The report titled “UAE Fitness Services Market Outlook to 2025F (Second Edition) – Driven by increasing health concerns resulting in addition of number of health clubs and gyms in the country” provides a comprehensive analysis of the fitness industry of UAE. The report covers various aspects including the Market Size, Current Penetration, Total Number of Establishment, Total Number of Active Members, Direct Economic Impact and Indirect Economic Impact, Socio Economic Implications, Consumer Preferences and Trends Analysis, Technological Disruptions, Major Trends and Development, Government Initiatives and COVID Impact. The report concludes with market projections for future of the industry including forecasted industry size by revenue.
UAE Fitness Services Market
The fitness market in UAE has witnessed strong growth with a considerable expansion in the number of boutique and budget fitness centers directly contributing to the economy. Growing health conscious population, increasing disposable income, rising awareness regarding obesity and to overcome health issues such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases has been the major key factors which drives the demand for fitness services centers in UAE.
Analyzing the Direct Economic Impact of Fitness Industry in UAE
The UAE fitness Industry has expanded significantly over the last decade with several fitness centre chains securing a key market foothold across the country. It is characterized by a high proportion of part‐time employment with majority of staff employed on a casual or part‐time basis. Boutique and medium sized fitness centers dominate the sector, with more 70% of centers employing fewer than 15 people in 2020.
Commercial Gyms: The rise of female-only fitness centres, online fitness apps along with growth in boutique gyms are driving the commercial fitness market in the country. Disruptors, such as Gym Nation with their low-cost and big facilities along with aggregators, such as ClassPass offering classes in more than 140 gyms across the city for a set monthly fee instead of annual memberships is dramatically increasing member penetration
Hotels/Resorts: Majority of the Luxury Hotels and Resorts in the UAE have well-equipped gyms offering special memberships to the public. Hotels are also collaborating with fitness centres to provide special trainings thereby increasing member penetration and increasing employment.
Schools/Universities: 70%-80% of the Universities in UAE have well equipped gyms either on campus or hostel for the students who aspire for physical wellbeing thus promoting an active healthy lifestyle. Initiatives such as Dubai Fitness Challenge are also encouraging students to take part in activities and events
Residential Townships/Compounds: A number of large apartment buildings in the UAE have a fitness center on their premises following the trend of combining fitness and convenience. The closure of public gyms, fitness centers and clubs since COVID 19 has led to an astounding demand for residential/community gyms.
Assessment of the Indirect Economic Impact of Fitness Industry in UAE
The fitness market has a ripple effect on other sectors such as fitness equipment industry, construction, real estate, apparel and footwear and technology. With growing population and presence of huge number of expat population, UAE is the largest and potential markets for fitness equipment in the GCC region. It is based on imports from international players of various countries such as USA and China and distributed to various end users. Treadmill, Elliptical, Stationary Bike, Rowing Machine are the bestselling equipments.
Assessment the Socio-Economic Implications for Fitness Industry in UAE
UAE has been facing many healthcare challenges such as Diabetes and Obesity due to prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle with NCD’s accounting for 77% of all deaths in the country. Assuming a significant percentage of the population affected with lifestyle diseases goes to a fitness centre, the estimated savings in direct health care costs from UAE’s fitness centres is $9.8 Bn in a year. The largest component of this saving arises from the avoided costs of cardiovascular disease, which provides a saving of around $6.9 Mn in a year along with increase in workforce participation and increase in workforce productivity 28.3% and 45% respectively.
UAE Fitness Market Future Outlook and Projections
The fitness market in UAE is expected to experience double digit growth with employment level expected to rise substantially with the growth of fitness centres establishments along with increasing active members in the country. Growing interest in fitness among the middle class along with the rise of lower-cost alternatives such as Gym Nation, Metro Fitt, and Snap Fitness, is expected to disrupt the industry. Focus towards digital classes and offering group classes exercises which includes Pilates, Cross fits, Zumba, Aerobics, Martial Arts and many others will be key to success for independent gyms.
Key Segments Covered in UAE Fitness Market
Direct Economic Impact of Fitness Centres
Overview of Commercial Gyms in UAE Health and Fitness Market
Overview of Fitness Centres in Hotels and Resorts
Overview of Fitness Centres in Schools and Universities
Overview of Fitness Centres in Residential Townships/Compounds
Overview of Fitness Centres in Hospitals
Overview of Fitness Centres in Sports Clubs and Govt. Organizations
Indirect Economic Impact of Fitness Centres
UAE Fitness Equipment Industry Market Size
Evaluation of Premiumization on Real Estate Sector
Estimated Cost of Constructing a Fitness Centre
Technological Disruptions for Fitness Centres in UAE
Key Target Audience
Fitness Equipment Manufacturers
Fitness Equipment Distributors
Fitness Centres
Government Organizations
Time Period Captured in the Report:
Historical Period: 2015-2020
Forecast Period: 2020–2025
Key Topics Covered in the Report
Socio-Economic Landscape of UAE
Direct and Indirect Economic Impact of Fitness Industry in UAE
Overview of Commercial Gyms in UAE Health and Fitness Market
Snapshot of Digital Fitness Market in UAE
Assessment of the Indirect Economic Impact of Fitness Industry in UAE
UAE Fitness Equipment Industry Market Size
Evaluation of Premiumization on Real Estate Sector
Technological Disruptions for Fitness Centres in UAE
Assessment of the Indirect Economic Impact of Fitness Industry in UAE
Overview of Healthcare Scenario/Health Statistics
Potential Health Implications and Health Cost Reductions
Customer Mindset for Fitness Services
Impact of COVID 19 on Fitness Industry in the UAE
Future Outlook and Projections for UAE Fitness Services Market
White space and Opportunities existing in the UAE Fitness Services Market
Research Methodology
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