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GymNation, the homegrown UAE fitness brand, has announced the launch of the world’s first in-gym hotel, The GymNation Hotel. The new hotel concept provides the perfect spot to reset between sets or crash after a late-night workout – without the need to head home to recover. Available to book directly with GymNation, this isn’t your average hotel, it’s a premium recovery station built for gym bunnies who are ready to spring into action or to take away any excuse from the reluctant gym goers.
Have you ever been accused of living in the gym? Well now you actually can. Think dumbbell-shaped towels for that extra fitness flair and a “Press for Protein” button to deliver a fresh protein shake straight to your bed. No time for lounging? Fire up your TV for a quick “Gymflix” fix while you stretch or foam roll. The GymNation Hotel isn’t about hitting snooze, it’s about resetting fast so you can get those gains.
Commenting on the launch, Loren Holland, Founder and CEO of GymNation, said, “We’re always looking to innovate and on a recent trip to Riyadh, where, a new idea came to us. While most hotels provide gym facilities, why aren’t there any gyms that provide hotel facilities?”
The new hotel launch from GymNation comes as health and fitness continues to boom across the Middle East and gym penetration rates experiencing the fastest growth in the world, with KSA leading at 16.8% CAGR (2020-2023) and UAE at 5.8%. A recent study[1] also found that 90% of travellers from the UAE and Saudi Arabia are proactively working out when they go on a trip.
The GymNation Hotel concept is designed to provide a potential new alternative for visitors coming to Dubai, with the emirate welcoming a record-breaking 28.72[2] million visitors last year, marking 9% year-on-year growth. As well as boasting a 78% hotel occupancy rate in 2024 Dubai has recently stated that it plans to add over 11,300 hotel rooms by 2027, as it looks to meet continued demand from international travellers.
“GymNation is all about making health and wellness more accessible, affordable and fun for more people and the GymNation Hotel takes that mindset to the next level. As well as providing an affordable way to stay in Dubai, at a great location, our new hotel cuts out travel time or the need to head home after a workout. Our hotel guests will be able to power up, recharge and hit the next set, rolling straight out of their bed and onto the gym floor. We’re excited to trial this idea and based on the take-up, we will be looking to expand across our other gyms in the UAE and KSA. As we stay focused on doing what other gyms are either unwilling or unable to do, GymNation will lead the charge helping create a healthier and more active region,” continued Holland.
Train like a beast, rest like royalty. The GymNation Hotel is the perfect place to crush your workout, hit the hay, and wake up ready to go again.
Be the first to experience the world’s first in-gym hotel! Register your interest now at www.gymnation.com/hotelgymnation and secure your spot.
[1] Fitness on holiday key trend in UAE, Saudi Arabia
[2] https://www.timeoutdubai.com/news/dubai-tourist-numbers-2025
