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The UAE's Most Affordable gym with memberships starting from 99AED P/M, no contract options, 500 pieces of equipment, 200+ classes P/M, dedicated ladies only section and studio. Register now at www.gymnation.com
Overview
Location
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Employees
201-500
Total raised
$100M
Founded date
2017
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 11
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| Jul 16, 2026 | GymNation launches Muscle Thobe and Ghutra Collection for the Region’s New Generation of Fitness Enthusiasts | Muscle Thobe Muscle Thobe & Ghutra What's important about this launch is that it came from our members. We wanted to combine gym community and local culture in a way that felt authentic and respectful. ” — Rory McEntee, CMO RIYADH, SAUD... |
| May 19, 2026 | GymNation Secures $100 Million Investment From HPS, part of BlackRock, To Accelerate Expansion | Management Team Securing $100 million of growth capital is a transformational milestone for GymNation and provides the platform for us to expand our footprint across the GCC and beyond. ” — Loren Holland, Founder & CEO of GymNation DUBA... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | GymNation REMOVES all weights from its gym floor to encourage members to UNLOAD on World Mental Health Day 2025 | Qurtubah Downtown Dubai GymNation has raised some eyebrows, after announcing it has taken the unusual step to remove all weights from a number of its gyms across the UAE and KSA. For World Mental Health Day, we wanted to do something with m... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | GymNation Wins 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award | GymNation GymNation has been awarded the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award placing it among the top 10% of attractions and experiences worldwide. This award reflects the passion of our team and the loyalty of our members, who inspire... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | GymNation Takes Over Riyadh with Its Biggest Location Yet | Gym Floor Dedicated Glute Zone Affiliated HYROX training club We’ve got a series of brand-new classes launching, as well as some groundbreaking in gym events that will blend fitness, wellness, culture, and music into one amazing space.” — J... |
| Oct 14, 2024 | GymNation to Accelerate Expansion Following the Opening of Its 20th Location "The GCC fitness market is growing at 15-20% a year, and we have invested in our company infrastructure to grow at pace and capitalize on what we feel is a generational opportunity to open 100 gyms across the region in... | GymNation, positioned as "The People's Gym", is democratizing health and fitness, by making going to the gym more affordable and accessible for everyone across the Middle East. The Entrepreneur Middle East team sat down with its f... |
| Nov 25, 2023 | رؤيا بارتنر: استثمار ائتماني خاص بقيمة 94 مليون ريال سعودي في “جيم نيشن”، مما يمهد الطريق للتوسع في السعودية | رؤيا بارتنر: استثمار ائتماني خاص بقيمة 94 مليون ريال سعودي في “جيم نيشن”، مما يمهد الطريق للتوسع في السعودية أبو ظبي, أبو ظبي, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, November 25, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- أعلنت شركة رؤيا بارتنرز، ومقرها أبو ظبي، وهي أول شر... |
| Nov 25, 2023 | Ruya Partners’ SAR 94 million ($25 million) private credit investment in GymNation, paves the way for Saudi expansion | Ruya Partners & GymNation Ruya Partners provides a SAR 94 million private credit investment in GymNation, paving the way for expansion in Saudi Arabia ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , November 25, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Abu Dhabi-b... |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Disruptive Change: How Entrepreneurship Is Shaking Up The UAE's Fitness Sector | March 25, 2021 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Did you know that only 7% of the population in the UAE have ... |
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FAQ about GymNation
When was GymNation founded?
GymNation was founded in 2017.
How much funding has GymNation raised?
GymNation has raised $100M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about GymNation?
Parsers VC has collected 11 articles mentioning GymNation, among them “GymNation launches Muscle Thobe and Ghutra Collection for the Region’s New Generation of Fitness Enthusiasts” (Jul 16, 2026) and “GymNation Secures $100 Million Investment From HPS, part of BlackRock, To Accelerate Expansion” (May 19, 2026).
Is GymNation still active?
Yes, GymNation is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 28, 2026.