Women-Only Fitness in Dubai: Ladies' Beaches, Clubs and Gyms, With Prices and Days
In summary
Dubai's women-only fitness options include a fenced women-only public beach at Al Mamzar, opened in May 2026 with night swimming, and ladies-only days at Al Mamzar Beach Park (AED 5 per person). Dubai Ladies Club in Jumeirah 2 has a gym, studios, a 25m lap pool, a private beach and courts, with prices reported at around AED 150 on weekdays and AED 250 at weekends. Fitness First DAMAC Hills is a ladies-only gym running more than 90 group classes a month.
Key takeaways
- Al Mamzar Beach reopened on 5 May 2026 with an enclosed women-only beach designed for night swimming.
- Al Mamzar Beach Park holds weekday ladies-only days; entry AED 5 per person or AED 30 per car.
- Dubai Ladies Club (Jumeirah 2): gym, studios, 25m lap pool, private beach, tennis and squash; around AED 150 weekdays, AED 250 weekends.
- Fitness First DAMAC Hills is ladies-only, with more than 90 group classes a month.
- Ladies' days change often; confirm days and age rules for boys before you go.
Al Mamzar Beach reopened on 5 May 2026 after a Dubai Municipality revamp. It now includes a fenced, women-only public beach that What's On describes as open 24/7. That beach adds to an existing set of ladies-only options in Dubai, from a members' club in Jumeirah 2 to a women-only gym in DAMAC Hills. Here is what each offers, with the dates of the information.
At a glance
WhereWhatCostInfo dated Al Mamzar women-only beachEnclosed public beach, night swimmingNot publishedMay 2026 Al Mamzar Beach ParkLadies-only days during the weekAED 5 per person; AED 30 per carApril 2026 Dubai Ladies Club, Jumeirah 2Gym, studios, pools, beach, courtsAround AED 150 weekdays, AED 250 weekendsApril 2026 Fitness First DAMAC HillsLadies-only gym, 90+ classes a monthMembership; ask the clubOctober 2026 MOVE at FIVELadies' day gym and pool accessFree on the dayJuly 2026Beaches and parks
Al Mamzar Corniche women-only beach. Dubai Media Office described the beach in April 2026 as a public beach reserved exclusively for women, fully enclosed by a fence and designed for night swimming. The wider corniche has walking, jogging and cycling tracks, fitness zones and a covered skate park. Fees and exact hours were not published when the beach opened, so check with Dubai Municipality before you go.
Al Mamzar Beach Park ladies' days. Gulf News (April 2026) reports that the park holds ladies-only days during the week. Entry is AED 5 per person or AED 30 per car. The days themselves have changed several times over the years. Khaleej Times reported in 2015 that boys over four were not admitted on ladies' days. Confirm the current days and rules with the park.
Clubs and gyms
Dubai Ladies Club, Jumeirah 2. A women-only club on the beach. Privilee's November 2023 listing describes:
- an adults-only infinity pool with a 25-metre lap section, plus a second pool
- a private beach
- a Wellness Centre with two fitness studios and a Technogym gym
- Octagym small-group functional training, indoors and outdoors
- outdoor tennis and indoor squash courts
Classes have included Les Mills Body Pump, barre, yoga and float fit in the pool, and the schedule changes monthly. Gulf News gives prices of around AED 150 on weekdays and AED 250 at weekends (April 2026).
Fitness First DAMAC Hills. The club page describes this branch as "exclusively for ladies". It has cardio, strength and free-weights areas, a spin studio, a group exercise studio and reformer Pilates. It runs more than 90 group classes a month, including Pilates, barre, yoga, spin, Zumba, boxing, TRX and Les Mills. It opens 6am–11pm Sunday to Thursday, with separate Friday and Saturday hours listed on the club page.
MOVE at FIVE ladies' days. In July 2026, Khaleej Times reported free gym and pool access for women every Wednesday at FIVE Palm Jumeirah and every Thursday at FIVE Jumeirah Village. Extras such as reformer Pilates were bookable at a cost. Check that the offer is still running before you go.
Free and outdoors
Women-only facilities are limited, but Dubai's public outdoor gyms and park tracks are free and open to everyone. See our guides to free outdoor gyms in parks and on beaches and where to run in Dubai.
What to check
- Current ladies' days and hours: these change more often than fees.
- Age limits for boys accompanying their mothers on ladies-only days.
- Whether classes need booking ahead; Dubai Ladies Club's timetable changes monthly.
- For more options by area, see the Directory.
For general information. Days, hours and prices can change; check with Dubai Municipality or the venue before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a women-only public beach in Dubai?
Can young boys come on ladies' days?
Sources & references
- What's On — Al Mamzar Beach officially opens tomorrow after a major revamp (4 May 2026)
- Dubai Media Office — Dubai Municipality accelerates Al Mamzar Corniche (7 Apr 2026)
- Gulf News — Ladies-only beaches in the UAE (updated 25 Apr 2026)
- Privilee — Now on Privilee: Dubai Ladies Club (30 Nov 2023)
- Fitness First UAE — DAMAC Hills Dubai club page (accessed 31 Oct 2026)
- Khaleej Times — Ladies-only in Dubai: women-only experiences this July (13 Jul 2026)
- Khaleej Times — Women-only days on Dubai beach parks (updated 4 Apr 2015)
Medically/editorially reviewed by The Wellbeing Voice Desk · 31 Oct 2026