In a city where an active lifestyle is intertwined with work and play, finding a home that complements a passion for fitness has become, for many, an expectation rather than an option.
For those who prioritise an active lifestyle, Dubai’s diverse communities and neighbourhoods offer a unique proposition for fitness-focused residents. From state-of-the-art gyms to tranquil green spaces perfect for boosting that all-important step count, many communities are designed to inspire movement.
Whether you are a lifelong fitness enthusiast, a casual jogger, or simply looking to incorporate wellness into your daily routine, Dubai has communities designed to make staying active an integral part of everyday life.
Fitness at Your Doorstep
Dubai Residential owns and manages one of the city’s most diverse portfolios as part of Dubai Holding Asset Management. It offers an extensive range of top fitness facilities across its 21 residential communities. Many, including Ghoroob, Shorooq, Remraam, Bluewaters Residences and Layan, feature fully equipped gyms exclusively for residents. These modern facilities offer a range of options, including strength training, cardio, and functional workouts, ensuring that residents have everything they need to stay in shape without needing to leave the community.
For those who prefer to take their workouts outdoors, there are communal swimming pools for year-round laps in the sunshine as well as basketball, tennis, volleyball, football, and paddle courts in communities like Ghoroob, Layan, Al Khail Gate, The Gardens and Remraam.
Active Green Spaces
While gyms and indoor fitness facilities help build strength and endurance, outdoor spaces promote holistic wellbeing and a connection with nature. Landscaped parks, playgrounds, and green zones are thoughtfully integrated into communities, such as Remraam and The Gardens, offering safe and inviting areas for stretching, running or leisurely walks with family and friends.
Cycling and jogging enthusiasts will appreciate communities with dedicated tracks or proximity to popular routes, such as the Al Qudra Cycle Track – an 86-kilometre ride just minutes from Layan and Remraam.
The Gardens also combine greenery with recreation, featuring swimming pools, tennis courts, and lush green walkways, for a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Holistic Wellness
Proper fitness is not just about exercise – recovery is equally important. Select Dubai Residential communities include steam and sauna rooms, spa facilities and dedicated wellness centres, to help residents relax and rejuvenate.
Residents of Bluewaters Residences enjoy convenient access to a variety of wellness experiences right at their doorstep. From HOTWORX, a 24-hour virtually instructed programme that combines workouts with heat and infrared energy, to Banya Forrest, which introduces Dubai’s first authentic banya (traditional steam bath) alongside modern spa therapies—Bluewaters offers a serene setting for rest, fitness, and rejuvenation.
Dubai Residential’s communities are also strategically located near a wide range of fitness and wellness activities beyond their immediate surroundings. For instance, multiple communities are close to gyms such as Fitness First and GymNation, as well as specialised studios offering group fitness, yoga, and Pilates.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the proximity of communities to large parks and sports facilities is a major draw. Mushrif National Park, situated near Mirdif, offers a range of activities, including running and cycling trails, adventure courses, and family-friendly pursuits. Meanwhile, the Hamdan Sports Complex, a world-class facility featuring swimming pools, badminton courts, and a gym, is just a 15-minute drive away from Remraam.
Designed for Walkability
For many, active living starts with the ability to walk and explore close to home. Bluewaters Residences combines an island-inspired lifestyle with scenic promenades, while Dubai Wharf and Manazel Al Khor offer peaceful walking paths along the Jaddaf Waterfront.
City Walk’s wide boulevards, landscaped plazas, and pedestrian-friendly layout create a walkable urban neighbourhood for City Walk Residences residents in the heart of Dubai.
A Lifestyle That Inspires
What sets Dubai Residential apart is its focus on creating communities where residents can live well and thrive. Each community combines convenience, connectivity, and wellness, ensuring that health and happiness are integral to the lifestyle.
In a city as fast-paced as Dubai, Dubai Residential’s communities provide a welcome balance – offering fitness and wellness facilities that make it easy to stay active, prioritise wellbeing and feel genuinely at home.
Bio
This article is contributed by Dubai Residential, part of Dubai Holding Asset Management.
For over two decades, Dubai Residential, the residential leasing arm of Dubai Holding Asset Management (DHAM), has been at the forefront of shaping community living across the emirate with homes and communities curated for Dubai’s dynamic, multicultural population.
With a portfolio comprising over 35,000 residential units across 20+ vibrant communities, Dubai Residential serves more than 140,000 residents in Dubai, making it one of the largest residential landlords in the UAE and a leader in community-focused living.
Its complete portfolio includes City Walk Residences, Bluewaters Residences, Remraam, Shorooq, Ghoroob, Badrah, Manazel Al Khor, Ghoroob Square, Meydan Residence 1, Layan, Bayti Villas, Nad Al Sheba Villas, Dubai Wharf, Meydan Heights, The Gardens, Garden View Villas, Garden View Apartments, Al Khail Gate and International City.
