Right hook, left uppercut, sitting in the pocket, whatever your preferred boxing style, there’s no need to dodge a top boxing club in Abu Dhabi.
Whether you like to slip and slide like Tyson Fury or land haymakers like Deontay Wilder, there is a class to teach you the sweet science best suited to you this summer.
Are you ready to wrap up?
Here’s where to find the best boxing clubs in Abu Dhabi.
Adrenagy
All we can say is you’re going to come out feeling pumped after a session on the pads at this gym. A spot where you can indulge in plenty of combat sports including MMA and Muay Thai, you won’t be short of a few shots here. And if you sign up now, you can enjoy your first 30 days for free.
Open Sun-Thu 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-8pm. Khalifa Park, Salam Street (02 444 1121).
Cobra Fitness
You know you’re going to get some serious training at this establishment with a name like Cobra Fitness. Wannabe pugilists have two options, with a boxing fitness class to help trim down that tyre and boxing technique sessions to help you put some real venom into those fists.
Open Sun-Thu 6am-10pm, Fri-Sat 7am-7pm. Al Raha Boulevard, cobrafitnessuae.com.
Etizan Fitness
This multi-purpose gym in Erth Abu Dhabi (formerly the Armed Forces Officers’ Club) offers PT boxing sessions for those wishing to pad up for the first time. Conducted by MMA expert Sara, classes work on technique and fitness and start from Dhs225.
Open daily 7am-10pm. Erth Abu Dhabi, Khor Al Maqta (02 441 5900).
Perform Boxing Studio
This gym has been helping people perfect the sweet science as well as take a few numbers off the scales since 2017 with its huge array of classes. All delivered through the medium of boxing, there is agility training, circuit group sessions, weight loss programmes as well as group and one-on-one tutorials on how to throw leather. Plus, if you join today you get your first hit out free of charge.
Sun-Thu 7am-9pm. Zayed The First Street, Zone 1 (058 587 7269).
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Primal gym
Anyone who enjoys a good sparring on the punch bag can tell it’s a wonderful way to get rid of unwanted stress and frustration, and you can unleash the beast with the assistance of Coach Moustfa. Classes are designed for people who have never wrapped up so don’t be afraid have a crack.
Open Sat-Thu 9am-10pm, Fri 9am-midnight. Al Amaya Tower, Reem Island (050 296 2157).
PUNCH
We think Muhammad Ali would have appreciated a shuffle in this boxing boutique studio in Zayed Sports City. PUNCH studio sees you hit with combos of flashing lights and motivational music in a slick and stylish setting. The studio offers two classes: PUNCHHIIT, a mix of boxing with high-intensity interval training and PUNCHARD, which is about your technique. And don’t forget to pick up some swish gear at the front desk because you’ve got to look good when you go to work on the bags.
Sun-Thu 1pm-9pm, Fri 9.30-11.30am, Sat 9am-6.30pm. International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City (02 666 9717).
Strike fitness
Boxing on the beach? Sure, why not, and at Strike Fitness, you can throw flurries of punches while taking in fresh air and the views of Al Bahar Beach. The classes involve rope skipping, shadow boxing, sandbag boxing as well as one-on-one sparring. They don’t call it Bulldog boxing for nothing here.
Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 7am-9pm. Corniche Street, Al Bahar Beach (050 303 2594).
UFC Gym Middle East
Those not looking to take part but still want to takeover the ring can do so at this mixed martial arts joint. Obviously it has huge emphasis on MMA (it is literally called UFC Gym Middle East), but you can hone your boxing technique before stepping into the 24ft octagon (if you’re brave enough).
Open daily 5.30am-11pm. Al Raqi Street, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, ufcgym.me (800 832496).
And when you’ve finished your session on the pads, check out more sporting things to do in the city here.
