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1. 1. iRise | July 15th, 2008 at 1:13 pm

   Corniche is about 900KD for an entire year. I think health clubs in Kuwait are way over priced… that’s probably why we have so many fat, unhealthy citizens! LOWER THE PRICES.

2. 2. Rakan | July 15th, 2008 at 1:18 pm

   Great but I dont see the Corniche health club. I’ve been there recently and the price for a couple is 900kd a year. I dont know the prices of the singles

3. 3. AMQ | July 15th, 2008 at 1:54 pm

   prices are wack…i payed about a $250 initiation fee and i pay about 30 bucks a month for my gym. which is better than any gym in kuwait. . . or fitness club or whatever and guess what.. ..i can go to any club nationwide for no extra cost. ..
   the way business is run in kuwait is irritating. . .its all expensive for nothing. . ..

4. 4. MhM | July 15th, 2008 at 1:55 pm

   What about “thanks Desert Girl ”

   Huh :p

5. 5. ilsul6ana | July 15th, 2008 at 2:03 pm

   its true they are overpriced!~ The idea of CURVES gym for women was smart! It was 100 kd for 3 months, and ur workout is 20 minutes , 3 times a week. It was effective too! They say that there is a new mens health club called CORE FITNESS with the same concept in Bneid il Gar, also 20 minute sessions and its 2 times a week, Or i think it depends on what you need. If its 2 times a week its 70 Kd. Theres also a waiting list for Core fitness!

6. 6. Haykal | July 15th, 2008 at 2:11 pm

   Sea club is on the list, it is 104KD an individual and it is the cheapest but they do not have a gym. Corniche is the most expensive, I checked with them a couple of months ago and it was KD900 a couple per year.

7. 7. meshoooo | July 15th, 2008 at 2:21 pm

   the C club at the movenpick bida’a is 950 kd/yr for male members

8. 8. sean | July 15th, 2008 at 2:39 pm

   thanks for the info.. wondered why no1 did this b4.. do the same for other stuff like dsl n other subscriptions on a semi regular basis .. wud be a big help..

9. 9. okgo | July 15th, 2008 at 3:10 pm

   C CLUB
   700 KD FOR FEMALES/YEAR
   900 KD FOR MALES/YEAR
   1200 KD FOR COUPLES/YEAR

10. 10. dhari | July 15th, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    I visited champion male (jabrya) few days back they have some features other clubs don’t have such as electronic chip to be used with all the machine, and indoor walking lap 250 meters in length. their prices are 400KD for 3 months, 750KD/year

11. 11. buda | July 15th, 2008 at 4:51 pm

    700 KD for females 900 KD for guys damn what happened to equality I think the should charge women the same 900 freakin’ Dinnars

12. 12. Sushi | July 15th, 2008 at 5:21 pm

    700 for corniche club (single females) but I heard their prices are up unless you initially started with that price, you get to pay that everytime you renew regardless of raising prices or so I’ve heard.

13. 13. Shepo | July 15th, 2008 at 7:10 pm

    Al Corniche – get 13 months for the price of 12…for a couples price of 900KD. Single male 750. Kids 75. But the ‘premier’ part is 1300 KD per couple per year. Got the best facilities though

14. 14. Khaled | July 15th, 2008 at 7:15 pm

    Ras Asalmiya is 150KD for 15 months, what I liked about it is that they open 24 hours.

15. 15. Zeeez | July 15th, 2008 at 7:58 pm

    Mark, the list is missing a lot a lot of men gyms.

16. 16. fan | July 15th, 2008 at 8:34 pm

    Yes, health clubs in Kuwait like the Corniche are expensive, but I’m happy about that. It keeps the riff-raff out. The last thing you want is for the place you go to unwind, work out, and relax by the pool to be full of the types of scuzzy people you see in Marina Mall and the Avenues, which is what would happen if their memberships were priced lower. Spend a day at the Corniche and then a day at the Shaab Sea Club next door and you’ll understand exactly what I mean.

    Aahh…how I wish we could return to the days of Nadi Al-Ghazal!

17. 17. skyline | July 15th, 2008 at 9:03 pm

    any one could feed us about the mode of payments !

18. 18. jarrah al-failkawy | July 15th, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    i used to be a member of corniche i dont advise any of you to join the staff are very rude and unhelpful i used to go there everyday!
    and what did they do they kicked me out and the didnt even give me a reason why and the members are also rif raff

19. 19. A&B | July 16th, 2008 at 7:16 am

    A major list wouldn’t be without Platinum and Oxygen. The list has “Done by a woman” written all over it.

20. 20. Zeeez | July 16th, 2008 at 7:56 am

    A&B you are absolutely right.

21. 21. organic kuwait | July 16th, 2008 at 9:15 am

    very neat! thanks mark and THANK YOU Desert Girl

22. 22. zed | July 16th, 2008 at 9:19 am

    fan OH MY GOD, you know Nadi Al Ghazal, that was the best place ever, i loved that place.

    BRING BACK NADI AL GHAZAL
    BRING BACK NADI AL GHAZAL
    BRING BACK NADI AL GHAZAL

23. 23. Zack | July 16th, 2008 at 9:21 am

    I hate men only gyms…They have the feel of a prison with everyone on steroids trying to out-do each other. Far from where I want to be if I want to relax! Give me hotel gyms / mixed gyms any day…

24. 24. Zack | July 16th, 2008 at 9:30 am

    Platinum Salmiya and the ppl that go there gives me the creaps…Pity, coz its in a prime city location and the nearest one to me.

25. 25. Mark | July 16th, 2008 at 9:31 am

    when i remember nadi al ghazal i remember 2 things. the trampoline and how this little kid once fell of the water slide and hit his head on the floor. i think he ended up dying.

26. 26. okra | July 16th, 2008 at 10:27 am

    What is the best gym in Kuwait?

27. 27. Desert Girl | July 16th, 2008 at 12:11 pm

    I wrote the list for work and provided it as a courtesy to our employees. It was researched by my male assistant for your information. If anyone has any other information on gyms – specifically on mens gyms – please forward them to me at amerab@gmail.com.

    I used to go to a small place called “Shape” close to my home – until my friend/fellow member got herpes on her STOMACH from laying on the bench in the sauna room. It closed years ago and they have demolished the building.

    One thing that hasn’t been mentioned anywhere is that anyone considering a gym here should check out their cleaning schedules/policies.

28. 28. Desert Girl | July 16th, 2008 at 12:17 pm

    Oh, THANKS MARK for posting these on your site. I’m sure it even helped the naysayers. :)

29. 29. Musa'ad Haider | July 16th, 2008 at 2:39 pm

    Its such a shame. Nautilus was 225/year a year ago and 275/year three months ago. Gym prices are rising like crazy here for no obvious reason. And BTW Nautilus throw in free four months for new members so its 325/16 months.

    Thanks desert girl. I was looking for such info like crazy a year ago. If someone has pricing info about Oxygen, pls send to the address given above.

30. 30. Ds | July 16th, 2008 at 4:49 pm

    You should try the Shark gym which is located next to Ramada in Riggae..they got an offer of 45kd for 3 n a half months..it pretty neat..go check it out ..

31. 31. fan | July 16th, 2008 at 6:44 pm

    zed, of course I know Nadi Al-Ghazal! :) That was Kuwait back in its glory years. But despite my longing for the Ghazal days, I actually don’t think it should ever reopen because, seeing what Kuwait has turned into, it could NEVER go back to how it used to be and FEEL, and it would just be too depressing.

    *sigh*

32. 32. Haykal | July 17th, 2008 at 12:45 am

    You reminded me of the old days in Nadi Al Ghazal, I miss the parrot at the entrance and miss skiing and jumping of the jetty. I also miss the cinema :) that was the best :) every Friday afternoon when we are done swimming and jumping around and need a break. Those day will never come back.

33. 33. A&B | July 17th, 2008 at 7:10 am

    Tell your assistant he’s gay.

34. 34. HG | July 17th, 2008 at 7:17 pm

    I agree, gym’s in Kuwait are on the rise! Prices are soaring too! I’ve always had a problem with gyms like Oxygen and Platinum, za7ma, hailag, no captains there for help! Plus, Platinum’s getting kinda dirty and Oxygen is breaking down! I’ve recently joined Core Fitness, thought at first it was a rip-off. 20 minutes twice a week? Pretty skeptical to say the least! Well, I joined, package included 7-weeks of fat-loss training twice a week, a specified diet, body fat measurements and percentages, was assigned a trainer and off I went.

    Long story short, 5 weeks in and I’ve lost 9kg!

35. 35. okra | July 21st, 2008 at 8:38 am

    HG pardon my ignorance,, where is Core Fitness?

36. 36. Kapeesh | July 21st, 2008 at 11:06 am

    I go to pilates and its great. Paid KD 450 for 6 days a week of pilates, yoga, tai chi and other cardio machines. The best one i have been to as yet.

37. 37. Kapeesh | July 21st, 2008 at 11:06 am

    I go to pilates and its great. Paid KD 450 for 6 days a week for a year of pilates, yoga, tai chi and other cardio machines. The best one i have been to as yet.

38. 38. Kapeesh | July 21st, 2008 at 11:08 am

    Pilates & more is the name of the gym, i am sorry for the above two post i just got up ! Its located on the gulf street, next to the place where they are building the new Hilton. Great location and sweet trainers !

39. 39. Rashisha | July 23rd, 2008 at 10:31 pm

    Im looking to join a healthclub…. everyone is saying crown plaza (i have friends that go there which will be fun).. i want Hilton (Close to home)
    what do you suggest?

40. 40. mo | July 28th, 2008 at 8:18 am

    Corniche is about 900KD for an entire year. I think health clubs in Kuwait are way over priced… that’s probably why we have so many fat, unhealthy citizens! LOWER THE PRICES.

    hey IRISE

    DUDE!!!!! u have no idea how lazy ppl r in kuwait. its not the MONEYYY
    ITS the DALA3!!!!!!

41. 41. mo | July 28th, 2008 at 8:22 am

    P.s
    food is the kuwaiti drug of choice.

42. 42. Z | July 29th, 2008 at 4:38 am

    I’m not sure about the yearly membership prices but Oxygen is 40KD/month and Platinum (Kaifan) is 50KD/month. Biggest problems with Oxygen is that it’s packed since the training areas are smaller than Platinum’s and the parking is annoying, and most of all; you feel like you’re a test subject with all the staring. On the other hand, it does offer better classes and the trainers are just great.

43. 43. KLD | August 8th, 2008 at 2:59 pm

    i think expinsive clubs got nice benifits like the calm and peace atmosphere , parking and nice treatment that you won’t find in clubs like Oxygen and Platinum even if they are better in some equipment !

44. 44. rocky | September 13th, 2008 at 2:31 pm

    Pls does anyone know the membership fees at core fitness health club located at Bneid Al Gar, kuwait. From the feedback it sounds interesting to join.

    Regards,

45. 45. rocky | September 16th, 2008 at 9:11 am

    Does anyone know the contact telepone for Core Fitness health club located at Bneid Al Gar, kuwait ? Call 9550287

    Regards,

46. 46. AMK | December 29th, 2008 at 1:43 pm

    Hi guys, just reading through your blogs made me feel really nostalgic, I left Kuwait in 1970, I was a child in the 60s and we spent a lot of time at the Gazelle club in the late 60s. I think it was owned by the Al Mulla family? What ever became of it? If any of you have any information it would be great. I’m actually hoping you may be able to help track down a friend of a friend – he would be in his 50s now and his family name is Mubarak. Thank you.

47. 47. pureorama | January 6th, 2009 at 11:39 am

    Does anyone know of a decent gym located around Maidan Hawally or there about?
    My budget would be around 30-40 KD monthly at the maximum

48. 48. mischa | January 16th, 2009 at 3:11 am

    for ladies? you can check express fitness a 30mins. circuit workout suitable for busy ladies who dont have enough time in staying longer in a health club… in hawally contact them 22643050

49. 49. mischa | January 16th, 2009 at 3:19 am

    to add also i think one of the best health club i have ever seen in kuwait is THE CHAMPION in jabriya, they have a complete amenities in one roof, t for men, ladies, boys and girls health club, a state of the art health spa for men and women. and a football field on their rooftop. and soon they will introduce the wellness program were in all their clients will be having a chips that could handle their work out regime…for you guys better check the THE CHAMPION in jabriya, its really a haven for you to discover….

50. 50. Gus | February 4th, 2009 at 8:18 am

    well i have been to many gyms in kuwait, and i think when selecting a gym, you should make sure they have the facilities you want, like swimming pools and sauna…etc… and most clubs now have that… but i found that the most important feature of any gym/club are the coaches and trainers and staff.. I have been at platinum and i tell you the trainers do not do anything except chatting with their friends..no programs or plans or attention is given to others…, most of the gyms are like that, i found a small men gym in salmiya that is located on kuwait diving club simple but good coaches, now i am at the campions for men and thier prices are reasonable 370 for the whole year, the coaches really care and follow up and put plans for you

51. 51. Mohammed | February 4th, 2009 at 8:51 am

    Champion gym sucks .. the owners suck .. the facility might seem like a nice facility .. but behind all that work, theres a crappy management team. and a crappy boss “King”. right now theyre over pricing cause they spent soo much money on that place for absolutely no reason. you dont need to have LCD tvs in the bathroom. so when u think about it, theres absolutely no reason to join champion. the price you pay at champion is the same price you would pay at a mixed gym.

52. 52. Russ | February 12th, 2009 at 12:54 pm

    Walked by the old club early Feb 09, Gazelle Club looks long time closed/abandoned. Would be interesting to go look inside, but too dangerous/illegal. Has a strange shaped pier tower out into the Gulf; anyone know what its history is?

53. 53. Sarah | April 3rd, 2009 at 12:05 am

    Pls. can anyone guide me to join healthclub for women? it can be in salmiya or Hawally. Shouldn’t be more than 300 – 400KD per year. Anyone has idea about Flex? wht is their yearly package? Does Champion Gym is good for Ladies?

    Thanks in advance for all your help.

54. 54. Andrew | May 19th, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    Hey!
    Can any of you much-more-informed-than-me guys get the contact details for Oxygen, Platinum and Pilates & More?
    The web is horrible when it comes to information on Kuwait. Either that or my connection SUCKS!

    Thanks so much :)

55. 55. SarahScez | June 2nd, 2009 at 12:44 am

    here u go http://www.pilatesandmoreq8.com/

56. 56. alaa | September 22nd, 2009 at 1:55 am

    Hi;

    Im looking for a gym where i can go with my wife to,it should be A class but with acceptable budget and respectful for a couple.
    what are the options!

57. 57. Fatima | September 28th, 2009 at 6:30 pm

    hi

    i found a really good gym for women, 2 floors has big pool, jacuzzi, sauna. a whole range of classes like body sculpting, aerobics,steps, taebo etc plus a range of excercise machines. its 3 times a week (sat,mon,wed) for 1 month it cost 45KD. And men can go on sun,tues,thursday.

    Another good gym for men is called plantinum excellent services (3 floors of gym stuff) only 35kd.

58. 58. Fatima | September 28th, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    To Rocky
    In bneid al gar i know one place its an ayurverdic center it mostly focuses on yoga,slimming services etc its 60kd a month.

    Here is the website: http://www.ayurmana.com/

59. 59. Rayomand | September 28th, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    Thanks fatima, but the center is for ladies. Thanks anyway as i have recomended to my wife to join. I am member of Platinum gym in salmiya. It is value for money. The best for the price. At the moment they are having special promotion. contact me: rayomandinshaw@yahoo.com

    Regads,

60. 60. Anoop | September 29th, 2009 at 1:07 am

    Hi Rayomand ,

    What is the promotion in platinum gym.?Please can i have the details.

61. 61. Rayomand | September 29th, 2009 at 10:39 am

    Hi Anoop,

    R u from India ? which place ? I am from Hyderabad.
    I suppose now the promotion is 10 days free for every 1 month. Monthly it is KD 35. There is different promotion for quartely etc. call them to know the exact details. Tel 1880008. This promotion is for salmiya branch. dont know if they have other branches.
    Take care.

62. 62. Anoop | September 29th, 2009 at 11:18 am

    hi raymoand thanx am in salmiya cos am looking for a gud gym only near to mine is al mabroor but i learnt that it sucks i will try platinum! ya am from mumbai !

    takecare u 2 thanx again

63. 63. Rayomand | September 29th, 2009 at 11:37 am

    hi anoop, I was previous member of this club. Only retired and diwaniya crowd can be more found there. It is lousy place specially only 3 days you can use full club rest of the days it is only limited space utilization. if you have car, platinum is best in salmiya. It is jacuzzi, steam, sauna, swimming, squash & tennis courts. wi fi net facility, cafeteria etc. good luck to you.

64. 64. Anoop | September 29th, 2009 at 11:57 am

    Rayomand thanxs man ! its really helpful ! dont have a car though, but will try to manage !

65. 65. Rayomand | September 29th, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    Hi anoop, if you dont have a car, there r many small gyms in salmiya which will do for core fitness. You dont need fancy clubs to get in shape. I had personally lost >10kgs by doing workouts at home with least equipment. Good luck to you. Keep in touch.

66. 66. Anoop | September 29th, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    sure man thanks ya better walking and jogging in the park ! as an initial step! sure keep in touch anumen@rediffmail.com

67. 67. fatima | October 7th, 2009 at 12:55 am

    @ raymond.: Actually raymond the ” mabroor health club” has alternate days for both genders.

    For women its sat, mon, wed
    For men its sunday, tuesday,thursday

68. 68. Rayomand | October 7th, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    Hi Fatima,

    Yeah, that’s true. I used to go there before, but the facilities are limited on the alternated days as the premises is not the same. Plus side is there is not much crowd. I feel daily committment & proximity to the club is more important than anything else.

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