i am working for fitness first in Burjuman. The first few months are a struggle at only 2800 basic salary but you start earning 50% commission from day 1. So really its down to how hard you want to work for your money! I will be making about 6000aed for my first month which is not bad as ive only been with the company a few weeks. Top earners are making in excess of 25000aed a month!! Will take a few months before i get to that stage but its possible. I refused to accept their accom and am forking out a whopping 6000dhs a month for my flat but i think you just have to weigh up what's important to u. I didnt come over to work like a dog and live like one too. Working i can deal with but i need to be able to come home to a nice clean environment where i can shut out the world if i want!! Might be an idea to come over with a few thousand to help you through the first few months unless you're happy to share a bedroom and accept their accom.....

I would advise against working for any hotel as a PT as most of you know what happened on my arrival to the UAE. They exploit their staff and offer a basic wage of 2500 with NO commission. FitnessFirst are the best way to go right now, the money is there to be made, you just have to work for it!