The key facts
- Khabib Gym clients in the UAE complain about unsanitary conditions, humiliation by staff, and service quality
- The link between visiting the club and a skin rash in one visitor has not been medically confirmed
- According to Palms Sports reporting for 2024, the club had a debt of 17.9 million dirhams (~382 million rubles as estimated by Mash)
Complaints from visitors
Visitors of the Khabib Gym fitness club in the UAE, operating under the brand of former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, complained about unsanitary conditions and humiliating treatment by staff, reports Mash na Sporte. One client claims that after workouts she developed a rash all over her body, from which she is still being treated. However, the link between visiting the club and the skin problems has not been medically confirmed.
Complaints about cleanliness and staff
According to the women, the cleanliness of the locker rooms and pool raises the most questions. Another visitor complained about humiliation by staff. The clients were also dissatisfied with the trainers' professionalism and the quality of service. In their opinion, Nurmagomedov's famous name on the sign does not justify the high cost of memberships.
About the club and its finances
Khabib Gym opened in Abu Dhabi in 2023 in partnership with Palms Sports. The facility, with an area of about 1,500 square meters, is located on Yas Island and includes zones for martial arts, strength training, and a pool. According to Palms Sports' financial reporting for 2024, Khabib Gym had a debt to a partner structure of 17.9 million dirhams, which Mash estimates at approximately 382 million rubles.
Nurmagomedov's other projects
Earlier, Life.ru reported that the athlete concluded a partnership agreement with Thai developer Sun Hills Development and announced the opening of another sports center in Phuket, designed in part for children's training camps. The outlet also wrote about the restructuring of the former UFC fighter's business assets: he reduced his participation in Russian companies and focused on foreign projects, including the Eagle FC promotion.
