Dubai: Gyms to be star-rated as new system is announced

Fitness centers and gyms in Dubai will be star-rated as per a new system announced on Thursday.

Fitness centres and gyms in Dubai will be star-rated as per a new system announced on Thursday. The Dubai Sports Council said the first-of-its kind classification system will rate centres with a maximum of five stars in cooperation with “international experts”.

The evaluation process has already started and the results will be announced in October. A development plan will be shared with centres that receive the lowest ratings.

Evaluation Criteria

1. Type of equipment
2. Maintenance
3. Sports facilities
4. Cleanliness
5. Safety
6. Ratio of instructors/members
7. Certification of instructors
8. Personal training services
9. Retention rate and membership racking system
10. Group fitness classes
11. Community and anti-doping awareness
12. Physical activity readiness questionnaire
13. Nutrition
14. Parking availability
15. Satisfaction among members and staff