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If you think of The Els Club in Sports City, you probably only think of a golf course (it’s one of the city’s most well established courses for the game). But did you know that, now, it’s so much more than that? Having recently undergone an incredible multi-storey expansion, it’s now your one-stop shop for wellness and ‘you time’.

Open to non-golfer as well as golfers, the stunning new ‘Country Club’ boasts everything you need to truly invest in yourself. You’ll find a state-of-the-art gym, a beautiful restaurant with an open-topped terrace, two pools (one of which has a pool bar), plus a children’s pool and play area.

The cool gym area has something for everyone, with state-of-the-art equipment for strength, conditioning and so much more. It even has specially dedicated yoga and spin studios, for which classes will be bookable. Personal and group training, taken by expert TroonFit trainers, will also available for booking.

Post-gym, why not spend the day soaking up the sun in one (or both) of the luxurious azure pools, before plotting yourself at the pool bar for a refreshment? The resort-style venue has a distinctly Mediterranean style and feel, with pale-coloured stone walls and grand pillars.

Like the pillars of the building, a good social spot is usually a pillar of leisure time, so you shouldn’t have to compromise when it comes to a bar or restaurant. Thankfully, you don’t as the Country Club is home to stunning two-storey haunt, The Pangolin.

The brainchild of celebrated restaurateur Serg Lopez (of Tom & Serg, and Sanderson’s fame), The Pangolin has certainly earned its stripes when it comes to fine-dining in the normally underrated Sports City. Downstairs is a stunning brasserie, and upstairs, the open-topped terrace perfectly lends itself to alfresco dining.

Memberships start from Dhs415 per month for non-golf members. Monthly, quarterly, six-month and annual membership options are also available. For a limited-time only, you can get a day pass for Dhs100.

The Country Club, The Els Club, Sports City, Dubai, open daily 6am to 10.30pm. Tel: 04 425 1000. elsclubdubai.com

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