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GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year each offering State-of-the-Art Equipment, Dynamic Group Fitness Classes, On-Demand Flexibility, Women’s Wellness Spaces, Expert Personal Training, Instagram-Worthy Interiors, BLITZ HIIT Studio, Recovery Zones and Nutrition On-Site.
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The Middle East’s largest low-cost chain, Gymnation, commissioned research questioning more than 15,000 respondents about their health aspirations and their attitudes to the gym
HCM Handbook 2026
Gymnation ramps up expansion and heads to Asia, after securing US$100 million from BlackRock vehicle
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit
facility from HPS
Investment Partners – part of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager.
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19 May 2026
Gymnation is introducing NapTime, a new class designed to help people sleep.
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13 Mar 2026
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with
high health
aspirations, as 94 per cent of people said they want to be more healthy.
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02 Feb 2026
GymNation has launched a workout in a hot air balloon above Riyadh, with views of the city’s
iconic landmarks.
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05 Jan 2026
Former Gymbox directors, Marc Diaper and Rory McEntee, have gone head to head in
marketing campaigns inspired by the London phone thefts, pitting their wits against each
other.
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24 Nov 2025
Huge opportunities exist in emerging markets, while Millennials and Gen Z are driving growth across the whole industry, says the HFA Global Report
HCM issue 9 2025
In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2025 today (10 October) Gymnation is removing its
weights from the gym floor across the UAE and KSA.
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10 Oct 2025
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around
the world more people are joining gyms and seeing fitness as essential, despite rising living
costs.
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20 Aug 2025
Orbit4 and GymNation have partnered to drive tech innovation
into the heart of the businesses, transforming operations
HCM issue 6 2025
Tech innovations are handing operators powerful tools, finds Julie Cramer
HCM issue 6 2025
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah
district, offering male and female facilities.
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02 Jul 2025
A summary of the Health & Fitness Association’s research into the global market.
HCM Handbook 2025
The fitness market in the Middle East is thriving, with the low-cost sector
set to gain greater traction over the next few years. GymNation’s recent
report uncovers the changing consumer factors fuelling this growth
HCM issue 2 2025
After a successful year expanding into new territories, In2Fitness is planning to open a further
25 sites in Saudi Arabia in 2025.
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10 Feb 2025
Fitness participation rates in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom Saudi Arabia are growing
faster than anywhere else in the world, but the key barriers of cost and gymtimidation persist,
according to the UAE & KSA Health & Fitness Report 2025, undertaken by operator, GymNation.
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24 Jan 2025
The 2024 HFA Global Report reveals a resilient sector, predicts further market growth and highlights the biggest operators
HCM issue 9 2024
Gymnation has carried out a six-month study which shows the power of connecting with
members digitally and celebrating their achievements.
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07 Oct 2024
UAE fitness chain, GymNation, has acquired a Fitness First club in Dubai, to merge with one of
its existing properties to create a 55,000sq ft club on two floors.
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12 Aug 2024
GymNation is pioneering the future of
fitness with software specialist Perfect
Gym providing a scalable tech platform
to power and sustain its growth
HCM issue 3 2024
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club operator, GymNation, to
a management buy-out team backed by investors TriCap Investments and Ruya Partners, which has
revealed it invested SAR 94 million (US$25 million) private credit into GymNation.
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21 Nov 2023
GymNation has opened its latest health club in Dubai, bringing the number of open sites in its
UAE portfolio to 11.
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09 Aug 2023
The world’s first virtual reality gym and the world’s first social wellness club. Kath Hudson looks at some of the exciting new concepts to emerge in the last year
HCM Handbook 2021
With interminable lockdowns and media scare stories that people would stay with digital or outdoor workouts, it has been an edgy time for the fitness industry. However, nothing can compare to the gym experience according to Les Mills CEO, Phillip Mills, who reviews the stats
HCM Handbook 2021
In spite of the boom in home workouts, research indicates consumers can’t wait to get back to the gym, with digital acting as a funnel for new members, says Phillip Mills
HCM issue 3 2021
The senior management team at GymNation saw the need for an affordable offering in Dubai and are rolling out 50,000sq ft gyms
HCM issue 8 2020
Gyms and health clubs in Dubai, UAE, have begun reopening their doors today (27 May)
after a two-month lockdown.
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27 May 2020
Affordable fitness chain GymNation has revealed plans to open eight new sites across the United
Arab Emirates (UAE).
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02 Mar 2020
With functional training continuing to
grow in popularity, the floor is often as
important as any equipment. We take a
look at the latest interactive options
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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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health and behaviour change
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driven by changing consumer
preferences. Julie Cramer talks
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products are meeting this demand
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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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Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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