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The premier women-only fitness super club that is created by women for women, FitnGlam, celebrated the grand launch of its second branch on Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Ice Rink, Sports Society Mirdif. Since opening its first doors in October 2021, it continues to transform the fitness and wellness landscape for women in the UAE.

Lebanese ‘Queen of Stage’ Myriam Fares took the dazzling futuristic-themed centerstage with her signature larger-than-life dance numbers, featuring her famous hits Maalesh, Goumi, Khalani, Kifak Enta, and much more. Well-renowned violinist Hanine El Alam, who is well-loved for her modern performances, ruled the front act of the exclusive grand opening event with her popular songs Arabia, Salma, All Again, Bent I Chalabia, and a whole lot more.

Girl power was completely evident in the glittering concert as celebrities and famed personalities supported the exclusive grand opening with the presence of beauty queen ‘Miss Universe Bahrain’ Manar Nadeem Deyani, Qatar National Team Golfer Yasmian Ghanem, fashion icon Dana Halabi, singer Kaehla, award-winning dentist Dr. Rona Rabah, TV presenter Christina Ayaad, and lifestyle influencers Shamsa Al Sharif, Basma Styles, and Nour Awad, and many more.

Coinciding with Women’s Month in March, FitnGlam’s core values and mission are believed to celebrate women every day of the year. The new 26,300-sq ft branch in Mirdif will offer an innovative fitness and lifestyle facility for women. It houses a fully equipped gym, a healthy café, pampering zones, women empowerment talks, community events, and activewear essentials featuring local artisan creations in a one-stop fitness destination. Featuring four different studios for Mind-Body, Cycling, HIIT, and Boxing; each super club offers 100 various classes a week, such as Cycling, Yoga, Pilates, Skill X, CrossFit, Booty Burn & Core, Barre, and Oriental Dancing.

FitnGlam founder Helena Hijazi, shared: “Our ultimate goal is to create a safe space for our members and create a community where women can immerse themselves into a better fitness and wellness experience. This has been proven with over 3,000 members since our first club opening. This will continue to spread across the Emirates with our promising expansion plans.”

“We are proud supporters of the UAE’s Vision 2030 for ensuring good health and well-being for everyone of all ages, especially women. FitnGlam is set to elevate the fitness experience for women in the UAE, thereby contributing to women’s healthier lifestyle and wellbeing.” said Hijazi.

Echoing the huge success of its two super clubs in Al Quoz and Mirdif, FitnGlam is eyeing for a greater market reach with the anticipated opening of its Dubai Hills branch followed by an Abu Dhabi Downtown kick-off in Reem Mall this coming summer.

“In Al Quoz, FitnGlam members will see a future expansion of a 34,000 square feet facility that will launch the first-ever largest female-only CrossFit box in the Emirates, together with reformer pilates and a beauty salon. Due to high demand, all these will be introduced to the dynamic fitness community for women which remains to grow stronger over the years,” Helena Hijazi added.

Apart from receiving high-quality service from certified instructors and utilizing a credible line-up of premium fitness equipment brands like Techno Gym, Booty Clinic, Body Gee, and Pre-Core, FitnGlam members will benefit from curated events every season. From teens’ boot camp to evening music jams with DJs, and brunch events at the café, FitnGlam has proved to be more than just a gym with the total experience for women that it offers.

With an aim to empower the women of the Emirates, FitnGlam has handpicked the most credible female personal trainers and nutrition coaches in the industry to provide bespoke programs for women. A bonus for members is its reputation for being the most ‘grammable’ gym with breathtaking artworks from the most relevant female artists in the region surrounding the facility.  From training to recovery activities, every experience gives every woman the perfect balance of being fit and glamorous at the same time.