Arkhe wellness club opens its doors in Dubai Marina on 1 September.
Urban Gym Group (UGG) and fitness entrepreneur Stewart Miller have teamed up to bring a new concept to the waterfront. The joint‑venture marks UGG’s entry into its fourth country, adding Dubai to an existing portfolio that includes London, Dublin and Amsterdam.
A New Destination for Performance and Recovery
The club soft‑opened its performance gym floor to founding members at Silverene Tower, giving early users a taste of what’s to come. From 1 September the full experience will be live, featuring an outdoor hybrid training area and a recovery suite that houses traditional and infrared saunas, an ice bath, a hyperbaric chamber, compression boots and red‑light therapy – all included in the membership.
Members can also access longevity diagnostics provided by LONGEVITY‑UK, a PILAT3S Dynamic Reformer studio and a café that looks out over the marina. The blend of training and wellness amenities is designed to let visitors spend a whole weekend under one roof, from sunrise workouts to evening relaxation.
Leadership Vision and Industry Insight
“Its been great to join forces with Stewart,” says Neil Randall, CEO of Urban Gym Group. “We are now able increase our scope and ability to deliver on improving health, longevity and premium experience in one location and with one membership.”
“A performance floor with best-in-class equipment, a full recovery suite included rather than sold as an upgrade, real diagnostics so members actually know what is happening in their body, Reformer, classes, and a café you want to work from.”
— Stewart Miller, founder of Arkhe
Jordy Kool, chair of the board at UGG, adds that the industry’s expectations have broadened. “Our industry is in an interesting place,” he says, noting that members now look for a space where training, recovery and health insights coexist.
Growth Strategy and Partnership Opportunities
Stewart Miller brings more than 25 years of experience, having advised operators and hospitality groups across four continents. His market knowledge complements UGG’s scale – from innovation and operational expertise to commercial and technology infrastructure and capital for growth.
UGG is actively inviting operators, single‑site club owners, studio managers and investors to explore partnerships, acquisitions or joint‑venture opportunities. The aim is to extend the Arkhe model to other markets while keeping the all‑in‑one membership promise at its core.