyla’s belly dance class for combining technique, choreography and individual attention in a lively group setting.
Recovery facilities
Customers mention the sauna, cold plunge, steam room, jacuzzi and massage services as part of the wider fitness-and-leisure setup.
Pool voucher
One pool-day review says entrance tickets came with a same-value voucher used for lunch at the poolside bar.
Family friendly
The pool area works for mixed-age visits, with reviews describing children and adults enjoying the lazy river together.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book climbing. Schedule the rock-climbing session in advance; a review says advance booking is required.
Bring ID. Carry your physical Emirates ID for check-in, as one member was prevented from entering after forgetting it.
Allow walking. Parking is in the main Wafi mall, and you should allow time to walk from the mall to the club.
Check deals. Before booking climbing, check offer websites; a reviewer says they occasionally have better deals.
Check hours. Confirm weekend hours before planning a late session; one member reported early weekend closing at 9:30.
Verify voucher. If you are booking pool access, ask whether the entrance-ticket voucher is still included before paying.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Pyramids at Wafi City - Ground Floor
Umm Hurair Second - Umm Hurair 2, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Common Concerns
High fees
A reviewer found the membership fees unrealistic and high, while another described the club as overpriced.
Locker issues
The male locker and shower area has been described as old and malfunctioning.
Complaint handling
One member says complaints were redirected to email without replies, alongside an allegation of personal information being shared.
ID policy
Entry has frustrated a member who forgot to carry a physical Emirates ID and was refused access.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
75 AED
pool access
“I first entered, used my Fly Emirates Platinum Card so I entered free of cost and my friend paid 75 AED for pool access (reasonable enough to what’s there and on pictures below)”Google review · October 2024
AED 300
gym for a week
“Joined for a week only AED 300 well worth it”Google review · June 2024
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The Bottom Line
Pharaohs’ Club WAFI is more than a conventional gym in Umm Hurair. You can train in a large, well-equipped facility, use the separate ladies’ gym, then move to the temperature-controlled pool or lazy river. The climbing wall and studio classes give regular members alternatives to machine and free-weight workouts.
The pool is the main draw for leisure visits. Reviews describe a spacious setting with greenery, a swim-up bar and a lazy river that suits both children and adults. One visitor said entrance tickets came with a same-value voucher used for lunch at the poolside bar, though it is worth checking whether that arrangement still applies.
Sauna, steam, jacuzzi and cold-plunge facilities add a recovery angle. There are practical caveats. Membership has been called expensive, and one review reports old, malfunctioning male lockers and showers.
You may need to carry a physical Emirates ID at every visit. Service feedback is mixed: many guests praise friendly staff, while another says complaints went unanswered. Pool music has also been criticised as too loud.
For climbing, book ahead; for parking, use the main Wafi mall and expect a walk to the club.