If you’re looking for the perfect way to relieve stress and burn some calories to stay in shape, you should definitely consider Pilates. With its low-intensity workouts, Pilates helps to stabilise and straighten your spine whilst virtually guaranteeing weight loss. If you’re looking for places to practice Pilates in Abu Dhabi – we’ve got you covered!
What is Pilates?
Created by a German physical trainer named Joseph Pilates, this namesake exercise focuses on strengthening your core muscles and helps you improve your physical health.
The Pilates workout routine has gained popularity in recent years due to the worldwide trend of focusing on physical and mental wellbeing. Contrary to popular belief, this series of exercises is fit for all ages to practice.
List of the Best Pilates Studios and Classes in Abu Dhabi
You can find several studios and group classes that offer different forms of Pilates workouts in the capital. Let’s have a look at the most popular studios for Pilates in Abu Dhabi.
BodyTree Studio
The Bodytree Studio has been serving the wellness community in the capital since 2007. Initially opened under the brand of Soma Pilates and Yogatree Studios, these separate businesses merged to create the Bodytree Studio started in 2011.
The BodyTree Studio provides regular classes for Pilates, dance and yoga classes in Abu Dhabi, with separate sessions in each for prenatal and postnatal mothers. Along with these programs, the BodyTree Studio provides holistic treatments and rehabilitation programs.
This studio offers both Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates. People looking to join the Reformer Pilates class will have to go through an evaluation session for their safety. The booking of one regular class costs AED 80.
- Location: Mubarak Bin Mohammed Street and Saadiyat Beach Club
- Timing: Sunday-Friday: 08:00 am – 08:00 pm | Saturday: 08:00 am – 07:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-443-4448
Flo Fitness Studio
The Flo Fitness Studio is a Pilates studio designed specifically for women. This fitness boutique has regular classes of Pilates, Reformer and Mat, Yoga and Barre. All classes are taught by experienced instructors who are willing to invest their time to make their clients accustomed to the demands of the Pilates routine. The prices of different classes vary.
Introductory classes are offered for women who are keen to join a regular level one class of Pilates. It is important to arrive earlier so that you don’t miss the warm-up session that takes place before the class starts. These sessions are crucial for your body to adjust to the Pilates exercise routine.
- Location: Villa No. 34, Mileih St. Al Buteen
- Timing: Saturday-Thursday: 09:00 am – 08:00 pm | Friday: 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-644-6496
The Studio
Known for its serene location, The Studio on Corniche Road is an essential stop for those looking to relieve stress through physical exercise. This fitness studio is exclusively for ladies and offers classes for yoga, barre, aerial gymnastics in addition to their Pilates classes in Abu Dhabi.
An introductory session is recommended before joining the Reformer Pilates class. These sessions are usually one on one with the trainer. This way your trainer becomes familiar with your strengths and weaknesses and helps you focus on the target area of your body. In this class, you are shown how the Pilates’ apparatus works and are guided by the trainers on how to use them. Once your body becomes familiar with the machine, you are allowed to join group workout routines.
The price of a single Mat Pilates class is AED 75, while the price of a single Reformer Pilates class is AED 115.
The Studio provides its clients with mats and customary towels, but it is always recommended to bring your personal items. This fitness studio also has a shop that sells mats in case you forget to bring your own and aren’t comfortable with using the ones provided.
Once you get there, you can park your car in a parking lot in front of The Studio. The parking lot charges AED 2 for an hour.
- Location: Villa 42, Corniche Road
- Timing: Saturday-Thursday: 08:00 am – 08:00 pm | Friday: Closed
- Contact: +971-2-621-0000
For more options of fitness classes exclusively for women, you can check out this list of best ladies gyms in Abu Dhabi.
The Room
Located in Zayed Sports City, The Room is a state-of-art fitness centre that provides a number of exercises such as Pilates, Zumba, Yoga and Spinning. The idea of a fitness centre that provides all kinds of exercise under one roof was developed in Brussels by Peter, the co-founder of The Room.
By including both high and low impact exercises, The Room is an inclusive fitness studio that welcomes everyone. Still, there are specific classes that are only reserved for women.
The price of a single Pilates session at The Room is AED 75 and the cost of a month’s membership is AED 1,100.
- Location: Zayed Sports City
- Timing: Mon and Wed: 06:00 am – 09:00 pm | Tuesday: 05:00 am – 09:00 pm | Thursday: 05:00 am – 08:00 pm | Friday: 08:00 am – 12:00 pm | Saturday: 08:00 am – 07:00 pm | Sunday: 05:00 am – 09:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-444-4945
Seven Wellness Centre
The Seven Wellness Centre is located at the scenic Reem Island just off the coast of Abu Dhabi. The centre is a beautiful retreat that offers several fitness classes, such as swing yoga and Pilates, as well as pampering services like massage therapy and holistic practices such as reiki healing.
The cost of the first group class is AED 50 and afterwards, a regular group class costs AED 80.
This fitness studio also has its own café with a refreshing vegan based menu. The Seven Wellness Café offers personalised meal plans so you can stay healthy at home too!
- Location: Marina Bay 1, City of Lights in Reem Island
- Timing: Sunday – Saturday: 08:00 am – 09:00 pm
- Contact: +971-54-407-5405
Frequently Asked Questions
What should you bring to a Pilates class?
You should always be equipped with your own water bottle to stay hydrated during your Pilates class. Many studios supply towels, but it’s advised to bring tour own. If you plan to regularly attend classes, it is best to buy and bring your own Pilates mat.
What COVID-19 related safety protocols should I follow at a Pilates class?
First and foremost, get vaccinated. If you feel any symptoms such as sore throat, cough or fever, do not attend a Pilates class. Keep your distance in group classes and make sure to maintain good hygiene.
This concludes our comprehensive list of the best Pilates studios in Abu Dhabi. If you are interested in staying fit without breaking the bank, you can sign up at any of these affordable gyms in Abu Dhabi.
If you are looking for a low impact, alternative workout routine, you explore the different places that offer Zumba classes in Abu Dhabi.
People living in Abu Dhabi’s neighbouring emirate can check out this list of the best Pilates classes in Dubai.
