PLATFORM ISLAND
General
You will need to be 18+ to attend the group classes.
16- and 17-year-olds must complete a parental consent form to attend the classes.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your class starts to ensure you have plenty of time to check-in with our awesome team at the front desk and get set up. We have a strict policy and are not permitted to allow any late comers into any classes.
If it’s your first time, please ensure you arrive 15 minutes before the class to check in with our awesome team at the front-desk and get setup. Our rockstar team will also take you into the class 5-minutes early to meet the coach, who will walk you through the class, answer any questions you may have and get you ready to GO.
We have a strict policy in place regarding class timings and do not allow any late comers into any of our classes.
Here’s why:
During the first few minutes of a class, our coaches provide an overview/explanation of the class, missing it makes it much more difficult to follow along and enjoy the session ahead.
In addition, these minutes are dedicated to properly warming up the body to make sure it is ready for the intense exercise coming and so that no injuries occur. Not disrupting the experience for our other members once the class has started.
And finally, we need to make provisions for our waitlisted members. We cannot make any exceptions as classes with our world-class coaches are in high demand.
We run a waiting list of 5 spaces for each full class.
You can add yourself to the waitlist when trying to book the class. and if a member cancels and a space opens up, you will be notified 12 hours in advance via email, that you have secured a spot. If the space opens up less than 12 hours before the class, our front desk will call you to notify you.
Suitable workout clothes for the class you will be attending.
You will need to wear training shoes for HIIT and Boxing classes.
You will need socks for your cycle classes (shoes are provided) Shoes are not required for Barre, Booty Burn + Core, Yoga and Pilates.
Our beautiful bathroom amenities have got you covered.
We have showers, towels, hair and body products, deodorant, hair
dryers and hair straighteners that will have you walking out of the gym
looking and feeling your best.
We have water stations that you can use to fill up your own bottles, and we also sell bottled water at the studio cafes..
Yes, we have lockers in the changing rooms as well as in the main areas of the gym. No need to bring a lock, these are all operated with a code combination.
We have validated parking available for our members at both of our studios.
Before leaving, you can give your parking ticket to our front of house staff who will validate your tickets for you.
Marina: - Retail Parking, Park Island Marina - Valid for 2 hours Index: Index Tower, DIFC - Valid for 3 hours
Video directions to our studios:
Marina
https://youtu.be/qFYKfnuZy24
Yes we do.
You can download the app, create an account using your email address and book your classes directly on the app.
Download the App:
https://apps.apple.com/ky/app/the-platform-studios/id1447820682
You will be able to use your membership to book classes at both our DIFC and Marina branches.
No, we do not allow phones in classes. Having your phone in class may be distracting to you, and other members of the class and we want to ensure you can be fully present and truly find the joy of exercise in the 45-minute workout, with no disruptions.
No, the classes will not be filmed. We do have livestream classes that are filmed and streamed to other studios, but these are clearly named on the schedule as ‘Livestream’ classes.
cycling
There is no need to bring your own cycle shoes. We will provide you with your shoes before the class and have enough in all sizes. Our superstar service team will assist you with this before the class starts.
There is no need to bring your own cycle shoes. Yes you can, but you will need to ensure they are compatible with SPD cleats or look cleats.
There is no shoe rental fee for the Platform cycle shoes.
boxing
Boxing gloves and wraps are mandatory. You are welcome to bring your own but if you don’t have, don’t worry. We offer glove rental for AED 5 and you can purchase quick wraps for AED 35 (these are yours to keep).
We offer glove rental for AED 5 and you can purchase quick wraps for AED 35 (these are yours to keep).
mind-body
No shoes will be worn in this class. Your shoes will be left outside of the room and you will do the class barefoot. If you would like to wear socks in the class, we recommend grip socks for safety reasons. You can also purchase these grip socks at our studios.
No, you will be provided with a mat for the class, so there is no need to bring your own.
Our classes are suitable for all fitness levels, and our coaches will offer modifications to all exercises. If you have any injuries or restrictions, please let our coaches know before the class so they can adjust the exercises for your requirements.
hiit
The equipment pieces will consist of the following: Dumbbells, Kettlebells, Slam balls, Treadmills, Assault Bike.
You will use plenty of equipment in the HIIT classes and our superstar coaches will be there to guide and assist you throughout the incredible< high intensity 45 minute workout.
