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Sports & Fitness in the UAE 2026
Database of sports and fitness businesses in the UAE: gyms and fitness centres, yoga and pilates studios, sports clubs, martial arts and dance schools, swimming pools, golf courses and sports venues — 9,837 sports and fitness businesses in one file: address and coordinates, postcode, phones, website, e-mail, social media, opening hours, category and chain of every business. The whole country — $30 USD; an emirate or a single category costs less.
How many sports and fitness businesses are there in the UAE?
9,837 sports and fitness businesses
As of 12 November 2026, there are 9,837 sports and fitness businesses in the UAE — 2% of all businesses of the base, in 149 categories. The largest are gyms (1,643), sports clubs (973), and personal trainers (636). That is 90.5 per 100,000 people, one for every 1,105 people. 2,118 (22%) belong to chains; the largest are Fitness First (29), GymNation (23), and Volleyball Academy (22). The emirates with the most sports and fitness businesses are Dubai (5,389), Abu Dhabi (2,512), and Sharjah (963).
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Each business is in the main category of its Google listing. The 65 largest categories (20 businesses or more each) have their own pages with emirates, chains and a sample and are sold separately — for the whole country, an emirate or a city; smaller ones are in the file of the sector.
| Category | Businesses | Chains | Whole country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | 1,643 | 19% | |
| Sports club | 973 | 19% | |
| Personal trainer | 636 | 9% | |
| Fitness room | 596 | 26% | |
| Stadium | 450 | 7% | |
| Dance school | 274 | 22% | |
| Water sports equipment rental service | 236 | 23% | |
| Sports complex | 235 | 23% | |
| Pilates studio | 218 | 24% | |
| Fitness programme | 178 | 8% | |
| Sports school | 174 | 38% | |
| Football club | 168 | 29% | |
| Yoga studio | 167 | 20% | |
| Martial arts school | 166 | 32% | |
| Martial arts club | 156 | 31% | |
| Indoor stadium | 150 | 41% | |
| Swimming pool | 148 | 12% | |
| Swimming instructor | 125 | 22% | |
| Stable | 121 | 0% | |
| Swimming school | 121 | 45% | |
| Padel club | 112 | 42% | |
| Gymnastics club | 98 | 36% | |
| Yacht club | 98 | 9% | |
| Padel court | 97 | 34% | |
| Karate club | 94 | 24% | |
| Tennis club | 92 | 64% | |
| Equestrian school | 90 | 0% | |
| Basketball club | 87 | 55% | |
| Karate school | 80 | 41% | |
| Swimming club | 71 | 24% | |
| Adventure sports centre | 69 | 10% | |
| Gymnastics centre | 68 | 46% | |
| Billiards club | 67 | 4% | |
| Recreation centre | 67 | 52% | |
| Badminton club | 60 | 55% | |
| Fishing | 60 | 7% | |
| Sports grandstand | 60 | 15% | |
| Yoga instructor | 60 | 5% | |
| Equestrian club | 51 | 4% | |
| Volleyball club | 50 | 80% | |
| Cricket club | 46 | 20% | |
| Dive centre | 43 | 35% | |
| Dance company | 42 | 12% | |
| Horseback riding service | 42 | 2% | |
| Golf course | 41 | 10% | |
| Tennis instructor | 38 | 39% | |
| Race track | 37 | 3% | |
| Women's personal trainer | 35 | 9% | |
| Chess club | 33 | 33% | |
| Horse riding field | 33 | 3% | |
| Football training | 32 | 28% | |
| Boat club | 31 | 48% | |
| Boxing gym | 31 | 23% | |
| Equestrian facility | 31 | 3% | |
| Ballet school | 30 | 57% | |
| Roommate referral service | 30 | 7% | |
| Sports equipment rental service | 27 | 7% | |
| Bowling alley | 26 | 15% | |
| Dance club | 24 | 0% | |
| Yoga retreat centre | 24 | 13% | |
| Gymnasium school | 23 | 9% | |
| Swimming lake | 23 | 4% | |
| Golf club | 22 | 27% | |
| Diving instructor | 21 | 10% | |
| Go-kart track | 21 | 14% | |
| Muay Thai boxing gym | 19 | 21% | in the sector |
| Road cycling | 19 | 5% | in the sector |
| Shooting range | 18 | 6% | in the sector |
| Ski club | 18 | 33% | in the sector |
| Boxing club | 17 | 24% | in the sector |
| Roller skating rink | 17 | 65% | in the sector |
| Kickboxing school | 16 | 25% | in the sector |
| Ski instruction | 16 | 69% | in the sector |
| Surf school | 16 | 19% | in the sector |
| Sports medicine clinic | 14 | 7% | in the sector |
| Taekwondo school | 14 | 21% | in the sector |
| Golf instructor | 13 | 8% | in the sector |
| Physical fitness programme | 13 | 0% | in the sector |
| Diving club | 12 | 25% | in the sector |
| Ice skating rink | 11 | 45% | in the sector |
| Indoor cycling | 11 | 18% | in the sector |
| Skydiving centre | 11 | 27% | in the sector |
| Swimming facility | 11 | 18% | in the sector |
| Water skiing service | 11 | 9% | in the sector |
| Canoe and kayak rental service | 10 | 40% | in the sector |
| Fishing club | 10 | 0% | in the sector |
| Indoor golf course | 10 | 50% | in the sector |
| Squash club | 10 | 50% | in the sector |
| Canoe and kayak tour centre | 9 | 11% | in the sector |
| Public swimming pool | 9 | 0% | in the sector |
| Rock climbing gym | 9 | 11% | in the sector |
| Baby swimming school | 8 | 13% | in the sector |
| Badminton complex | 8 | 25% | in the sector |
| Bowling club | 8 | 0% | in the sector |
| Cycling club | 8 | 0% | in the sector |
| Parasailing ride operator | 8 | 13% | in the sector |
| Aerial sports centre | 7 | 0% | in the sector |
| Miniature golf course | 7 | 0% | in the sector |
| Netball club | 7 | 0% | in the sector |
| Sports or fitness business | 7 | 0% | in the sector |
| Table tennis club | 7 | 29% | in the sector |
| Aquatic centre | 6 | 17% | in the sector |
| Dance hall | 6 | 0% | in the sector |
| Dance teacher | 6 | 17% | in the sector |
| Disabled sports centre | 6 | 17% | in the sector |
| Indoor swimming pool | 6 | 17% | in the sector |
| Judo club | 6 | 33% | in the sector |
| Surf lifesaving club | 6 | 0% | in the sector |
| Table tennis facility | 6 | 17% | in the sector |
| Beach volleyball club | 5 | 20% | in the sector |
| Hip hop dance class | 5 | 40% | in the sector |
| Indoor football pitch | 5 | 60% | in the sector |
| Leisure centre | 5 | 20% | in the sector |
| Pickleball court | 5 | 20% | in the sector |
| Sailing club | 5 | 0% | in the sector |
| Sailing event area | 5 | 0% | in the sector |
| Water ski club | 5 | 20% | in the sector |
| Archery club | 4 | 0% | in the sector |
| Indoor ice rink | 4 | 0% | in the sector |
| Open-air swimming pool | 4 | 0% | in the sector |
| Ski rental service | 4 | 0% | in the sector |
| Tai chi school | 4 | 75% | in the sector |
| Archery event area | 3 | 0% | in the sector |
| Kung fu school | 3 | 67% | in the sector |
| Public golf course | 3 | 0% | in the sector |
| Rock climbing | 3 | 0% | in the sector |
| Rowing club | 3 | 33% | in the sector |
| Sailing school | 3 | 33% | in the sector |
| Softball field | 3 | 67% | in the sector |
| Sports medicine physician | 3 | 0% | in the sector |
| Weightlifting area | 3 | 0% | in the sector |
| Wrestling school | 3 | 0% | in the sector |
| Horse boarding stable | 2 | 0% | in the sector |
| Horse riding | 2 | 50% | in the sector |
| Horse riding school | 2 | 0% | in the sector |
| Ice skating club | 2 | 0% | in the sector |
| Judo school | 2 | 100% | in the sector |
| Private golf course | 2 | 0% | in the sector |
| Rock climbing school | 2 | 0% | in the sector |
| Salsa classes | 2 | 0% | in the sector |
| Ski school | 2 | 50% | in the sector |
| Sports games | 2 | 0% | in the sector |
| Volleyball instructor | 2 | 50% | in the sector |
| Aikido school | 1 | 0% | in the sector |
| Capoeira school | 1 | 0% | in the sector |
| Freestyle wrestling | 1 | 0% | in the sector |
| Gun club | 1 | 0% | in the sector |
| Leagues club | 1 | 0% | in the sector |
| Swimming competition | 1 | 0% | in the sector |
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B2B contacts of sports and fitness businesses in the UAE: what is inside
How often the fields are filled in — the share of active businesses where the field is not empty.
| Field | Format | Filled | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business name | text, as on the card | 100% | |
| Sector and category | e.g. Food & Drink · Restaurant | 100% | |
| Other categories | e.g. “Restaurant, Café” | 20% | |
| Address | text | 100% | |
| Postcode | as in the address | 0% | |
| Emirate, city | 7 emirates | 94% | |
| Coordinates | latitude, longitude | 100% | |
| Phone | +971 format, up to 5 numbers · unique numbers: 6,822 | 81% | |
| Mobile | mobile phone flag | 68% | |
| Website | URL | 46% | |
| from the business website · unique addresses: 2,011 | 26% | ||
| Social media | Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp… | 36% | |
| Opening hours | published or not | 72% | |
| Chain | name of the chain; empty — independent | 22% |
List of sports and fitness businesses in the UAE: data sample
Rows of the export — you can page through the table. Click a phone, website or e-mail: contacts open after a free sign-up, up to 10 businesses a day.
| Business | City | Phone | Website and e-mail | Social media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AL Al qalaa el hamraa sports marketingThe Prism Tower - office 2507 شارع المستقبل - الخليج التجاري - دبي
Sports complex
|
Business BayDubai | |||
SE SEFA Abu DhabiCricket and Sports Hub - مدينة خليفة - جنوب غرب 17 01 - أبو ظبي
Sports club
|
Mohammed Bin Zayed CityAbu Dhabi |
mobile |
||
AL Al Saah GymNoor Al Sham Optical Building - شارع الزهراء - near دوار الساعة - النباعة - إمارة الشارقةّ
Gym Fitness room, Personal trainer
|
SharjahSharjah |
mobile |
||
IG IGFK - International Golden Falcon Karate - Al JurfAl JURF, 2 - عجمان
Karate club
chain: IGFK |
AjmanAjman |
mobile |
||
AL Al Hamra Watersports - Sea Life Adventureالجزيرة الحمراء - قرية الحمرا - إمارة رأس الخيمة
Water sports equipment rental service Boat rental service, Boat tour agency
|
Al Jazīrah al Ḩamrā’Ras Al Khaimah |
mobile |
||
FU Fujairah Martial Arts Clubالحليفاتْ - إمارة الفجيرة
Sports club
|
FujairahFujairah |
mobile |
||
PA Palma Bowling ClubUnnamed Rd - إمارة أم القيوين
Bowling alley
|
Umm Al Quwain CityUmm Al Quwain |
mobile |
||
BA Baseline Sports Academy24 Street Al Quoz Industrial Area 4 At the intersection of 11b and - 24 Street - دبي
Badminton club Badminton court, Training centre
chain: Baseline Sports Academy |
Umm Al SheifDubai |
mobile |
||
SA Sangrok Taekwondo Abu Dhabiparagon bay mall - جزيرة الريم - الريم طموح 1 - أبو ظبي
Martial arts school
|
Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi |
mobile |
||
AL Alpha Football Academy- Sharjahالرقعة الحمراء - إمارة الشارقةّ
Sports club
|
HalwanSharjah |
mobile |
||
Leaders Football Academy – Al Murad Mall, Ajman - أكاديمية القادة لكرة القدمالنعيمية 3 - عجمان
Sports club
chain: Leaders Sports |
Ar RumaylahAjman |
mobile |
||
AR Aryana Fishing Trips Ras Al KhaimahAl Hamra Village, P.O B.O.X 37459 - إمارة رأس الخيمة
Fishing
|
Al Jazīrah al Ḩamrā’Ras Al Khaimah |
mobile |
||
RI Rising Gym1st Floor, Novotel Hotel - Hamad Bin Abdulla Rd - الفجيرة
Gym
|
FujairahFujairah | |||
PA Palma Gym & Spaالخور - AL Khor 1 - إمارة أم القيوين
Gym
|
Umm Al Quwain CityUmm Al Quwain |
mobile |
||
BE Beach Riders Dubai Jetski Rideنخلة جميرا - Dubai International Marine Club - دبي
Water sports equipment rental service
chain: Beach Riders Dubai |
Dubai MarinaDubai |
mobile |
||
SE Sea Cloud YachtsMarina - Marsa - البطين - أبو ظبي
Yacht club Yacht broker
|
Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi |
mobile |
||
F1 F13 FOOTBALL ACADEMY Al Nahda894H+99M - حي النهدة - إمارة الشارقةّ
Football club
chain: F13 FOOTBALL ACADEMY |
Al MajazSharjah |
mobile |
||
XFit Gym Al Bustan | Best Gym in AjmanTower - Sheikh Rashid Bin Humeed St - 1 - البستان - عجمان
Fitness room
chain: XFit Gym |
Ar RumaylahAjman |
mobile |
||
IS I shape club uaeSheikh Mohammed Bin Salem - Rd - behind Gargash - Mercedes Benz Showroom - إمارة رأس الخيمة
Gym
|
Al Jazīrah al Ḩamrā’Ras Al Khaimah |
mobile |
||
FI First Step Fitness - الخطوة الاولى للياقةDu Building - شارع الشيخ حمد بن عبدالله الشرقي - مركز مدينة الفجيرة - إمارة الفجيرة
Fitness room
|
FujairahFujairah |
mobile |
Sports & Fitness by emirate
Active businesses and the price of the list of each emirate. Click a column to sort.
| Emirate ↕ | Businesses ↓ | Share of the emirate ↕ | Chains ↕ | Price ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,389 | 2% |
25% | $30 USD |
| Abu Dhabi | 2,512 | 3% |
18% | $20 USD |
| Sharjah | 963 | 2% |
19% | $20 USD |
| Ajman | 491 | 1% |
16% | $20 USD |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 276 | 2% |
11% | $20 USD |
| Fujairah | 149 | 2% |
13% | $20 USD |
| Umm Al Quwain | 57 | 1% |
4% | $20 USD |
The largest chains: Sports & Fitness
By the number of active businesses of this sector. Share — of all sports and fitness businesses of the UAE.
| Rank | Chain | Businesses | Emirates | Market share | Addresses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |  Fitness FirstGym · 29 businesses in the UAE |
29 | 3 | 0.3% |
|
| 02 |  GymNationGym · 26 businesses in the UAE |
23 | 3 | 0.2% |
|
| 03 |  Volleyball AcademyVolleyball club · 22 businesses in the UAE |
22 | 3 | 0.2% |
|
| 04 |
FT F45 TrainingGym · 18 businesses in the UAE |
17 | 2 | 0.2% |
|
| 05 |  ProsportsuaeGymnastics club · 17 businesses in the UAE |
17 | 3 | 0.2% |
|
| 06 |  Sama Sports AcademySports club · 17 businesses in the UAE |
17 | 3 | 0.2% |
|
| 07 |  Xpark Padel Academy Middle EastPadel court · 17 businesses in the UAE |
17 | 4 | 0.2% |
|
| 08 |  SkateraatiSki instruction · 17 businesses in the UAE |
16 | 3 | 0.2% |
|
| 09 |  Star Basketball AcademyBasketball club · 15 businesses in the UAE |
14 | 2 | 0.1% |
|
| 10 |  Cleopatra Swimming AcademyIndoor stadium · 14 businesses in the UAE |
14 | 3 | 0.1% |
Other sectors
Questions about the base of sports and fitness businesses
As of 12 November 2026, our base has 9,837 sports and fitness businesses in the UAE. 2,118 (22%) belong to chains; the rest are independent. The largest chains here are Fitness First (29), GymNation (23), and Volleyball Academy (22).
The database of sports and fitness businesses of the UAE costs $30 USD. The price depends on the number of businesses in the selection. The whole base costs $470 USD — it pays off if you need the 3 largest emirates or more.
81% of the businesses have a phone number, 46% a website, 36% social media and 72% published opening hours. E-mails come from the businesses' own websites (26%). Every row has an address and coordinates. 6,665 numbers are mobile.
XLSX and CSV (UTF-8), one row per business: name, sector, category and other categories, chain, emirate, country, city, postcode, address, coordinates, phones, website, e-mail, social media, published opening hours and the date the business was added to the base. The files appear in your account right after payment.
With every update new businesses are added and those that the source marks as closed are removed.