Dubai Personal Trainer Comparison · Updated September 2026
Best Personal Trainer in Dubai 2026: 13 Providers Compared
Find YOUR best personal trainer in Dubai. Compare 13 providers by training location, coaching support, published prices and package terms to find an option that fits your goals, lifestyle and budget.
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Quick Overview
13 Personal Training Providers in Dubai at a Glance
Compare training locations, specialisms and published starting prices to build your shortlist. Providers are listed alphabetically.
| Provider | Type | Training location | Nutrition included | Female coach | Selected specialisms | From / session | Google rating | Transparency23 criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbhiFit | Coaching team | Home · Gym · Online | Yes | Yes | Rehab · Kids & teens Seniors | Not published | 100+ reviews | 11/23 |
| Athleaders | Mobile team | Home · Building gym Outdoor · Hotel | Yes | Yes | Pre/postnatal · Seniors · GLP-1 support | AED 305 | 20+ reviews | 18/23 |
| DiFit Lifestyle | Mobile / hybrid team | Home · Gym Outdoor · Online | Yes | Yes | Pre/postnatal · Kids · Swimming | AED 189 | 200+ reviews | 18/23 |
| Embody Fitness | Private studio | DIFC studio · Online | Yes | Yes | Transformation Sports performance | Not published | 200+ reviewsSZR | 17/23 |
| Fit Squad DXB | Mobile team | Home · Building gym Outdoor · Partner gyms | Not stated | Yes | Corporate · Groups Assisted stretching | AED 300 | Not recorded | 12/23 |
| Fit with RozzieThis is us | Mobile team | Home · Building gym Private gyms · Online | Yes | Yes | Pre/postnatal · Seniors EMS · Kids · Nutrition | AED 250 | 20+ reviews | 22/23 |
| FitnGlam | Women-only gym | Own clubs | Not stated | Yes | EMS · Group classes Women’s fitness | Not published | 700+ reviewsAl Quoz | 11/23 |
| FitRepublik | Multisport centre | Dubai Sports City centre | Yes | Not stated | Pre/postnatal · Juniors Sport-specific training | Not published | 1,500+ reviews | 12/23 |
| Fortius | Coaching team | Home · Partner gym Online | Yes | Yes | Transformation Nutrition · Martial arts | Not published | 80+ reviews | 12/23 |
| Roar Fitness | Private studio | Downtown studio · Online | Yes | Not stated | Fat loss · Strength Lifestyle | Not published | 300+ reviewsDowntown | 13/23 |
| Train With Us | Mobile team | Home · Gym · Hotel Outdoor · Studio | Yes | Yes | Pre/postnatal · Boxing · EMS | Not published | 60+ reviews | 16/23 |
| Ultimate Performance | Studio chain | DIFC · Dubai Marina · Online | Yes | Not stated | 1:1 · 2:1 · Group · Online | Not published | 700+ reviewsDIFC | 10/23 |
| Warehouse Gym | Gym chain | Own gyms | Not stated | Not stated | Reformer · Kids · Group classes | Not published | 800+ reviewsDIFC | 5/23 |
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AbhiFit
Personal training & lifestyle coaching · Dubai
Personal training, nutrition and lifestyle coaching in Dubai, at home, in a gym or online. Services include rehabilitation, children, teens, seniors and group training.
Cancellation not stated
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Training & support
- Available services
- Personal training, groups, online coaching, nutrition, rehabilitation, kids, teens, seniors and corporate training.
- Training locations
- Home, gym and online.
- Area covered
- Dubai.
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support included.
- Between sessions
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Session length
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Coaches & qualifications
- Coach choice
- Female and male coaches. Multiple coach profiles; free individual coach choice is not stated.
- Qualifications listed
- Level 3 PT, Rehabilitation Levels 1 and 2, Nutrition Levels 1 and 2, and Level 4 Obesity listed.
- Original certificates
- No original certificates found in the reviewed material.
- Women-only facility
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Business
- AbhiFit Lifestyle Coaching Co.
Prices & package terms
- Starting rate
- No per-session rate published for in-person PT.
- Published packages
- PT package totals not published.
- Smallest package
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Package conditions
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Cancellation notice
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Additional costs
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Getting started & progress
- Consultation
- Free consultation.
- Trial session
- One free trial session.
- Assessment
- Assessment of medical concerns, joint or muscular discomfort and posture before programme planning.
- Progress tracking
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Medical clearance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Provider insurance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Athleaders
Mobile personal training team · Dubai
At-home personal training in Dubai with nutrition support, coach matching and an accountability coach. Sessions can take place at home, in your building gym or outdoors.
Outdoor · Hotel
12 hours’ cancellation notice
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Training & support
- Available services
- 1:1, buddy and group training; female fitness, seniors, GLP-1 support, injury rehabilitation, prenatal/postnatal, longevity, yoga, Pilates, nutrition and corporate training.
- Training locations
- Home, villa, building gym, garden, outdoor locations and hotel.
- Area covered
- Dubai.
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support included.
- Between sessions
- Accountability coach with check-ins every two weeks.
- Session length
- 60 minutes.
Coaches & qualifications
- Coach choice
- Female and male coaches. Individual coach profiles, coach matching and the option to change coach.
- Qualifications listed
- Coaches described as certified; awarding bodies and specific qualifications are not named.
- Original certificates
- No original certificates found in the reviewed material.
- Women-only facility
- No women-only facility.
- Business
- Athleaders Global Private Limited and Athleaders Global L.L.C-FZ. Dubai operation since 2025.
Prices & package terms
- Starting rate
- AED 305 per session.
- Published packages
- Package totals not published.
- Smallest package
- 12 sessions; no single-session option stated.
- Package conditions
- Payment in advance. Instalments remain binding for the full package. Validity is set at purchase; unused sessions expire. No refunds; credit only.
- Cancellation notice
- 12 hours, with written notice.
- Additional costs
- 5% VAT added. Higher coach levels cost more. Equipment included.
Getting started & progress
- Consultation
- Free consultation; 15 or 20 minutes stated.
- Trial session
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Assessment
- Goals, injuries, schedule, location, Functional Movement Screen and medical history.
- Progress tracking
- Checks every two weeks; measurements approximately every four weeks, including body composition and photos.
- Medical clearance
- Mentioned for seniors, existing medical conditions and pregnancy.
- Provider insurance
- Clients are asked to check their own health insurance. Provider insurance is not stated.
DiFit Lifestyle
Mobile, hybrid & online coaching · Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman
Mobile and online coaching across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. Offers 1:1 and semi-private training, nutrition support and a range of specialist services.
Outdoor · Online
Cancellation not stated
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Training & support
- Available services
- 1:1, semi-private and online training; yoga, Pilates, boxing, CrossFit, kids, corporate, prenatal/postnatal and swimming.
- Training locations
- Home, villa, apartment, compound, outdoor locations, gym and online.
- Area covered
- Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman.
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support included.
- Between sessions
- Weekly check-ins, account manager and app support.
- Session length
- 60 minutes; Super Premium sessions are 90 minutes.
Coaches & qualifications
- Coach choice
- Female and male coaches. Team profiles with coach assignment.
- Qualifications listed
- REPs UAE Level 3 and Level 4 listed.
- Original certificates
- No original certificates found in the reviewed material.
- Women-only facility
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Business
- DiFit Lifestyle Sports Services LLC. Operating since 2016.
Prices & package terms
- Starting rate
- AED 189 per session in the 24-session Standard package.
- Published packages
- Package totals not published.
- Smallest package
- 12 sessions; minimum package total not published.
- Package conditions
- Package-specific validity periods and freeze rules published.
- Cancellation notice
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Additional costs
- Transport and equipment included.
Getting started & progress
- Consultation
- Free consultation.
- Trial session
- In-person assessment: AED 99. Separate online offer: seven days free.
- Assessment
- PAR-Q and a 50-minute assessment with six components.
- Progress tracking
- Reassessments every four weeks.
- Medical clearance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Provider insurance
- The provider states that the customer and training location are fully insured.
Embody Fitness
Private personal training studio · DIFC, Dubai, plus online
Private studio training in DIFC, with online coaching and a separate ladies’ area. Offers 1:1 and 2:1 training, nutrition support and regular reassessments.
24 hours’ cancellation notice
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Training & support
- Available services
- 1:1, 2:1, online coaching, transformation, fat loss and sports performance.
- Training locations
- Private studio in DIFC and online.
- Area covered
- DIFC, Dubai, plus online.
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support included.
- Between sessions
- 24/7 support and reviews.
- Session length
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Coaches & qualifications
- Coach choice
- Female and male coaches. Multiple coach profiles; free individual coach choice is not stated.
- Qualifications listed
- REPs Level 3 Personal Training listed.
- Original certificates
- No original certificates found in the reviewed material.
- Women-only facility
- Separate ladies’ area within the studio.
- Business
- Embody Fitness LLC. Operating since 2017.
Prices & package terms
- Starting rate
- No per-session rate published for in-person PT.
- Published packages
- In-person PT package totals not published.
- Smallest package
- 12 sessions; minimum total not published.
- Package conditions
- Monthly advance payment. Packages are non-refundable and non-cancellable. A one-month notice period is also stated.
- Cancellation notice
- 24 hours; rescheduling within the same month.
- Additional costs
- 5% VAT included.
Getting started & progress
- Consultation
- Free consultation.
- Trial session
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Assessment
- Health questionnaire, body composition, movement screening and nutrition assessment.
- Progress tracking
- Regular reassessments.
- Medical clearance
- May be required.
- Provider insurance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Fit Squad DXB
Mobile personal training team · Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Mobile personal training in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including home, building-gym and outdoor sessions. Offers 1:1 coaching, small groups and corporate training.
Outdoor · Partner gyms
Cancellation not stated
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Training & support
- Available services
- 1:1, small-group and corporate training, plus assisted stretch coaching.
- Training locations
- Home, park, beach, building gym and partner gyms.
- Area covered
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- Nutrition
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Between sessions
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Session length
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Coaches & qualifications
- Coach choice
- Female and male coaches. Coach profiles with Pro and Master categories. Free individual coach choice is not clearly stated.
- Qualifications listed
- Coaches described as certified; specific qualifications or awarding bodies are not named.
- Original certificates
- No original certificates found in the reviewed material.
- Women-only facility
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Business
- Outdoor training licence mentioned; legal entity not stated.
Prices & package terms
- Starting rate
- AED 300 per session in the 20-session package.
- Published packages
- 5 sessions: AED 1,875
10 sessions: AED 3,250
20 sessions: AED 6,000 - Smallest package
- Single session: AED 500. Smallest package: 5 sessions.
- Package conditions
- Payment in advance.
- Cancellation notice
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Additional costs
- 5% VAT added. Master trainers priced individually.
Getting started & progress
- Consultation
- Free consultation.
- Trial session
- Free taster session.
- Assessment
- Consultation and coach matching.
- Progress tracking
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Medical clearance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Provider insurance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Fit with Rozzie
This is usMobile personal training team · Dubai and online
Personal training with female coaches at home, in your building gym or online. Specialist options include prenatal, postnatal, seniors, kids and EMS.
Private gym · Online
18 hours’ cancellation notice
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Training & support
- Available services
- 1-on-1 PT, prenatal, postnatal, seniors, kids and family, EMS, nutrition and online coaching.
- Training locations
- Home, villa, building gym, private gym and online.
- Area covered
- Dubai and online.
- Nutrition
- Practical nutrition guidance included in personal training packages; dedicated nutrition coaching also available separately.
- Between sessions
- WhatsApp support from your coach between sessions, tailored to your needs and training schedule. Daily or weekly check-ins, as agreed individually.
- Session length
- PT: 60 minutes. EMS: 20 active minutes, approximately 30-40 minutes overall.
Coaches & qualifications
- Coach choice
- Female coaches. Individual coach profiles; choice subject to availability.
- Qualifications listed
- NASM International PT, Nutrition and Cycling; NASM/AFAA CPR; Active IQ Level 3 Pre & Postnatal.
- Original certificates
- Original certificates shown on the website.
- Women-only facility
- No. Female coaches are available; this is a mobile service.
- Business
- Lamarix FZ-LLC, RAKEZ. Founder Rozzie Kinyua has been coaching clients in Dubai since 2022.
Prices & package terms
- Starting rate
- AED 250 per session with the 72-session package.
- Published packages
- 12 sessions: AED 3,600
36 sessions: AED 9,900
72 sessions: AED 18,000
Separate nutrition packages: AED 950 / 2,700 / 4,200. - Smallest package
- 12 sessions, AED 3,600 total.
- Package conditions
- 12 sessions: 2 months
36 sessions: 5 months
72 sessions: 10 months
Validity starts with the first session. For prenatal training, unused sessions can carry over into postnatal training for up to 4 months after birth, once medically cleared to resume exercise. - Cancellation notice
- 18 hours.
- Additional costs
- Personal training package prices include 5% VAT, coach travel to the agreed training location in Dubai and session equipment where needed. No extra travel or equipment fees.
Getting started & progress
- Consultation
- Free initial consultation.
- Trial session
- AED 300 for a private 60-minute trial session. One per new client. If you continue with a package, the trial counts as your first session.
- Assessment
- Optional five-minute self-assessment. Before training starts: health and lifestyle assessment, goals discussion, agreed training setup and package terms confirmed in the client agreement.
- Progress tracking
- Exercises, repetitions, resistance, technique and training consistency are reviewed. Body-weight changes can be considered for fat-loss goals; the programme is adjusted as progress develops.
- Medical clearance
- Required for prenatal and postnatal training; otherwise according to medical guidance.
- Provider insurance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Personal accident cover
- Personal accident insurance is not included in training packages. Clients are advised to check their own cover for the planned activities and locations.
FitnGlam
Women-only gym chain · Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Women-only clubs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with personal training, group classes and EMS. PT requires an active membership, with club facilities available alongside training.
24 hours’ cancellation notice
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Training & support
- Available services
- Personal training, classes, gym, EMS and sauna/steam facilities.
- Training locations
- Own women-only clubs.
- Area covered
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- Nutrition
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Between sessions
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Session length
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Coaches & qualifications
- Coach choice
- Female coaches. Multiple coach profiles; free individual coach choice is not stated.
- Qualifications listed
- Multiple qualifications mentioned; specific qualifications not identified in the reviewed data.
- Original certificates
- No original certificates found in the reviewed material.
- Women-only facility
- Women-only gym chain.
- Business
- FitnGlam Ladies Gym LLC.
Prices & package terms
- Starting rate
- No per-session rate published for in-person PT.
- Published packages
- PT package totals not published.
- Smallest package
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Package conditions
- Sessions must be used before the contract expires. Extensions require approval; freezes incur a fee.
- Cancellation notice
- 24 hours.
- Additional costs
- Active membership required for PT. VAT included.
Getting started & progress
- Consultation
- Free PT consultation not stated.
- Trial session
- One mandatory welcome session; a separate PT trial is not specified.
- Assessment
- PAR-Q and welcome session.
- Progress tracking
- App records attended sessions; specific progress measurements are not stated.
- Medical clearance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Provider insurance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
FitRepublik
Multisport centre with personal training · Dubai Sports City
Personal training at a multisport centre in Dubai Sports City. Alongside 1:1 coaching, the centre offers group exercise, swimming, martial arts and junior programmes.
Own centre
48 hours’ cancellation notice
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Training & support
- Available services
- Gym, group exercise, mind and body, swimming, martial arts, gymnastics, 1:1 PT, juniors, prenatal/postnatal, sport-specific training and prehabilitation/rehabilitation.
- Training locations
- Own centre in Dubai Sports City.
- Area covered
- Dubai Sports City.
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support included.
- Between sessions
- Monthly progress checks.
- Session length
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Coaches & qualifications
- Coach choice
- Coach gender: not stated. Coach matching mentioned; individual profiles not found in the reviewed material.
- Qualifications listed
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Original certificates
- No original certificates found in the reviewed material.
- Women-only facility
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Business
- LLC legal form with licence number 721124 recorded.
Prices & package terms
- Starting rate
- No per-session rate published for in-person PT.
- Published packages
- PT package totals not published.
- Smallest package
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Package conditions
- PT sessions are non-refundable and non-transferable. Membership joining fee stated.
- Cancellation notice
- At least 48 hours.
- Additional costs
- Non-refundable joining and administration fees stated in clause 4.3.
Getting started & progress
- Consultation
- Free PT consultation not stated.
- Trial session
- Free class offered; a personal-training trial is not specified.
- Assessment
- Pre-exercise questionnaire.
- Progress tracking
- A specific progress measurement method is not stated.
- Medical clearance
- Doctor’s letter required for medication or medical conditions, under clause 2.4.
- Provider insurance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Fortius
Personal training & online coaching · Dubai
Personal training at home or at a partner gym in Al Quoz, with online coaching also available. Offers nutrition coaching, martial arts and transformation programmes.
Online
Cancellation not stated
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Training & support
- Available services
- Personal training, online training, nutrition coaching, martial arts and a 12-week body transformation programme.
- Training locations
- Train Strength and Fitness partner gym in Al Quoz, home and online.
- Area covered
- Dubai.
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support included.
- Between sessions
- Regular reviews; daily WhatsApp support is specified for the Longevity offer.
- Session length
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Coaches & qualifications
- Coach choice
- Female and male coaches. Founder profile available; no full team overview in the reviewed material.
- Qualifications listed
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science stated for all trainers.
- Original certificates
- No original certificates found in the reviewed material.
- Women-only facility
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Business
- Fortius Sports Services LLC.
Prices & package terms
- Starting rate
- No per-session rate published for in-person PT.
- Published packages
- PT package totals not published in the reviewed data.
- Smallest package
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Package conditions
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Cancellation notice
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Additional costs
- Partner-gym access is not included.
Getting started & progress
- Consultation
- Free consultation.
- Trial session
- No general PT trial found. Separate Longevity offer: 14 days free.
- Assessment
- Comprehensive initial assessment.
- Progress tracking
- Regular reviews mentioned; specific progress measurements are not stated.
- Medical clearance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Provider insurance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Roar Fitness
Private personal training studio · Downtown Dubai, London and online
Private studio training in Downtown Dubai, with London and online options. Combines 1:1 training with nutrition support, ongoing accountability and progress tracking.
Online
24 hours’ cancellation notice
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Training & support
- Available services
- 1:1 and online coaching, with fat loss, lifestyle, muscle and strength programmes.
- Training locations
- Studios in Downtown Dubai and London, plus online.
- Area covered
- Downtown Dubai, London and online.
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support included.
- Between sessions
- Ongoing accountability and weekly support.
- Session length
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Coaches & qualifications
- Coach choice
- Coach gender: not stated. Coach profiles or selection: not stated.
- Qualifications listed
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Original certificates
- No original certificates found in the reviewed material.
- Women-only facility
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Business
- Roar Fitness Ltd, England. Local Dubai legal entity not stated.
Prices & package terms
- Starting rate
- No per-session rate published for in-person PT.
- Published packages
- Dubai PT package totals not published.
- Smallest package
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Package conditions
- Sessions valid for four months from the first session. Pauses possible; extensions available for a fee.
- Cancellation notice
- 24 hours.
- Additional costs
- 5% VAT included.
Getting started & progress
- Consultation
- Free 30-minute consultation.
- Trial session
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Assessment
- Questionnaire with functional and biomechanical assessment.
- Progress tracking
- Body composition, photos and performance measurements.
- Medical clearance
- May be recommended.
- Provider insurance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Train With Us
Mobile personal training team · Dubai
Personal training at home, in your building gym, at a hotel, outdoors or in a studio in Dubai. Offers coach selection, prenatal/postnatal training, boxing and EMS.
Hotel · Outdoor · Studio
Cancellation not stated
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Training & support
- Available services
- 1:1 PT with female or male coaches; prenatal/postnatal, boxing and EMS.
- Training locations
- Home, villa, building gym, hotel, outdoors and studio.
- Area covered
- Dubai.
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support included.
- Between sessions
- Weekly check-ins.
- Session length
- Standard PT duration not stated. EMS: 20 minutes.
Coaches & qualifications
- Coach choice
- Female and male coaches. Coach profiles available; customers can choose a coach.
- Qualifications listed
- IFBB Advanced, REPs Level 3 and NASM listed.
- Original certificates
- No original certificates found in the reviewed material.
- Women-only facility
- No women-only facility.
- Business
- DED and Dubai Sports Council licensing mentioned; legal entity not stated. Operating in Dubai since 2016.
Prices & package terms
- Starting rate
- No per-session rate published for in-person PT.
- Published packages
- PT: AED 4,500 for 12 sessions. EMS package prices: AED 4,000 and AED 7,500.
- Smallest package
- 12 PT sessions; AED 4,500 total.
- Package conditions
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Cancellation notice
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Additional costs
- No additional gym membership fee. Equipment included.
Getting started & progress
- Consultation
- Free consultation.
- Trial session
- Trial lesson offered; whether it is free or paid is not stated.
- Assessment
- Assessment at the training location.
- Progress tracking
- Progress tracking and weekly check-ins.
- Medical clearance
- Mentioned for prenatal, postnatal and EMS training.
- Provider insurance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Ultimate Performance
International personal training studio chain · DIFC and Dubai Marina; international studio network
Studio-based personal training in DIFC and Dubai Marina, with online options. Offers 1:1, 2:1 and group coaching, nutrition support and app-based follow-up.
Online
48 hours’ standard notice
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Training & support
- Available services
- 1:1, 2:1, group, virtual and online coaching.
- Training locations
- Private studios in DIFC and Dubai Marina, plus online.
- Area covered
- DIFC and Dubai Marina; international studio network.
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support included.
- Between sessions
- App, messages and weekly reviews.
- Session length
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Coaches & qualifications
- Coach choice
- Coach gender: not stated. Coach profiles or selection: not stated.
- Qualifications listed
- Internal training system with 200+ hours annually; external qualifications are not named.
- Original certificates
- No original certificates found in the reviewed material.
- Women-only facility
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Business
- UP Fitness Limited named; Dubai legal entity not stated. Company established in 2009; Dubai start date not stated.
Prices & package terms
- Starting rate
- No per-session rate published for in-person PT.
- Published packages
- PT package totals not published.
- Smallest package
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Package conditions
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Cancellation notice
- 48 hours as standard; 24 hours for 100-Club members.
- Additional costs
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Getting started & progress
- Consultation
- Whether the consultation is free is not stated.
- Trial session
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Assessment
- PAR-Q, questionnaire, lifestyle, body composition and movement assessment.
- Progress tracking
- More than 50 metrics, body composition and app-based tracking.
- Medical clearance
- Recommended when needed.
- Provider insurance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Warehouse Gym
Gym chain with personal training · Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Gym-based personal training across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, alongside group classes, Reformer and children’s programmes. Separate ladies-only locations are available.
Cancellation not stated
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Training & support
- Available services
- 1:1 PT, gym access, classes, Reformer and kids’ programmes.
- Training locations
- Own gym locations.
- Area covered
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- Nutrition
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Between sessions
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Session length
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Coaches & qualifications
- Coach choice
- Coach gender: not stated. Coach profiles or selection: not stated.
- Qualifications listed
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Original certificates
- No original certificates found in the reviewed material.
- Women-only facility
- Separate ladies-only locations.
- Business
- The Warehouse Fitness Center LLC.
Prices & package terms
- Starting rate
- No per-session rate published for in-person PT.
- Published packages
- PT package totals not published.
- Smallest package
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Package conditions
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Cancellation notice
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Additional costs
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Getting started & progress
- Consultation
- Free PT consultation not stated.
- Trial session
- Free gym trial offered; a personal-training trial is not specified.
- Assessment
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Progress tracking
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Medical clearance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
- Provider insurance
- Not stated in the reviewed data.
Prices are advertised starting rates; package conditions may apply. “Not stated” means information was not found in the reviewed data. “No” under original certificates means no original certificates were found, not that a coach is unqualified. Transparency measures published information across 23 criteria, not coaching quality. Google ratings refer to the recorded profiles and may cover a specific branch.
What We Found Across All 13 Personal Training Providers
Comparing thirteen providers reveals patterns that are difficult to spot when browsing their websites separately. These five findings explain what you can check before enquiring, which questions remain open and why the loudest marketing claim is not necessarily the most useful information.
The figures below reflect the information reviewed on 11 September 2026.
Do personal trainers in Dubai publish their prices?
5 of 13
published an in-person personal training price: four listed a per-session starting rate, while one published a package total without a per-session figure. The other eight had no recorded in-person PT price; online coaching prices and gym memberships were not counted.
We compared every published price, converted to a like-for-like figure, on our personal trainer cost in Dubai page.
Published figures still need context. Two providers quoted prices before 5% VAT: Athleaders’ AED 305 session becomes AED 320.25, while Fit Squad’s AED 500 single session becomes AED 525. Only 6 of 13 explicitly stated whether VAT was included or additional in the reviewed information.
A starting rate can also depend on purchasing a larger package, while gym access and other inclusions vary. For a closer look at these costs and commitments, see our guide to personal trainer costs in Dubai.
Booking conditions deserve as much attention as the session price
7 of 13
published a cancellation notice period, ranging from 12 to 48 hours. Some also listed exceptions for particular memberships or conditions for rescheduling.
8 of 13
published at least one package condition. The detail varied considerably: some stated only that payment was required in advance, while others explained validity periods, freezes, extensions or restrictions on refunds and transfers.
These differences matter when work, travel or family commitments interrupt your training. Before buying, establish how long the package lasts, whether you can pause it and what happens to unused sessions. A session price alone does not tell you how much flexibility you are purchasing.
Do personal trainers in Dubai publish insurance details?
1 of 13
explicitly stated that training was insured for the client and training location: DiFit Lifestyle.
Athleaders referred clients to their own health insurance. That is a different issue from the provider’s insurance and does not establish whether its coaches have cover.
Across the other twelve providers, we found no explicit statement confirming provider insurance in the reviewed information. An absent statement does not mean an absent policy. It means the published information does not answer that question, so it remains something to clarify directly.
Qualifications were easier to claim than to check
6 of 13
named specific qualifications or a relevant degree. General descriptions such as “certified” or “qualified” did not provide the same detail, and a named qualification did not always identify the awarding institution.
1 of 13
displayed original certificates in the reviewed material. This gives readers an additional way to inspect the qualifications being presented. It does not mean that coaches at other providers are uncertified.
7 of 13
stated when medical clearance was needed or recommended, including circumstances involving pregnancy, postnatal training, older clients or existing conditions. For specialist coaching, the useful question is which qualifications and screening process apply to the coach and service you would actually book.
Twelve providers used “best”, “leading” or similar language
12 of 13
used some form of superiority claim. These statements referred to different services, locations and markets, including personal trainers, gyms, boxing services and international businesses.
The table summarises the wording and supporting references recorded in our review.
| Provider | Self-description recorded | Supporting reference recorded |
|---|---|---|
| AbhiFit | Best personal trainer in the UAE | Awards named from 2019 and 2024; the broader claim is not established by those references alone |
| Athleaders | Number-one-rated in Dubai; number one for four years | Unnamed forums and magazines; no verifiable reference recorded |
| DiFit Lifestyle | Dubai’s number-one personal training | None recorded |
| Embody Fitness | Dubai’s best luxury private gym | None recorded |
| Fit Squad DXB | Number one for personal trainers in Dubai | None recorded |
| Fit with Rozzie | No superiority claim recorded | Not applicable |
| FitnGlam | Work with the best fitness coaches | None recorded |
| FitRepublik | Best gym and best personal trainers in Dubai | None recorded |
| Fortius | Dubai’s best personal trainers | None recorded |
| Roar Fitness | Best personal trainers in Dubai | None recorded |
| Train With Us | Dubai’s leading boxing trainers | None recorded |
| Ultimate Performance | Number-one-rated personal training business worldwide | No ranking methodology recorded |
| Warehouse Gym | Best gym in Dubai | None recorded |
Providers listed alphabetically. Descriptions are summarised from the reviewed material. We record the claims and their stated support; we do not determine whether the claims are true.
These statements do not provide a shared basis for comparing all thirteen providers. A claim about a worldwide business, for example, does not establish which coach or training arrangement will suit you in Dubai.
That is why the provider comparison uses an alphabetical list and filters based on your preferences. The transparency score measures published information across 23 criteria. It does not rank coaching quality, promise results or identify one provider as the best choice for everyone.
Three Types of Personal Training Providers in Dubai
Where you train shapes how personal training fits into your routine. This comparison covers three main setups: a coach coming to you, sessions at a dedicated PT studio, and coaching within a gym or multisport centre. Some providers offer more than one.
Mobile and At-Home Personal Training
Your coach comes to your home, building gym or another agreed location. This service can be delivered by an individual trainer or a company coordinating several coaches.
A practical fit if…
… you want to avoid a separate journey and train close to home.
Check whether your building permits external trainers, what equipment is available and who brings anything else you need. For outdoor sessions, agree on an alternative when the weather makes training impractical.
With an individual trainer, ask what happens during holidays or illness. With a team, clarify whether you keep the same coach and how your programme is handed over if someone else takes over.
Private Personal Training Studios
You attend a dedicated facility where coached training is central to the service. You choose the environment alongside the coach and their approach to programming.
A practical fit if…
… you prefer a dedicated place for coached sessions and can make the journey part of your regular routine.
Visit at the time you would normally train. Check how many clients share the space, whether your coach works exclusively with you during your appointment and whether the atmosphere suits you. A private studio does not necessarily mean exclusive use of the room or equipment.
Gyms and Multisport Centres
Personal training takes place within a wider facility offering equipment, classes or other sports. Your coached sessions can form part of a broader exercise routine.
A practical fit if…
… you want to combine PT with independent workouts, classes, swimming or other activities at the same venue.
Ask how your trainer would account for the activities you already do and structure the sessions you complete independently. If you already belong to a gym, check whether you must use its own trainers or can bring an external coach.
How to Choose the Right Personal Trainer in Dubai
The comparison above helps you decide which provider to contact. The next step is to understand whether the person who would coach you is a good fit. Use the initial conversation and, where available, a trial session to explore these six points.
1
Meet the Coach Who Would Actually Train You
Confirm who would deliver your regular sessions and ask to speak with them before buying a package. Some providers let you choose; others recommend a coach after discussing your needs.
Also clarify what happens to prepaid sessions if that person becomes unavailable or leaves the company. Establish whether you can accept a replacement, pause training or receive a refund, and have the agreed conditions confirmed in writing.
Ask: “Can I meet my proposed coach before paying and understand my options if they cannot continue?”
2
Look for Experience Relevant to Your Starting Point
A trainer’s physique alone does not establish how well they can coach you. Describe your experience, previous difficulties and what you want help with.
Ask for an example of how they approached a similar situation, without sharing another client’s private information. Listen for what they adapted and why. Relevant experience should help them ask better questions about you; it should not become a promise to reproduce someone else’s results.
Ask: “How have you helped someone with a similar starting point, and what would you need to understand about me?”
3
Check Whether You Can Communicate Openly
Notice whether the coach listens, asks follow-up questions and explains things in language you understand. Discuss whether you prefer calm guidance, direct instructions or frequent encouragement.
You should feel comfortable requesting another explanation, describing discomfort or admitting that something is difficult to follow. Pay attention to how the coach responds to your feedback during the conversation.
Ask: “How would you adapt your coaching if I felt overwhelmed or struggled to follow your instructions?”
4
Understand What Happens Before the First Exercise
Find out what the coach needs to learn about your health history, current activity, previous injuries and training experience before you begin. If you are pregnant, returning after childbirth or managing a medical condition, discuss how their screening process addresses your circumstances and when they would request medical guidance.
Then ask them to connect that information to the proposed first weeks. They should explain what remains to be assessed and how it could influence the plan.
Ask: “What would you check before we start exercising, and how would that shape my first few weeks?”
5
Test Whether the Plan Fits Your Actual Week
Describe the week you usually have, including changing work hours, family commitments and travel. Where relevant, discuss Ramadan or extended summer trips.
Look for a coach who can explain how the plan would adapt when your available time or equipment changes. Agree on realistic first steps and how you would review progress, including what may need adjusting along the way.
Ask: “How would you adapt my plan during a busy week or a ten-day trip?”
6
Observe How They Coach During a Trial
Four of the thirteen providers published a free or paid in-person trial offer in our reviewed information: two free and two paid. Ask directly about availability and whether the trial would be with your intended coach.
During the session, notice whether the trainer watches your attempts, gives understandable instructions and checks whether their explanation helped. When you struggle, observe how they adjust the exercise or their teaching. Consider these details alongside how comfortable you felt communicating with them.
Ask: “What did you notice during this session, and how would that influence our next one?”
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Training in Dubai
Who is the best personal trainer in Dubai?
The right trainer depends on your goals, preferred training location, availability and the coaching style that suits you. Use the comparison to shortlist providers, then speak with the coach who would actually train you. That conversation helps establish whether their experience and approach match what you need.
How much does a personal trainer cost in Dubai?
Prices vary by provider, package size and what the service includes. A published per-session starting rate may require purchasing a larger package upfront. Before comparing offers, check the total commitment, session duration and any additional charges. Our personal trainer cost in Dubai guide explains the published prices and package differences.
Can I request a female personal trainer, and does that mean a women-only environment?
You can request a female coach from providers that offer one, subject to availability. This does not automatically mean a women-only environment: sessions may take place in a mixed gym, at home or in another shared space. If privacy matters, confirm who can access the area during your appointment. See our female personal trainer in Dubai page for more information.
Should I use a personal trainer directory or book directly with a provider?
A directory can help you discover coaches and compare profiles. Establish whether it simply introduces you or also manages payment, scheduling and support. Check who your agreement is with and who handles problems after booking. When booking directly, clarify the same responsibilities with the provider.
Do Google reviews of a gym reflect the quality of its personal training?
They may include personal training feedback, but the overall rating can also reflect classes, parking, reception, equipment and membership administration. Look for reviews describing the service you intend to book and, where possible, your proposed coach. Check the branch and review date, since feedback about another location or a former trainer may be less relevant.
Can I share personal training sessions with a partner or friend?
Some providers in this comparison offer buddy, semi-private or group training. Confirm whether the price is per person or for the whole session, how many people can attend and how the coach accommodates different abilities and goals. Also ask what happens if one person cannot attend and whether each participant needs a separate package.
Does online personal training include live video sessions?
Not necessarily. Online coaching can include live video sessions, a programme to follow independently, exercise demonstrations, messaging or scheduled check-ins. Confirm how much direct time you receive with the coach, whether they observe you exercising and how you submit questions or videos for feedback. The label “online coaching” alone does not specify these details.
Does a provider covering my Dubai neighbourhood guarantee an available coach?
No. Published coverage identifies the areas a provider serves; it does not confirm availability for your preferred days and times. When enquiring, provide your community or building, preferred session times, intended start date and any language or coach preference. Ask the provider to confirm a suitable coach and a recurring slot before purchasing a package.
How We Collected and Compared the Data
This comparison brings together publicly available information about thirteen personal training providers serving Dubai. The comparison dataset is dated 11 September 2026. It records what we found in the reviewed material at that point; prices, personnel, services and policies may subsequently change.
Who Publishes This Comparison
This page is published by Fit with Rozzie, which is also one of the thirteen providers included. We have a commercial interest in the market we are describing. This is a provider-published comparison, not an independent consumer organisation’s assessment.
Fit with Rozzie is identified in the comparison and assessed against the same 23 disclosure criteria as every other provider. Providers appear alphabetically. Inclusion, position and the transparency score do not constitute a ranking of coaching quality.
Scope and Sources
The comparison covers a selected group of mobile coaching businesses, private studios, gyms and an individual trainer. It is not a complete directory or a statistically representative sample of Dubai’s personal training market. Marketplaces, directories and providers offering EMS only were not systematically assessed for inclusion.
We compiled information from the provider website material collected for this review, including service descriptions, coach profiles, pricing information, FAQs and terms where available. Contract details were recorded alongside service information because conditions such as cancellation windows or package validity may appear on separate pages.
AI tools assisted with organising, summarising and presenting the material. The compiled comparison was reviewed before publication. This process does not guarantee that every relevant page was captured or that every omission or inconsistency was identified.
The comparison records published descriptions. It is not based on personally testing all thirteen services. A published certificate, licence statement or insurance claim is not an independent verification of that document or cover.
What “Not Stated” Means
“Not stated” means that the relevant information was not found in the material reviewed. It does not mean the provider lacks the qualification, service, policy or insurance.
An explicit answer and missing information are treated differently. For example, stating that there is no women-only facility answers that question; making no statement leaves it unresolved.
Related services are also distinguished. A free gym visit is not automatically a personal training trial. A female coach does not establish a women-only environment. A reference to the client’s own health insurance does not establish whether the provider has insurance.
How the Transparency Score Works
Each provider can receive one point for each of 23 criteria, giving a maximum score of 23/23. All criteria carry equal weight, with no partial points.
One point means that the reviewed information meets the disclosure requirement in the table below. Zero means that the requirement was not met by the reviewed material. It does not establish that the underlying service or policy is absent.
A point does not require every possible detail to be published. For example, a stated package condition can earn one point without explaining every rule about expiry, refunds and pauses. An explicit statement that an option is unavailable can answer a criterion where relevant; silence cannot.
| # | Criterion | What counts towards the score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Named qualifications | A specific coaching qualification or relevant degree is identified. “Certified” alone does not qualify. |
| 2 | Original certificates visible | Images or copies of qualification certificates are displayed. Visibility does not independently establish authenticity or competence. |
| 3 | Coach profiles or selection | Profiles, a selection or matching process, or an identifiable individual coach are described. |
| 4 | Legal entity | A business or legal entity is named. This does not verify a Dubai licence or necessarily identify the local contracting entity. |
| 5 | Training locations | The places or settings in which training is delivered are stated. |
| 6 | Nutrition support in the package | Whether nutrition support is included is stated. |
| 7 | Support between sessions | Follow-up, messaging, check-ins or another form of ongoing support is described. |
| 8 | Training formats | Available training formats or services are identified. |
| 9 | Geographic coverage | Service areas or locations are identified. |
| 10 | Coach gender | Available coach genders are stated or identifiable in the reviewed profile information. |
| 11 | Women-only environment | The presence or absence of a women-only facility or area is stated. |
| 12 | Session duration | The duration of regular personal training is stated. An EMS-only duration does not qualify. |
| 13 | Starting price per session | An in-person PT rate per session is explicitly published, including a rate conditional on a package. |
| 14 | Package totals | A total price for an in-person PT package is published. |
| 15 | Package conditions | At least one substantive condition is stated, such as advance payment, validity, pauses or refund restrictions. |
| 16 | Cancellation notice | A notice period for cancelling or rescheduling PT is stated. |
| 17 | Additional costs or inclusions | Information is given about VAT, equipment, travel, gym access or another relevant inclusion or extra charge. |
| 18 | Free initial consultation | The availability or conditions of a complimentary consultation are stated, including any requirement to book a package. |
| 19 | Trial session | An in-person PT trial or introductory assessment offer is described. Free or paid status is recorded separately when stated. |
| 20 | Onboarding or assessment | An initial information-gathering, screening or assessment process is described. |
| 21 | Progress tracking | Measurements, performance tracking or another explicit method of reviewing progress is described. A check-in alone does not establish a measurement method. |
| 22 | Medical clearance | Circumstances in which medical guidance or clearance is needed or recommended are described. . |
| 23 | Provider insurance | A statement about provider insurance or cover for the training service is recorded. A reference only to the client’s own health insurance does not qualify. |
The same denominator of 23 applies to every provider. It is not adjusted for how relevant an individual criterion is to a particular business model or client. The selection of criteria is an editorial decision.
The score measures published information across these selected topics. It does not measure coaching ability, safety, value for money or likely results. Additional certificates, longer descriptions or higher prices do not earn extra points within a criterion.
How Prices and Filters Are Presented
The overview uses explicitly published rates per session for in-person personal training. We do not calculate an unpublished session rate by dividing a package total, and we do not substitute online coaching or gym membership prices for PT prices. Any explanatory calculation elsewhere on the page is identified separately.
Advertised prices retain their recorded VAT basis. They are not standardised to a common tax-inclusive figure in the overview, so two displayed rates may not be directly comparable. Package requirements and known inclusions or additional costs appear in the provider details. A starting rate is not necessarily the price of a standalone session.
The filters group related terms into broader options. For example, home includes villas and apartments, while group includes buddy and semi-private formats. These groupings help readers shortlist providers; they do not mean the services are identical. Relevant distinctions remain in the provider descriptions.
How We Use Google Reviews
Google ratings and review counts refer to the profiles recorded in our dataset. They are snapshots, not live figures. A branch rating should not be treated as a rating for every location or coach.
The recurring themes were assessed from a supplied Outscraper sample of Google reviews, with separately supplied manual review material used for Train With Us. This was not a complete or random collection of all reviews. The selection can affect which experiences and themes appear.
We describe a theme as recurring when it appears in at least two separate reviewers’ accounts. An isolated criticism is identified as an individual report. No critical comments in the sample does not establish that none exist elsewhere. Review themes summarise reviewers’ accounts; they are not independently verified findings about the events described.
Reviews of gyms may concern facilities, classes, parking or administration as well as personal training. These provide context about the wider customer experience and should not all be attributed to coaching quality.
Provider-hosted testimonials were not treated as independent Google reviews. Google ratings, review counts, review themes and before-and-after photographs do not contribute to the transparency score.
How We Record Marketing Claims
We record providers’ own superiority claims, such as descriptions of themselves as “best”, “leading” or “number one”, and note the supporting references found in the reviewed material. We do not determine whether those claims are true.
Context matters. A guide discussing how to find the best trainer for an individual is different from a provider declaring itself the best. This distinction applies wherever the wording appears, including page titles. Claims about different services, locations or international businesses are not treated as directly equivalent.
Updates and Corrections
We have taken care to represent the reviewed information accurately, but an entry may contain an error, omit relevant material or become outdated. Providers and readers are welcome to contact info@fitwithrozzie.com with corrections or updates.
Please identify the provider and entry concerned, explain the proposed correction and include a link to the relevant public source where possible. If the information changed after the review date, please indicate when the change took effect.
We will review the supporting material and correct or update the relevant entry where warranted, including any affected transparency score or summary figure. Information supplied privately can help clarify an issue, but a disclosure point requires supporting information to be publicly available.
Subsequent updates should be read alongside the review date shown for the relevant information. Before purchasing, confirm current prices, availability and terms directly with the provider.
Sources
| Provider | Website | Google Business Profile |
|---|---|---|
| AbhiFit | Websiteabhifit.com | Google Business ProfileAbhiifit: Personal Trainer, Weight Loss & Fitness Coach in Dubai, UAE |
| Athleaders | Websiteathleaders.ae | Google Business ProfileAthleaders Global Dubai |
| DiFit Lifestyle | Websitedifitlifestyle.com | Google Business ProfileDiFit Lifestyle Personal Trainer Dubai |
| Embody Fitness | Websiteembodyfitness.ae | Google Business ProfileEmbody Fitness – Sheikh Zayed Road |
| Fit Squad DXB | Websitefitsquaddxb.com | Google Business ProfileNo Google profile recorded in the comparison dataset. |
| Fit with Rozzie | Websitefitwithrozzie.com | Google Business ProfileFitwithrozzie |
| FitnGlam | Websitefitnglam.ae | Google Business ProfileFitnGlam Women’s SuperClub Al Quoz |
| FitRepublik | Websitefitrepublik.com | Google Business ProfileFitRepublik Fitness Center |
| Fortius | Websitefortiusdubai.com | Google Business ProfileFortius Fitness Services |
| Roar Fitness | Websiteroar-fitness.com | Google Business ProfileRoar Fitness Dubai Downtown |
| Train With Us | Websitetrainwithus.ae | Google Business ProfileTrain With Us PT DubaiDirect profile link not recorded. |
| Ultimate Performance | Websiteultimateperformance.com | Google Business ProfileUltimate Performance Personal Trainers Dubai DIFC |
| Warehouse Gym | Websitewhgym.com | Google Business ProfileWarehouse Gym - DIFC |
Sources for the comparison dated 11 September 2026. Website links identify the providers; Google links open the recorded profiles’ reviews. Profile names may differ from trading names. A missing profile link does not mean that no profile exists.
Could Fit with Rozzie Be Your Match?
Our mobile team offers personal training at home and in building gyms across selected Dubai communities. We support clients through pregnancy and after childbirth, adults over sixty, kids and families, and people returning to training after a break.
Tell us what you want help with, where you would like to train and what your week looks like. We will discuss whether our coaching and availability fit your needs. If we are not the right match, we will tell you.
Written by Rozzie Kinyua
Certified Personal Trainer in Dubai - EMS Coach | Nutrition Coach | Pre & Postnatal Specialist
This guide was written by Rozzie Kinyua, founder of Fit with Rozzie and certified personal trainer in Dubai.
Rozzie and her team work with private clients across Dubai through personal training, EMS training, practical nutrition guidance, pre/postnatal coaching and lifestyle-focused 1:1 support.
This guide is based on direct coaching experience with private clients in Dubai and a practical comparison of the main personal training models available in the market.
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