Fierce fitness

No juice bar, no spa, no rent-a-friend trainer – new personal training gym Ultimate Performance just demands results

If your training sessions end up looking like a friendly tête-à-tête, rather than a severe sweat session, it’s probably time to get serious. London-based Ultimate Performance, which has studios in most major cities including Hong Kong, Sydney and Amsterdam, has opened in the DIFC offering a new regimented way to work out. Popular in the UK with celebrities including Victoria’s Secret models, UP is known for its no-nonsense, 360° approach, with six- and 12-week transformation plans. Bespoke nutrition strategies, a strict regime and your own dedicated trainer mean you’ll be given the tools to change the way you train. But if you’re expecting to make a friend at the gym, don’t hold your breath. Founder Nick Mitchell says: “UP fitness is not here to be your friend; our trainers are here to get you results.” Consider us warned.

Emirates Financial Towers 5, Al Sukook Street, Dubai, daily 6am to 10pm, from Dhs6,000. Tel: (04) 2835666. Taxi: Emirates Financial Towers. upfitness.ae