The Galleria adds free classes, Emirati coaches and more ways to move together.
- The Galleria expands its free fitness programme across Al Maryah Island.
- POD Dance and mat Pilates bring fresh movement options weekly.
- Two Emirati coaches join the programme’s new coaching team.
- Walks, runs, strength sessions and Kids HIIT keep everyone moving.
Abu Dhabi mornings can feel surprisingly active once the heat eases and people find a reason to step outside. A quick walk can become a run, a stretch can turn into a class, and a familiar face can make showing up easier. That is where fitness classes Abu Dhabi residents can actually fit into their routines are becoming more interesting. The Galleria Al Maryah Island is leaning into that social side of movement with its expanded Get Active programme.
There is something different about exercising when other people are doing it beside you. At The Galleria, complimentary Get Active sessions now run across the North and South Link Bridges, giving early risers a reason to move before the day’s meetings, errands and mall traffic begin. It feels practical. No membership needed.
A Saturday morning can start with the 7:30am 5K before shifting into POD Dance at 9am. The new class adds a more upbeat option to a programme that already includes strength training, mixed walks and ladies-only walks. For runners, walkers and anyone who’d rather move to music, there is room to find a rhythm.
Pilates has also joined the weekly schedule, with mat-based sessions on Wednesday and Sunday at 8am. Think controlled movement rather than a race against the clock. That slower pace gives the programme a useful balance, particularly for people looking to build consistency without making every workout feel intense.
Get Active Abu Dhabi Classes Schedule
| Class | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Strong | Monday and Friday | Morning | North and South Link Bridges |
| Mat Pilates | Wednesday and Sunday | 8am | North and South Link Bridges |
| Ladies-Only Walk | Thursday | Morning | North and South Link Bridges |
| 5K Run | Saturday | 7:30am | North and South Link Bridges |
| POD Dance | Saturday | 9am | North and South Link Bridges |
| Kids HIIT | Sunday | 9am–10am | South Link Bridge |
A familiar morning routine can make fitness much easier to maintain. The Galleria’s new Pilates for All sessions sit alongside Get Strong classes on Monday and Friday, creating simple options for people who prefer strength, mobility or a mix of both. Early starts matter. They leave the rest of the day untouched.
For families, Sunday brings another reason to arrive together. Kids HIIT runs from 9am to 10am on the South Link Bridge, giving younger participants their own energetic session while adults can take part in Pilates beforehand. Children can burn off some energy. Parents can keep their routine intact.
The addition of two Emirati coaches gives the expanded programme another local dimension, while the wider coaching team supports sessions across different ages, interests and fitness levels. That community-first approach fits a broader UAE fitness shift towards group movement, accessible routines and spaces where exercise can become part of everyday social life.
By the time the working week starts again, there are already plenty of reasons to return. Whether it’s a Monday strength session, Thursday ladies-only walk or Saturday run, Get Active makes movement feel less like another appointment and more like a habit built around familiar faces. For anyone looking for a fresh community fitness Abu Dhabi routine, Al Maryah Island is worth adding to the morning map!
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