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What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?

Yes but the compound has a great gym so I don’t know outside costs. - Oct 2024


There are gyms in the compounds, the embassy has a gym and some gyms but I don't know anyone who uses them. - Jun 2024


There are plenty of gyms, though I've heard they separate men from women? The compound has a gym and instructors that advertise, if one is interested. There are classes such as Vinyasa Yoga that is about 70QR a class or if you buy a pack of 6, you can get it for 300QR. Personal trainers are there as well. Weights, treadmills, bicycles, ellipticals, etc., are within this large, well air-conditioned room. - Oct 2023


Segregated gyms everywhere. People also hired personal trainers. The gyms at the housing compounds are not segregated. - Jul 2022


The compounds have a decent gym, but they are closed now because of the Covid restrictions. - Apr 2021


All of the compounds and apartment towers have gyms. Quality can vary greatly. All of the hotels have impressive and extremely expensive gyms as well. Monthly memberships are available. Classes are an additional (and also expensive) cost. - May 2017


Housing compounds all have gyms that are adequate and free to use for residents. Hotels have nicer gyms, but those are costly. There's also a CrossFit gym and several yoga studios here, but those are costly. - May 2017


gyms readily available if you live in a good housing compound - but the air is not filtered so combine that with a high pollution index ..... - May 2015


All the compounds have gyms, but many are very poor quality. - Feb 2015


Yes! I have a compound gym across from my house. It is easy to stay fit here. - Apr 2012


Plenty, there are many good local gyms. - Mar 2012


Most of the compounds have small gyms. Mine is more than sufficient - Mar 2012


Yes! Most every compound has a gym that is free to use. There are also many fitness centers you can pay for. - Jan 2012


Yes. Plenty. - Jun 2011


Almost all compounds have a gym. - Oct 2010


Wonderful facilities on every compound. No need to join any fitness club. - Dec 2009


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