Body & Soul Healthclub & Spa

What Body & Soul Healthclub & Spa does

Body & Soul Health Club & Spa is a UAE-based leisure management company that designs, operates, and manages premium health clubs, spas, and recreational facilities. Founded in 2007 and operated by the Hospitality Division of Thumbay Group, the company runs five outlets across Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman (with a sixth planned in Fujairah) and serves three primary customer segments: individual adults and families seeking premium fitness with separate male/female zones, children aged roughly 3–15 through dedicated kids facilities and seasonal camps, and corporate clients via customized wellness programs. The company describes itself as the only DQAA-certified family-oriented health club in the UAE and claims a Guinness World Record for synchronized push-ups, brand attributes it uses to support premium positioning under the Forbes-ranked Thumbay Group umbrella.

Its core product is a multi-facility wellness platform: state-of-the-art gyms with cardio, freestyle, free weights, and strength zones; temperature-controlled swimming pools; steam and sauna rooms; and an extensive indoor/outdoor sports court portfolio (badminton, squash, basketball, volleyball, tennis, football, table tennis, billiards, foosball, cricket nets). On top of this platform sit add-on modules including personal training, group classes (aerobics, aqua, boxercise, CrossFit), a Body Transform Program, salon and spa services, an Onsite Fitness Clinic, kids-specific offerings (Kids Gym/Little Souls, Kids Sports Academy, Junior Active Club, Summer/Winter/Spring Camps, Kids Obesity Management), and corporate solutions (Employee Wellness, Corporate Sports Day, Online & Offline Fitness). Differentiation is layered onto integration with sibling Thumbay entities: Thumbay University Hospital provides blood analysis and clinical consultations, and the Thumbay Group Rehabilitation Centre provides postural assessments, giving Body & Soul a healthcare-adjacent service bundle competitors must partner to match.

The business model is membership-led and recurring: six membership tiers (Individual, Couple, Kids, Family, Platinum, Corporate) on annual or six-month contracts with a 25% non-refundable administration fee, supplemented by day passes (AED 70), facility rental fees (cricket nets, football, badminton/squash/tennis/basketball courts), personal training, spa/salon services (with 10% member discount), seasonal camps, and B2B corporate wellness contracts. Distribution is direct via the company website and physical facilities plus B2B field sales to corporates; marketing spans social media, content marketing on health topics, community events (including the Thumbay Schools Sports Festival drawing 47 schools), a Refer-a-Friend program, and a content partnership with Health Magazine. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Body & Soul Healthclub & Spa

Legal name

Body & Soul Health Club & Spa

Website

https://bodyandsoulhealthclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Body & Soul Health Club & Spa, founded in 2007 and operated by Thumbay Group's Hospitality Division, runs premium UAE health clubs and spas across Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman. It serves individuals, families with dedicated kids programs, and corporate clients via membership tiers and B2B wellness contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health Club and Spa Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSALAFAC

Destination Spas & Spa Resorts

Home & Personal Services/Personal Care & Beauty Services/Spa & Body Treatment Services

SECONDARYTHAGAMAA

Destination Spa Resorts

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Wellness, Spa & Health Retreats

SECONDARYTHAJAHAC

Spa & Massage Services (Day Spas, Massage Studios, Treatment Packages)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Wellness & Spa Experiences (Retreats, Thermal Baths, Yoga)

Keywords

• Health and fitness club
• Spa and wellness services
• Corporate wellness programs
• Kids sports academy
• Premium gym membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Al Ajman

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Subscriptions: Annual and six-month membership subscriptions providing full clubhouse access with exclusive male and female zones. Membership categories include Individual, Couple, Kids, Family, Platinum, and Corporate. Membership fees include 25% Administration Fee and are non-refundable.
2. Day Passes and Guest Fees: Non-members can access facilities through day passes. Guest fee of AED 70 per day applies for members violating access policy. Guests may be restricted during peak hours (5pm-11pm).
3. Additional Facilities and Services: Additional fees for football facility, cricket nets, sports facility reservations (badminton, squash, tennis, basketball), and specialized services like personal training
4. Salon & Spa Services: Premium spa and salon experiences including body massages, body scrubs, facials, hair care, and wellness therapies. Members receive 10% exclusive savings on spa and salon services.
5. Personal Training: Bespoke personal training experiences with elite trainers providing expert guidance, accountability, and precision coaching. New members receive complimentary one-to-one personal training session.
6. Corporate Wellness Programs: Custom wellness programmes, fitness talks, health screenings, on-site or in-club fitness classes, corporate events, team-building days, retreats and sports days for corporate clients

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Body & Soul Health Club & Spa is a UAE-based leisure management company that operates premium fitness facilities, luxury spas, and recreational centers. It sells multi-tier annual and six-month memberships (Individual, Couple, Kids, Family, Platinum, Corporate) and supplementary services including personal training, group classes, salon and spa, kids sports programs, seasonal camps, obesity management, body transform programs, and corporate wellness solutions across five outlets in Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman.

Product overview

Body & Soul Health Club & Spa operates as a multi-facility health and wellness center with a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform consists of world-class fitness facilities including a state-of-the-art gym (with cardio, freestyle, free weights, and strength training zones), temperature-controlled swimming pools (separate for male/female), steam and sauna rooms, and extensive indoor/outdoor sports courts (badminton, squash, basketball, volleyball, tennis, football, table tennis, billiards, foosball, cricket nets). This is complemented by diverse service modules including Personal Training, Group Classes (aerobics, aqua fitness, boxercise, CrossFit), Body Transform Program, and Salon & Spa. Specialized programs include Obesity Management, Kids Obesity Management, Kids Sports Academy, Kids Gym (Little Souls), and seasonal camps (Summer, Winter). Corporate offerings encompass Employee Wellness, Onsite Fitness Clinic, Online & Offline Fitness, Corporate Sports Day, School Sports Day, and Corporate & Family Membership. The club has multiple branches across Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman, operated by Thumbay Group's Hospitality Division, with a mission to provide holistic wellness for families and corporate clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fitness Facilities (Gym, Pools, Courts, Sauna & Steam)
• Club Membership (Individual, Couple, Kids, Family, Platinum, Corporate)
• Personal Training
• Group Classes (Aerobics, Aqua Fitness, Boxercise, CrossFit)
• Kids Sports Academy
• Kids Gym (Little Souls)
• Summer Camp
• Winter Camp
• Obesity Management Program (Starter Wellness Package)
• Kids Obesity Management
• Body Transform Program
• Salon & Spa
• Employee Wellness (Corporate Wellness Programs)
• Online & Offline Fitness (Corporate)
• Onsite Fitness Clinic
• Corporate & Family Membership
• Swimming Classes

Quantifiable outcome

• 36,000 individual members have used the facility
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Apex Swimming AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2024Body and Soul Health Club partnered with Apex Swimming Academy to enhance aquatic training. The collaboration aims to elevate swimming instruction and pool safety standards for members and the community while developing squad-level and competitive swimmers in northern UAE. Specialized programs include swimming lessons, baby swimming classes, swimming trainer certification courses, and lifeguard training sessions.
• Thumbay University HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2023Joint educational initiative featuring lectures on healthy nutrition delivered by experts like Dr. Fahmida Jafri to educate members about proper nutrition and maintaining overall well-being.
• Thumbay Group Rehabilitation CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Thumbay Group Rehabilitation Centre to provide complete body postural assessments for members, empowering them to identify strengths, weaknesses, and set targeted fitness goals to improve overall posture and physical health.
• Thumbay University HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Thumbay University Hospital for comprehensive health services including blood analysis to detect deficiencies such as Vitamin D and iron, expert medical consultations, and referral services for members requiring medical attention.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fitness First Middle East: One of the largest premium fitness chains in the UAE and Middle East, operating multi-format clubs (gym, group classes, PT) directly competing with Body & Soul for the same premium individual and corporate clientele.
• Gold's Gym UAE: Globally recognized premium gym brand with a strong UAE presence offering memberships, personal training, and group fitness, targeting a similar premium individual and family segment as Body & Soul.
• The Warehouse Gym: UAE-founded premium fitness brand operating multiple clubs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with strength-training focus and membership tiers, directly competing for the same premium expat and local market.
• Lifeline Fitness Center (Dubai): UAE-based multi-club operator offering premium gym facilities, group classes, and personal training to individual and corporate members, comparable in scale and target customer to Body & Soul.

Regional players

• Emirates Golf Club / Leisure Facilities (UAE): Premium UAE leisure and sports club operator offering fitness, racquet sports, and family amenities to members; comparable membership-based leisure positioning though with golf-centric differentiation.
• Fitness Time (Saudi Arabia): Largest fitness club operator in Saudi Arabia offering memberships, personal training, and group classes across a wide Gulf footprint; comparable operating model and member tiers, focused on a neighboring GCC market.

Others

• Wellness Living / Health Magazine UAE: UAE health-and-wellness media partner of Body & Soul; adjacent ecosystem participant helping drive top-of-funnel awareness in the same UAE wellness consumer segment.
• Thumbay Group Healthcare Division: Parent conglomerate's healthcare arm providing hospital, clinic, and rehabilitation services that Body & Soul leverages for integrated wellness programs; an internal ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Emerging players

• F45 Training (Master Franchise Gulf): Globally franchised boutique fitness concept with multiple Gulf studios offering group functional training; competes for the same premium time-poor professionals seeking results-oriented workouts.

Broad incumbents

• GymNation UAE: Large low-cost gym chain with UAE locations offering unlimited monthly memberships, competing for the same pool of UAE residents but at a meaningfully lower price point, pressuring Body & Soul's premium tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bodyandsoulhlth
• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PL9fy45gQnCZVoCawCZ1SffU_h-o4-MPqA
• Facebookfacebook.com/bodyandsoulhealthclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/body-and-soul-health-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/bodyandsouluae

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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