Where to do yoga in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s yoga scene is thriving, and today we have so many wonderful studios to choose from.  Ranging from hot yoga to swing yoga, chair yoga and free community yoga, these are some of the most nourishing and amazing places to practice yoga in Abu Dhabi.

Antara Hot Yoga Studio
Al Muneera  

As Abu Dhabi’s first dedicated hot yoga studio since the Hot House closed, Antara has filled a much-needed gap in the UAE capital’s fitness scene. A pretty and cosy studio overlooking the blue waters of Al Muneera, every class takes place in an infrared heated room that is designed to boost circulation, detoxify the body and help you get more out of your workout. The Pilates and vinyasa sessions are ideal for all levels, while those looking for a more intense burn should try the challenging, yet rewarding, Hot Yoga Sculpt. Combining cardio and strength training with traditional yoga, it targets every part of the body and leaves you feeling unstoppable. The team is friendly, skilled at teaching, and adept at offering words of encouragement to get you through your extra sweaty workout.  
@antarahotstudios.ae

Established in 2007, Bodytree is one of the UAE capital’s original yoga hubs. Offering a packed schedule of group yoga classes, it also runs sessions in dance, Pilates, prenatal and postnatal fitness. Private yoga classes can be arranged as well, and its huge array of holistic services includes massage therapy, reflexology, reiki, life coaching and nutrition counseling. Famous for its huge annual yoga market that brings together yoga instructors, healing practitioners and local artisans from across the country, its onsite café, Nectar, offers a creative and delicious take on healthy eating. The mainly plant-based, and gluten and refined sugar-free menu spans a small, but carefully chosen selection of tasty salads, wraps, breakfasts, snacks and sweet treats. @bodytreestudio

Breathe Wellness Studio 
Saadiyat Island 

Found within The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Breathe is an picturesque place to practice yoga. Providing yoga, dance, barre, Pilates and healing group classes, its more unique classes offer meditation, breath and movement, swing yoga, kids’ yoga for ages three to five and six to 11, and kids’ ballet. Operating under the tagline ‘mindful movements, purposeful practices’, is also hosts yoga retreats for those who really require some undisturbed ‘me time’. @breathe_studio.ae

FLO Studio
Al Bateen 

This exclusive, ladies-only yoga studio is housed within a plush-carpeted villa that is more beautifully decorated than many people’s own homes. But, it doesn’t prioritize style over substance. Away from the Instagrammable corners, FLO always deliver a satisfying burn. Spanning effective classes such as swing yoga, Pilates fitball, Pilates with props, reformer Pilates, booty flow and more, it also offers prenatal sessions, sound healing, and everything you need to stay centred, balanced and feeling your best. Classes are held up on the rooftop during the winter, and the shop offers an array of sustainable yoga wear brands and healthy snacks.
@flo_studio

Free Soul 
Al Zeina 

Free Soul is relatively new on the Abu Dhabi yoga scene, but it still offers everything you could want from a studio. Located in the beautiful community of Al Zeina, it’s a great option for yogis who are living ‘off island’ and want a local spot to stretch. Offering mixed and ladies-only classes in everything from swing yoga to mat Pilates, sound healing and every form of yoga you can imagine, it’s a welcoming and inclusive space that is quickly becoming a pillar of the local community. As an added incentive, new joiners can enjoy a whole week of unlimited yoga for just dh195.
@freesoul_ae/ 

Sacral Grounds 
Mina Port 

With a capacity of just eight people per class, this pint-sized studio guarantees plenty of one-on-one attention. While its ethereal mural immediately grabs your attention, it’s the wholesome community vibe, eclectic array of classes and exceptional teaching that keeps you coming back for more. Morning classes are held outdoors against pretty views of the Gulf, and the whole place is brimming with positive energy. 
@sacralgrounds

A hippy-chic yoga studio, spa and vegan café all rolled into one, Seven Wellness offers a diverse array of yoga classes, all taught by excellent teachers. Regular special events include alternative therapies such as Ayurveda wellness, foot therapy, chakra balancing and more interesting topics. The view over the mangroves from the studio’s wide window is tremendous, and the café has a buzzing waterfront terrace decked out with stylish, upcycled furniture. Some of the classes come with free plant-based breakfasts or coffees, and the onsite retail shop stocks a cute selection of sustainable and handmade yoga accessories, clothing and toiletries. It even offers yoga retreats, including to the enigmatic island of Socotra in Yemen. All in all, it’s an incredible place to flow. @sevenwellnessuae

Sway Studio
Al Manhal 

If you’re yet to try aerial yoga, this new ladies-only yoga and Pilates studio is the ultimate place to finally do it. Open to adults and kids over eight, it’s a fun and exhilarating way of embracing the benefits of yoga, and a different option for your next mummy/daughter day. It hosts pop-up yoga at Yas Beach, full moon yoga and sound healing sessions out in its pretty rooftop garden, while its regular program also features yin yoga, chair yoga, reformer Pilates, barre, meditation and much more. @swaystudio.ae

The Galleria Mall
Al Maryah Island 

A word of warning. Once you discover that you can enjoy three, very high-quality, hour-long yoga sessions a week for no cost at all at The Galleria Mall, you will find it extremely difficult to pay for yoga ever again. Taking place on one of the bridges that links ADGM to the shopping mall, you can enjoy lovely views of the city through the floor-to-ceiling windows while you start your day with an invigorating flow. A truly inclusive and community spirited event, it’s refreshingly down-to-earth and welcoming to all. Two instructors share the sessions between them, and both bring their own unique style and equally excellent tuition. A positive and sociable way to start the day, you’re perfectly positioned for a post-yoga coffee at one of the mall’s many cafes afterwards. Or, if you have little ones, it also runs a complimentary mum and child yoga session every Saturday.
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, from 8.30 am to 9.30 am. Mum and child yoga runs Saturday from 9am to 10am. Bring your own mat and water.
@thegalleriauae.

The Royal Stables – Abu Dhabi  
Al Mushrif 

Opened all the way back in 1969, The Royal Stables feels a world away from modern Abu Dhabi. Surrounded by green gardens, lawns and trees, it’s the perfect place to reacquaint yourself with nature. Alongside its renowned horse riding experiences, it also has its own yoga studio offering amazing classes for yogis of all abilities. Housed inside a stunning villa, the extra special yoga experience is designed to help everyone achieve improved flexibility, strength and fitness. Head over to the cute café afterwards to treat yourself to a picture-perfect cappuccino topped with horse-shaped stencil art.
@theroyalstablesauh

YogaOne
Mangrove One Compound and Masdar City 

Alongside its two huge popular studios, this well-established studio also offers regular outdoor yoga overlooking the wild, green and gorgeous forests of Jubail Mangrove Park. One of the few studios in Abu Dhabi to offer infrared hot yoga, it also offers antigravity/aerial yoga, cardio and endurance-based fit flow, deep stretching for athletes, sound baths and even special classes for kids. Its yoga training courses are highly regarded, and it welcomes guest teachers for special workshops, too. Plus, if you fancy embarking on a yoga adventure of a lifetime, YogaOne is also organizing a Sicilian yoga retreat to a 19th century farmhouse next summer. @yogaone_uae