Good news for gym-goers who like their holidays with a side of burpees: F45 Dubai Marina is back. The boutique HIIT studio, which closed its old spot at Trident Grand Mall earlier in the year, reopened on Saturday, November 7, 2026 in a new home at Murjan 6, Plaza level, along JBR The Walk.
The move is an upgrade rather than a downgrade. The JBR space is bigger and brighter than the old Marina unit, with new strength racks among the refreshed equipment. Class schedules run from early morning to evening, with start times ranging from around 6am to 6.45pm.
If you've never tried F45, the name breaks down simply: Functional 45. The concept, born in Australia, packs HIIT, resistance work and circuit training into 45-minute group sessions. You rotate through exercise stations in cardio, strength or hybrid formats, with coaches on hand to demonstrate moves, correct form and keep the energy up. Workouts are refreshed weekly so regulars don't get bored, and the programming is built to scale across fitness levels, which is largely why the brand has such a devoted following of all ages.
For visitors, the practical details are friendly. Drop-in sessions cost from Dhs140, and trial rates start at Dhs99 — reasonable if you're staying in the Marina or JBR area and want to keep a training routine going while travelling. Packages and introductory deals are available via the studio's social pages, @f45_training_dubaimarina, or by phone on (05) 0180 0354.
The location is a genuine perk. JBR The Walk is Dubai's beachfront promenade strip, lined with cafes and shops and right by the sand — so you can finish a session, walk straight onto The Beach, and cool off in the Gulf. It's also a short hop from Dubai Marina itself, one of the city's most popular bases for tourists thanks to its hotels, restaurants and the tram and metro links that connect it to the rest of the city.
Why should a traveller care? Fitness tourism and 'keeping the streak alive' on holiday is a real thing — Hyrox and F45 fans increasingly plan workouts around trips, and this studio even runs a Hyrox Signature class. If you're staying anywhere between Marina, JBR and Media City, this gives you a drop-in option that doesn't require a gym membership or hotel facilities.
