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UAE Health and Fitness Industry Report 2026
The UAE’s most comprehensive industry-led overview of the health and fitness sector, driven by operator data, employee insights and extensive consumer research.
About the report
Building on the success of the inaugural 2025 report and its industry-led approach, the 2026 edition significantly expands both the scope and depth of data available to the sector, drawing on three sources to deliver the most detailed and data-rich analysis of the UAE’s health and fitness ecosystem to date.
Operator data
Operator data revealing sector performance, growth trends and plans for their future.
Employee insights
New for 2026: The voice of the workforce behind the health and fitness sector.
Consumer dataset
Insights into UAE consumer behaviours, preferences and engagement with the sector.
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Supporting the UAE’s 2031 Vision
This report delivers a clear, evidence-based view of the fitness ecosystem and is in support of the two core national agendas of the UAE, home of GFX:
“We the UAE 2031”: find the market intelligence needed to drive economic growth and build human capital.
National Sports Strategy 2031: track participation trends, infrastructure access and community engagement to expand sports adoption.
These insights empower businesses, investors and policymakers to align with government priorities: building a healthier, future-ready nation that enjoys a great quality of life.
Download the 2026 report
Gain exclusive access to in-depth UAE insights spanning operator performance, employee sentiment, consumer behaviour and market trends.
Complete the form to download a copy of the UAE Health & Fitness Industry Report 2026.
2026 report sponsors
2026 contributing partners
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The 2027 report is confirmed
The third edition of the report is confirmed for 2027. As the UAE’s health, fitness and sports sector continues to grow, so does the report, and partners play a central role in shaping its next chapter. Here’s what partnering means for your brand.
Brand visibility
Align your brand with a leading industry intelligence initiative and gain visibility across the report and its communications.
Align with national strategies
Position your brand behind the data supporting “We the UAE 2031” and the National Sports Strategy 2031.
Stakeholder engagement
Connect with the report’s network of operators, federations and industry leaders.
Research and data access
Engage directly with the data and insights shaping the UAE market. The depth of access depends on your level of partnership.
Enquire to get involved in the 2027 report
By becoming a partner, your organisation helps build one of the UAE’s most valuable sources of health and fitness market intelligence, and takes a place at the centre of the conversations, data and opportunities shaping the sector.
Complete the form to discuss involvement opportunities for the 2027 report today.
