If you’re looking for a place to stretch out those aching muscles, this city has you covered. The Pilates scene in Doha is upmarket and heavy on equipment (if you’re looking for a reformer class, the city indexes highly in studios with flashy new machines), while studios tend to have a minimalist aesthetic. Despite the high-end decor and variety of classes, prices aren’t eye-watering across the board – you can bag some good deals on bundle passes, and there are often flash sales, too. These are the best Pilates studios in Doha.
BE Pilates Doha
Take a class at this chic studio with a clean-girl aesthetic and find new equipment, friendly staff and a genuinely easy-to-join vibe that welcomes newbies and pros alike. Opt for a five-class pass to sample reformer, mat and barre classes that’ll have your muscles stretched out before you can say ‘aaahhhh’. You can book into mixed and women-only classes, depending on your preference. QAR 500 for a five-class pack.
Go Pilates
This studio has more of a funky feel to it, with lit-up wall signs, hanging slogans, wood floors, and reformer machines. There’s a buzzing energy in the air, classes are fun with some post-workout chat and instagram snaps (naturally). Book in for a group class or even get a one-one-one session to hone your reformer technique. A five-class pack is QAR 500 or book in for a solo session from QAR 400.
Ox Fitness Lab
This women-only fitness club in Doha has studios across several city locations (including Raise the Barre, The Lodge and Encore). Although exact specs vary from location to location, you’ll find low-impact barre workouts, classes in the Lagree Method on the megaformer, and pilates flow classes. There are also pre and post-natal classes on offer. Studios are minimalist and clean – try a taster session with a five pack of classes from QAR 450.
Prime Pilates
This luxury studio in Lusail is all light-framed mirrors, plush sofas and pretty floral touches. They boast new reformer machines, a lovely chilled-out vibe and tailored classes of up to 10 people at a time. Classes are broken down into different levels that accommodate everyone from total beginners to pilates experts. Book in advance and read up on the studio’s rules before entering – the strict no-phones policy is actively enforced. QAR 600 for a five-class pack.
Barre Studio
Hit this fitness studio on The Pearl to sweat it out – literally. The hot barre class will have you, er, glowing with fitness (there’s some science behind it too, with warmer rooms allowing muscles to stretch a little more). If a hot class isn’t your bag, this place also offers deep strength classes, yoga and pilates. Decor is minimalist with huge wall-to-ceiling mirrors, wood floors and (surprise, surprise) a large ballet bar. From QAR 750 for a month of unlimited classes.
