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Time Out Dubai
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Time Out Dubai
The coolest indoor sports to try this summer
Let's be honest, it's way too hot for a game of padel on the beach. But the heat doesn't mean that sport-lovers have to pack away their gear until the cooler months and settle for the sofa. If you like this: Too hot? 70 cool indoor activities in Dubai to tick off this summer There are plenty of indoor sports you can work up a sweat trying, all while in the comfort of AC. What's more, some of them will barely cost you a thing if you split the cost with mates. If you're looking to feel the burn this summer (not literally), give one of these a try. Indoor sports in Dubai (and where to try them) Badminton at Pioneers Badminton Hub There's no cooler way to play a game of badminton than on a glow in the dark court. Illuminating under the neon lights, the Al Quoz spot will let you rent a court for as little as Dhs80, making it an affordable boredom-buster during the summer. Plus, PBH even provides the rackets and shuttlecocks for the game free of charge. From Dhs80. Open daily 6am-midnight. Al Quoz, @ (055 287 1234). Basketball at Dubai Sports World (Credit: Supplied) Throughout the month of August, you'll be able to rent out a court at the iconic pop-up that is Dubai Sports World and see how many slam dunks you and your mates can manage. Fully kitted-out, the courts are priced from Dhs200 per hour, meaning it's a very cheap game if you split it with your group. From Dhs250. Sun Aug 3- Tue Sep 2. Open daily 8am–midnight. Zabeel Halls 2-6, World Trade Centre, Football at ISD Sports City (Credit: Canva Pro) The sports venue has a total of six different pitches to choose from, with three natural grass fields as well as artificial pitches both indoor and outdoor. Whether it's for a birthday party or a kick-about, the pitches are easy to book online, starting from Dhs275 for a quarter. From Dhs275. Open daily 6am-1am. Dubai Sports City, (052 519 3472). Golf at Five Iron It might not be nine holes at Emirates Golf Club, but it's as close as you can get indoors. So switch trundling around the course in the heat for a simulator at Five Iron Golf. To get a real taste of the action, choose from a selection of simulator courses, where you can even play back your shot on the fake grass and measure everything from club speed to spin axis. Or if that's a bit too technical and you'll simply be happy if you can hit the ball, opt for a good old-fashioned game of putt putt instead. From Dhs90 (30 minutes). Open Tue-Thu 7am-1am; Fri-Sat 7am-2am; Sun-Mon 7am-midnight. The Westin, Dubai Marina, (04 396 6867). Kangoo jump class at Bodify If you want to switch up how you get your steps in, then strap on a pair of boots at Bodify and get bouncing. Helping improve your flexibility and burning up to 800 calories per session, expect to sweat and have a tonne of fun. From Dhs65 (trial class). Class timings vary. Bodify, Business Central Towers, Dubai Internet City, (050 337 0188). Padel at Viya (Emirates Golf Club) This classy spot has ten courts ready to play on. Operated by RRA Padel, the courts are perfect for a 90-minute game with your fellow padel players. Plus, there's a padel and coffee offer where you can hire a court, followed complimentary coffee for up to four people until Tuesday September 30. From Dhs252 (90 mins). Open daily 7am-11pm. Emirates Golf Club, Sheikh Zayed Road, (04 417 9833). Rollerskate at Roll DXB Swap the beach path for the retro rink and whizz around to your heart's content. Ideal for a cool Instagram pic, hire a pair of light up skates at RollDXB and strike a pose next to the neon signs. If you're really a beginner, there are newbie classes every Saturday morning so you can practice before showing off to your friends. From Dhs90 (own skates), Dhs105 (skate hire). Open Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri noon-11pm, Sat-Sun 11am-11pm. Marina Cubes St, Dubai Maritime City, Port Rashid, (055 800 6868). Run around Dubai's malls If you don't fancy getting your 5km in out in the summer heat, jog around one of Dubai's best malls instead. Running at a series of different shopping hotspots every weekend, you can join hundreds of other runners as you get your heart rate up (and window shop at the same time). The scheduled mall races include: • Dubai Hills Mall: Saturday June 28 and Sunday July 13 • Ibn Battuta Mall: Sunday July 13 • City Centre Mirdif: Sunday July 6 • Mall of the Emirates: Sunday August 3 • Wafi Mall: Sunday August 10 • Dubai Festival City Mall: Sunday August 31 Snowboarding at Ski Dubai (Credit: supplied) If you want to learn to snowboard but don't have the time or dirhams to travel, a quick cab to Al Barsha could be for you. This massive indoor ski slope is housed in Mall of the Emirates and offers skiing, snowboarding and more (there are also penguins to see if you don't fancy actually getting on the slopes). Snowboarding discovery lessons start at Dhs185, including all the kit you'll need, and it's a fun way of spending the afternoon when it's too hot to be out pounding the pavements. Dhs185. Open daily 10am-1am. Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha (800 386). Underwater yoga at Atlantis The Palm Get your wellbeing nature fix indoors this summer, by swapping yoga by the beach for yoga under the sea, with a soothing session at The Lost Chambers Aquarium in Atlantis the Palm. Surrounded by calming blue lights and more than 65,000 marine animals, focus on your breathing and move through some sequences as sharks and stingrays sidle by. Running early morning on the weekends, book in for sessions until it's cool enough to resurface outdoors again. Dhs175. Sat-Sun, 8am-9am. The Lost Chambers Aquarium, Atlantis the Palm, Palm Jumeirah, (04 426 1000). Looking for other indoor activities to try in Dubai The best Chips Oman dishes in Dubai (and where to find them) Chips Oman ice cream anyone? 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Time Out Dubai
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
9 quirky workouts to try in Dubai this summer
Grab your water bottle and lace up those trainers, you're trying a new workout. This city is packed with quirky workouts and unusual fitness classes that you absolutely have to squeeze into your schedule. Why just stick to weights when you could be in a spin class at a rooftop pool, running wild at a parkour lesson or chilling at puppy yoga. If you like this: 16 of the best gyms in Dubai to try for your next workout So if you're ready to switch it up, get one of these sessions in the diary and go have fun. Quirky workouts to try in Dubai Bound into a Kangoo class at Bodify If you want to switch up how you get your steps in, then strap on a pair of boots at Bodify and get bouncing. Helping improve your flexibility and burning up to 800 calories per session, expect to sweat and have a tonne of fun. From Dhs55 (trial class). Class timings vary. Bodify, Business Central Towers, Dubai Internet City, (050 337 0188). Box it out at Lucky Punch For this class, you're strapping on your boxing gloves (and a pair of giant headphones). Let the coaches take you through powerful combos as you sweat it out to big beats under the glow of laser lights. In between your rounds on the bag you'll switch to the floor, where you'll be moving through some big dumbbell movements to get that heart rate up. Dhs140 (single class), Dhs650 (five sessions). Class times vary, Box Park, Al Wasl, (058 519 5577). Crank it up at AURA Skypool (Credit: AURA Skypool) This workout is serving vibes, views and a whole lotta fun. Held on select dates throughout the month, you can strap on a pair of headphones and let an energetic mix from the CRANK instructors blast through as you spin the hour away. Looking out over Palm Jumeirah, the evening sessions finish with access to the skypool so you can cool off with a dip, or grab brekkie in the morning class instead. From Dhs300. Dates and timings vary. AURA Skypool, Palm Jumeirah, (04 566 2121). Jump into a Parkour class Flip, tuck and fling your way through the course at Gravity DXB, where the instructors will help you learn some key climbing and balancing techniques. Designed for beginners, before long you'll be ducking, diving and leaping around any old room. This might only look like a spot of fun, but be prepared to work up a sweat and have your muscles aching a little in the morning. From Dhs120 (single class). Open Mon-Tue 6am-10pm; Fri 6am-9pm; Sat-Sun 7am-9pm. Al Quoz, (04 321 6006). Play a chic game of padel at Matcha Club Credit: Matcha Club Padel courts don't come much cooler than this. Nestled into Al Quoz, you can enjoy a match on one of the aesthetic courts, pose up against some leafy green foliage and work up a sweat before cooling off with a strawberry matcha açaí bowl in the adjoining Nette restaurant. From Dhs400 (90 minutes, group of four). Open daily 6am-midnight. Al Quoz, (04 548 8364). Sweat it out at Dryp Getting into your car after a day parked in the sun not hot enough for you? Challenge, accepted. Head to Dryp studio in Dubai Marina for one of the most intense yoga classes in town – we're talking hot yoga. State-of-the-art infrared heat technology gently warms up your body (instead of the room) and comfortably maintains a consistent temperature throughout your workout. As well as the classic 90-minute bikram yoga class that takes you through two sets of 26 postures, there's an express 60-minute version, hot vinyasa (including a hip-hop version), and candlelit hot yin classes. Time to get sweating. From Dhs125 (single class). Open Mon-Wed 6am-10pm; Thu 7.30pm-10pm; Fri 7.30pm-7pm; Sat 8am-6.30pm; Sun 8am-8pm. Orra Marina Tower, Dubai Marina, (04 220 5330). Roll it out at Forma Project This is going to work out those knots. Dubai's first roll shaper studio, Forma Project is tucked away on the Golden Mile, and it's going to get you feeling great. The deep tissue machine will get right in there as you move between different positions, and you can even burn up to 450 calories per session. From Dhs120 (two trial sessions). Open Mon-Sat 7.30am-9.30pm, Sun noon-9.30pm. Golden Mile Galleria, Palm Jumeirah. (058 112 1809). Try underwater yoga at Atlantis The 50 best indoor activities to try in Dubai (Credit: supplied) Start the day with a soothing under the sea session at The Lost Chambers Aquarium in Atlantis the Palm. Surrounded by calming blue lights and more than 65,000 marine animals, focus on your breathing and move through some sequences as sharks and stingrays sidle by. Running early morning on the weekends, book in for sessions until it's cool enough to resurface outdoors again. Dhs175. Sat-Sun, 8am-9am. The Lost Chambers Aquarium, Atlantis the Palm, Palm Jumeirah, (04 426 1000). Visit some cute companions at puppy yoga Classes don't come much cuter than this. Start the session with twenty minutes of 'proper' yoga, before the puppies come bounding into the room. Split your time cuddling the adorable little furballs and trying to actually get a few yoga poses in, before finishing with a segment of meditation to relax you from all that excitement. The sessions are on a select number of days every month, so make sure to check the schedule and book in advance. From Dhs250. Timings and locations vary, Keeping fit in Dubai? Get your sweat on at the most intense workout classes in Dubai They don't come much tougher than these 21 of the best yoga studios to try in Dubai Flow, salute the sun and stretch at one of these brilliant studios 16 of the best gyms in Dubai to try for your next workout Get ready for those gains
Time Out Dubai
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Everything to expect at an all-pink jumping kangoo class in Dubai
Looking to shake up your weekly workouts? Enter kangoo jumping, the high-intensity class where you'll spend a glorious hour bouncing around and working up a sweat. Located at Bodify studio in Dubai Internet City, don't let the cute all-pink aesthetic fool you, as this class is going to work you from head to toe. Thinking of signing up? Here's exactly what to expect during the workout. What to expect in a kangoo class The kangoo classes are held inside one of the three classrooms inside Bodify. It's all pink everywhere and you'll quickly be guided to start strapping on your boots (they're pink too). Similar to ski boots, you'll lock them up before trying to stand up for the first time. If this is your first class, expect to be wobbling for the next few minutes back and forth. Our top tip? If you keep moving, or bending your feet and knees back and forth, you'll be able to keep stable — for a while at least. Each boot weighs 2.5kg, and be prepared to feel the effects as soon as you start. Beginning with a light warm up of jogging and finding your feet (literally), you'll then move onto a little choreography. Constantly moving, expect to hit your step goal during the class, which is estimated to burn up to 800 calories per session. The boots have a lot of resistance (Credit: Supplied) Working on more than just your legs, the class is a full-body work out, so hardcore (sorry) crunches and muscle-burning exercises. It won't be long before you feel those endorphins hit along with everyone else in the class, which will keep you going until the end of the hour-long session. A weird workout (that's a lot of fun), kangoo jumping is so Dubai and we love it. From Dhs59 (trial class). Class timings vary. Bodify, Business Central Towers, Dubai Internet City, (050 337 0188). Looking for things to do in Dubai? That's so Dubai: The latest attraction you need to explore next Only this city would have something this cool A luxe Dubai snack has gone viral (and you can now get it delivered to your door) Snacks don't get more fancy than this That's so Dubai: You can now try floating meditation The sound healing session is giving relaxation
