Dubai Marina (basketball, gyms)

[Basheer]

I have been living in Dubai (Jumeirah Beach Residence) for the last month, and I find it extremely hard to believe that there is no gym or a basketball court in the entire mini city (Dubai Marina) !

How can that be? 40 towers at JBR housing thousands of people, and yet no place to work out?

Other buildings have gyms, but they are strict about reserving it for their own residents.

Does anyone know if there is any place to play basketball (in the Marina)?

I saw some kids bouncing a basketball, I thought there might be one close to here. But this is ridiculous.

[Gavtek]

There's a gym at the Ibn Battuta Mall, that's just a 5 minute drive away.

[johnbeau]

not sure if any help but you may want to try site called Gym visit - they've a few gyms listed for Dubai

[longwhitecloud]

Does anyone know what the cost of Fitness First at Ibn Battuta is, or anywhere in Dubai for that matter? We're moving to Dubai soon, and my wife and I both belong to gyms in New Zealand. We pay about $100 each per month, which is about Dhs 250 each per month.

Thanks

[Grass hopper]

Originally Posted by longwhitecloud

Does anyone know what the cost of Fitness First at Ibn Battuta is, or anywhere in Dubai for that matter? We're moving to Dubai soon, and my wife and I both belong to gyms in New Zealand. We pay about $100 each per month, which is about Dhs 250 each per month.

Thanks

A 12 month membership at Fitness First set me back 4500 dhs. It cost a little more to pay by the month. In the Dubai explorer book it list heaps of gyms in a table and gives a guide as to prices so it is a good to compare.

[longwhitecloud]

Great, thanks for the info.

[subidoooo]

I know what you mean man , I`m looking already a long time to find a place to ballin in marina...

but if you find a good placce hook me up for a 1 on 1 game