The high-energy classes that’ll make you move (and burn calories)…

Tired of the treadmill? Not into weights? Dubai has some brilliant calorie-burner fitness classes that mean you can have fun while you work out.

Here are three of the best. 

BollyNation dance classes at GymNation

Who: Bollywood fans looking to burn calories

How: Set to a catchy Bollywood soundtrack, this dynamic new dance workout is a whole-body exercise session that encourages you to break down your inhibitions while you break a sweat. Immersive, intense and loads of fun, the 45-minute BollyNation class will be available at the soon-to-open GymNation Bur Dubai.

GymNation, Bur Dubai, Trade Centre Rd (near Burjuman Centre). Monthly memberships from Dhs 199. gymnation.ae

PRAMA by Pavigym at Fairmont The Palm

Who: Sprightly types who want to work out inside a real-life video game

How: PRAMA is a functional training system that brings fitness to life with LED lights, sound, sensors, and spatial references on the floor and walls. This high-intensity, circuit-based workout improves muscle memory, endurance, strength, balance, speed, agility, reaction time and overall fitness. The high-energy, fleet-footed workout provides complete strength and cardio conditioning, burning up to 1,000 calories in one 45-minute session.

Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah. Dhs75 per class. (04) 4573330. fairmont.com/palm-dubai 

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Pole Fit Dubai Aerial Arts Academy

Who: Dancing queens and aerial artists

How: Swing, dance and soar your way to more trim, toned physique at Pole Fit Dubai. Led by professional dancers Vlada Zhizhchenko and Michelle Qubrosi, Pole Fit offers more than 60 classes a week, including aerial silks, hoop and hammock sessions, pole fitness, swing yoga, twerking and contemporary dance classes. Leave your inhibitions at the door for these fun-filled, calorie-burning, booty-shaking workouts.

Ground Floor, Dubai Marina Sail Tower, Dubai Marina. Dhs78.75 per class. (04) 5516911. polefitdubai.com

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