Follow Health Club Management on Twitter Like Health Club Management on Facebook Join the discussion with Health Club Management on LinkedIn
FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Product innovation

GymNation takes to the streets: UAE's leading affordable gym launches its own delivery fleet - but there's no food in sight

In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something nobody saw coming. The UAE's most affordable gym brand has launched its own fleet of branded delivery bikes - but instead of shawarma, groceries or your midnight snack, they're delivering something far more valuable: free gym memberships, straight to the streets.

In a city dominated by the likes of Careem, Noon, Talabat and Deliveroo, GymNation's riders have been spotted weaving through Dubai's busiest commuter hotspots, pulling up alongside unsuspecting members of the public and handing them a one-month free membership on the spot. No app. No promo code. Just a genuine, no-strings-attached gift - delivered with a smile.

The campaign is the latest expression of GymNation's identity as the People's Gym - the most affordable and accessible gym brand in the Middle East - and follows a wave of community generosity from brands stepping up during a period of regional uncertainty. Brands such as The Entertainer and Parkin have led the way in giving back to communities across the UAE, and GymNation is proud to join that spirit of solidarity.

Rory McEntee, Chief Marketing Officer at GymNation, said: "While gyms continue to operate normally and remain busy, we wanted to do something a bit different - surprise people and give back. Going to the gym and making it a routine has been proven to help both physical and mental health, and we know some people may need a little extra support right now. 

"We're known as the People's Gym, so anything we can do to help people across the Middle East seems only right," McEntee added. "The reaction so far has been a wonderful mix of surprise and delight - and we genuinely hope this is the start of new fitness journeys for people who've been thinking about getting into the gym."

The GymNation bikes will be out on the streets of Dubai at select times and locations until Friday 17th April. Keep your eyes peeled - your free membership could be just around the corner.

About GymNation 

GymNation is the UAE's most accessible gym brand, with state-of-the-art facilities across Dubai and the wider UAE. Known as the People's Gym, GymNation's ambition is to make improving health and wellbeing less intimidating, more affordable, accessible and fun for everyone in the region. With a vision to be the Region's Movement Partner, GymNation champions healthy and active lifestyles alongside the importance of mental health and physical wellbeing — because the gym isn't just for some people. It's for the people.

Company Details
GymNation
Address
Control Tower, Motor City Dubai, UAE
Related news

GymNation reveals Protein Shisha was an April Fools' stunt - but the conversation it started was very real

01 Apr 2026
Last week, GymNation announced what it called the world's first protein shisha bar - a ...

GymNation launches the world’s first protein Shisha Bar

26 Mar 2026
GymNation has today announced the launch of the world’s first protein shisha bar, a global-first ...

GymNation takes NapTime to the streets “Sleeping Billboard”

16 Mar 2026
After the launch of NapTime - the Middle East’s first gym class designed to help ...
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something nobody saw coming.
2026/THUMB-IMG-20260413-120501-4246.jpeg

Product innovation

Organic Hebridean skincare brand Ishga, which harvests its seaweed on the Isle of Lewis in
HPO Tech has created a single-seat hyperbaric chamber, called Oyster, with an acrylic domed lid
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Nilo Spa Design has launched a dry flotation bed called Marea that uses 500 litres
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Gharieni Group has launched a new company, Cobotics Innovations, to create automated wellness experiences. The
Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance
Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
The Morozko Mineral Bath with Hydrogen offers a plunge experience in an elliptical stainless steel
Fold’s new Studio Reformer has been engineered for everyday use in commercial environments. At its
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
A waterfall massage jet shower by Werner Dosiertechnik (WDT) enables operators to deliver cold therapy
Sona is an AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator designed to address stress and burnout. Spearheaded by
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
HPO Tech has added a new model to its Zeugma hyperbaric chamber portfolio, the Zeugma
1 - 20 of 1,988
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

Product innovation

GymNation takes to the streets: UAE's leading affordable gym launches its own delivery fleet - but there's no food in sight

In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something nobody saw coming. The UAE's most affordable gym brand has launched its own fleet of branded delivery bikes - but instead of shawarma, groceries or your midnight snack, they're delivering something far more valuable: free gym memberships, straight to the streets.

In a city dominated by the likes of Careem, Noon, Talabat and Deliveroo, GymNation's riders have been spotted weaving through Dubai's busiest commuter hotspots, pulling up alongside unsuspecting members of the public and handing them a one-month free membership on the spot. No app. No promo code. Just a genuine, no-strings-attached gift - delivered with a smile.

The campaign is the latest expression of GymNation's identity as the People's Gym - the most affordable and accessible gym brand in the Middle East - and follows a wave of community generosity from brands stepping up during a period of regional uncertainty. Brands such as The Entertainer and Parkin have led the way in giving back to communities across the UAE, and GymNation is proud to join that spirit of solidarity.

Rory McEntee, Chief Marketing Officer at GymNation, said: "While gyms continue to operate normally and remain busy, we wanted to do something a bit different - surprise people and give back. Going to the gym and making it a routine has been proven to help both physical and mental health, and we know some people may need a little extra support right now. 

"We're known as the People's Gym, so anything we can do to help people across the Middle East seems only right," McEntee added. "The reaction so far has been a wonderful mix of surprise and delight - and we genuinely hope this is the start of new fitness journeys for people who've been thinking about getting into the gym."

The GymNation bikes will be out on the streets of Dubai at select times and locations until Friday 17th April. Keep your eyes peeled - your free membership could be just around the corner.

About GymNation 

GymNation is the UAE's most accessible gym brand, with state-of-the-art facilities across Dubai and the wider UAE. Known as the People's Gym, GymNation's ambition is to make improving health and wellbeing less intimidating, more affordable, accessible and fun for everyone in the region. With a vision to be the Region's Movement Partner, GymNation champions healthy and active lifestyles alongside the importance of mental health and physical wellbeing — because the gym isn't just for some people. It's for the people.

Company Details
GymNation
Address
Control Tower, Motor City Dubai, UAE
Related news

GymNation reveals Protein Shisha was an April Fools' stunt - but the conversation it started was very real

01 Apr 2026
Last week, GymNation announced what it called the world's first protein shisha bar - a ...

GymNation launches the world’s first protein Shisha Bar

26 Mar 2026
GymNation has today announced the launch of the world’s first protein shisha bar, a global-first ...

GymNation takes NapTime to the streets “Sleeping Billboard”

16 Mar 2026
After the launch of NapTime - the Middle East’s first gym class designed to help ...
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something nobody saw coming.
2026/THUMB-IMG-20260413-120501-4246.jpeg

Product innovation

Organic Hebridean skincare brand Ishga, which harvests its seaweed on the Isle of Lewis in
HPO Tech has created a single-seat hyperbaric chamber, called Oyster, with an acrylic domed lid
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Nilo Spa Design has launched a dry flotation bed called Marea that uses 500 litres
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Gharieni Group has launched a new company, Cobotics Innovations, to create automated wellness experiences. The
Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance
Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
The Morozko Mineral Bath with Hydrogen offers a plunge experience in an elliptical stainless steel
Fold’s new Studio Reformer has been engineered for everyday use in commercial environments. At its
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
A waterfall massage jet shower by Werner Dosiertechnik (WDT) enables operators to deliver cold therapy
Sona is an AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator designed to address stress and burnout. Spearheaded by
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
HPO Tech has added a new model to its Zeugma hyperbaric chamber portfolio, the Zeugma
1 - 20 of 1,988
Latest News
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according ...
Latest News
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building. ...
Latest News
Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up ...
Latest News
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has ...
Latest News
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be ...
Latest News
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising ...
Latest News
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional ...
Latest News
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three ...
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier:
Partner sites