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Abu Dhabi news

Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
Photos of Zayed National Museum have been released ahead of its planned opening in December
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has soft-launched the group’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives,
Bulgari Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with UAE real estate developer Eagle Hills
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
The 2025 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has changed location to the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA Wellness, is collaborating with Whoop to enhance its Leaders Performance
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) is gearing up to host its fourth annual International Wellness
UAE fitness chain, GymNation, has acquired a Fitness First club in Dubai, to merge with
Boxing and strength franchise UBX has taken a step closer to realising its ambitions to
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness Clinic is busy preparing to bolster its wellness portfolio in
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi,
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness will open its Latin American flagship in January in Costa
Kintsugi, a new private wellness club concept, will launch its flagship destination on Abu Dhabi’s
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
UAE wellness brand Kintsugi has appointed consultancy Glowing Flow Wellness Specialists – founded by Patrizia
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will open its long-awaited Mission Ferrari 'mega coaster' on 12 January
Construction work is set to be completed later this year (2022) on the world's largest
A new natural history museum in Abu Dhabi will take visitors on a 13.8-billion-year journey
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Talking point
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Feedback
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Life Lessons
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
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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Abu Dhabi news

Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
Photos of Zayed National Museum have been released ahead of its planned opening in December
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has soft-launched the group’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives,
Bulgari Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with UAE real estate developer Eagle Hills
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
The 2025 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has changed location to the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA Wellness, is collaborating with Whoop to enhance its Leaders Performance
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) is gearing up to host its fourth annual International Wellness
UAE fitness chain, GymNation, has acquired a Fitness First club in Dubai, to merge with
Boxing and strength franchise UBX has taken a step closer to realising its ambitions to
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness Clinic is busy preparing to bolster its wellness portfolio in
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi,
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness will open its Latin American flagship in January in Costa
Kintsugi, a new private wellness club concept, will launch its flagship destination on Abu Dhabi’s
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
UAE wellness brand Kintsugi has appointed consultancy Glowing Flow Wellness Specialists – founded by Patrizia
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will open its long-awaited Mission Ferrari 'mega coaster' on 12 January
Construction work is set to be completed later this year (2022) on the world's largest
A new natural history museum in Abu Dhabi will take visitors on a 13.8-billion-year journey
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
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
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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