Because Regular Gyms Aren't Glitzy Enough
You won't just find juice bars and spin classes here—this is where you go to sweat in complete luxury. Around the world, a handful of gyms offer more than fitness. Think private chefs, cryo chambers, custom-built routines, and yearly fees that rival college tuition. Curious about what six-figure wellness looks like? Let's take a look.
1. Fitness First Titanium Club – Dubai, UAE
Annual Cost: $1,200
It's not your average gym chain outpost. This one's tucked inside high-end complexes and caters to those who prefer eucalyptus towels with their squats. Everything's custom—training, lounges, even lighting. If Dubai did dumbbells, this is how it would go down: expensive and entirely curated.
2. Atlantis, The Palm – ShuiQi Fitness Centre – Dubai, UAE
Annual Cost: $2,300
Picture this: a treadmill with a beach view and personal trainers that double as wellness gurus. At ShuiQi, you're not just burning calories; you're pampering yourself and getting into shape. The setting is unreal, and the service is unapologetically premium. It's a hotel gym on holiday from being basic.
Shuiqi Gym at Atlantis The Palm Hotel by MEDIACUBED
3. The Meydan Gym – Dubai, UAE
Annual Cost: $14,000
Horses gallop outside while you hit your HIIT inside. This gym sits inside a racecourse, and that's only part of the drama. There's an outdoor pool, sweeping views, and a clientele that appreciates cardio with a touch of luxury. It's a gym, sure, but not as you know it.
THE MEYDAN HOTEL, DUBAI - WALKTHROUGH TOUR by journeywithuss
4. The Address Dubai Marina Club – Dubai, UAE
Annual Cost: $3,200
If being fit means having skyline views and spa breaks between sets, welcome to your new routine. The Address Dubai Marina Club looks more like a boutique hotel than a gym. Members aren't rushing; they glide between workouts and rooftop pools like they're in a movie.
[4K] One of the BEST GYM VIEWS in the WORLD - Address Beach Resort Dubai UAE by Luxtravelvik
5. The Houstonian Club – Houston, USA
Annual Cost: $5,196
Texans love it, CEOs frequent it, and it smells faintly of eucalyptus and ambition. Also, there's a valet service for your gym bag. This club is practically a resort that has kettlebells. It has a massive campus, forested trails, multiple pools, and enough treadmills to form a small army.
A Peek into The Houstonian Club Pilates/Gyrotonic Studio by TheHoustonianClub
6. KX Life – London, UK
Annual Cost: $16,400
This isn't just a gym; it's a scene. KX Life is where wellness blends with high-end living. Fancy a gut biome scan with your Pilates class? Sorted. This spot is for the metabolically curious elite. You don't just lift here; you lounge, too.
Mindful Fitness at KX by KX Life London
7. Tracy Anderson Studios – Various, USA
Annual Cost: $10,800
You've seen the method on celebrity reels, but this is where it all began. Tracy Anderson's studios are built on her unique movement system, guarded like a secret recipe. The vibe's intimate, almost cultish—in a good way. Expect mirrors, sweat, and maybe a movie star or two.
Tracy Anderson Online Studio | Intermediate Class by Tracy Anderson
8. Surrenne – London, UK
Annual Cost: $12,660
Deep under Mayfair's Claridge's hotel, there's a wellness haven that feels like a Bond villain's private spa. Surrenne is the newest darling of London's elite. The Tracy Anderson studio, soundscape treatment rooms, and DNA-based programs make gym memberships feel wildly outdated.
2 nights at The Emory: London’s Most Exclusive Hotel ✨ | Surrene Pool&Spa, birthday staycation by sunnybeee
9. Virgin Active - Tanjong Pagar, Singapore
Annual Cost - $4,128
Virgin Active, Singapore, is a sleek urban gym that blends fitness and luxury. You’ll find high-tech equipment, sleep pods, and even Himalayan salt rooms. It's a wellness haven where you can crush workouts and recharge like a pro, all under one roof.
Singapore Spin #10 - Virgin Active, Tanjong Pagar by Dwayne's Spin Stop
10. Madison Square Club – New York City, USA
Annual Cost: $25,000
Getting on the list is harder than most co-op boards. Founded by celeb trainer David Kirsch, this private club offers tailor-made everything—diet plans, training, and even recovery. It's hush-hush exclusivity with a side of abs.
Why NSL? David Kirsch, Mind, Body, Fitness Expert and Founder of Madison Square Club by NSL Experience: Never Stop Learning
11. EXOS – Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Annual Cost: $15,000
EXOS is where pro athletes go to rebuild (or dominate) in Arizona. It’s not about mood lighting or cucumber water but data, grit, and performance. NFL players swear by it, Fortune 500 execs train like linebackers, and if you join, you're signing up for results, not relaxation.
Exos Gets You Ready for the Moments That Matter by Exos
12. Tier X At Equinox – Global (Flagships in NYC, LA, London)
Annual Cost: $10,000
It's Equinox but elevated to a place where science meets swagger. Tier X is more than a membership. It's a high-performance lifestyle coached by a team that knows your resting heart rate better than you do. If gyms had business class, this would be the private jet version.
IS EQUINOX WORTH IT? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING THE GYM IN 2022 by Crystal Batshon
13. The Sydney Sporting Club
Annual Cost: $14,000
Sydney’s Sporting Club is fitness luxury on steroids. Think pools, spas, karaoke, and gourmet eats all inside a stadium! With memberships hitting over $14k a year, it’s where working out feels like a five-star vacation.
Sporting Club of Sydney by melody d
14. E At Equinox – New York City, USA
Annual Cost: $42,000
They say money can't buy discipline, but E might come close. Membership is invite-only. You get a biometric assessment, a team of trainers, nutritionists, massage therapists, and someone who basically rearranges your life around peak performance.
Fitness Experience at the Equinox Hotel New York by Equinox Hotels
15. The Houstonian Club's Red Membership – Houston, USA
Annual Cost: $3,960
This elite tier of an already high-end club makes you feel like a boardroom boss with a barbell. You're treated like royalty: VIP parking, concierge service, private dining, and exclusive benefits they don't list publicly. Rumors say it's worth every penny.
The Houstonian Club by TheHoustonianClub
16. BXR London
Annual Cost: $4,454
Boxing never looked this bougie. BXR boasts Anthony Joshua as a founding member, and their Founders tier costs a small fortune (we’re talking thousands). But you get VIP everything—private studios, luxe recovery rooms, and boxing classes where the sweat smells like success.
Testimonial BXR London (english subs) by Keiser Europe
17. Lanserhof At The Arts Club, London
Annual Cost: $8,997
Wellness goes posh here. Nestled in swanky Mayfair, this gym blends medical diagnostics with spa-level pampering. Cryotherapy, nutritionists, and whisper-quiet tech are all wrapped in five-star vibes. Over $7k a year, and you’ll feel like your cells are being reborn—while sipping herbal tea, of course.
Gym, Boxing, Pilates, Yoga | Lanserhof at the Arts Club by Tower View Media
18. Core Club, NYC
Annual Cost: $15,000 upwards
It’s like Soho House met Equinox. The Core Club is a millionaire’s playground. You’ll need a $50k+ initiation fee to enter, and that’s before the yearly dues. But hey, you get personalized fitness plans, art galleries, and champagne after Pilates. Who wouldn’t want that?
How To Get Into The Core Club | NYC’s Most Elite Spot by Quiet Wealth
19. Detroit Athletic Club - Detroit, USA
Annual Cost: $3,300
More than just a gym, the Detroit Athletic Club offers luxury amenities, squash courts, rooftop dining, and history-soaked walls. So you get a blend of top-notch training with strong community vibes.
INSIDE THE DAC -- Short Tour of the Detroit Athletic Club by NewsCarNews.TV
20. Continuum – New York City, USA
Annual Cost: $120,000
The world's most expensive gym doesn't do treadmills and dumbbells. Continuum offers hyper-personalized health programs, cutting-edge recovery tech, and a wellness team obsessed with data. With only 250 members and an AI-powered approach, it's where elite fitness meets next-level biohacking.
The World’s Most Expensive Gym Membership ($10k/month) by Will Tennyson
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