GymNation
GymNation is a chain of fitness centers based in Dubai. History GymNation was established by Loren Holland, Frank Afeaki and Ant Martland in 2018. The first GymNation gym opened in June 2018 in Al Quoz, Dubai. In 2019, the company opened two new gyms, in Bur Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. It added the other four gyms in 2020, in Mirdif, Dubai Motor City, Silicon Oasis and Khalidiyah Mall in Abu Dhabi and in May 2023. GymNation inaugurated their initial two branches in Sharjah, located within Mega Mall, featuring distinct facilities for men and women. Subsequently, GymNation Downtown Dubai was established in July. From March to late May 2020, all GymNation gyms were closed due to COVID-19 lockdown. By mid 2021, GymNation became one of the largest chains of fitness centers in the United Arab Emirates. In May 2021, GymNation signed a contract with the United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation and became the sponsor of the United Arab Emirates National Rugby Union Team. Also in 2021, Amir Khan, the British boxing champ, launched his first boxing academy in the Middle East in partnership with GymNation. As of July 2023, GymNation had 11 gyms in the United Arab Emirates. Investment In February 2022, JD Sports Gyms, part of FTSE 100 listed group JD Sports announced an investment into GymNation in its bid to expand within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. References External links Official website Gyms Health clubs Emirati companies established in 2018