10 UAE Athleisure Brands

Dubai boasts an impressive collection of homegrown athleisure brands that cater to various activities. Whether you’re on staycation, running errands, or hitting the gym, these brands offer bold colors, soft fabrics, and sustainable production.

Original Culprit:

Founded by creators who had a lockdown brainwave, Original Culprit focuses on ladies’ gymwear.

Their high-quality, functional fabrics blend style and color, encouraging you to move away from typical black and grey outfits. They offer bright two-piece sets, sports bras, crop tops, shorts combos, oversized tees, leggings, and cozy fleece hoodies, with prices starting from Dhs125.

IKASU:

Meaning “revive” or “bring to life” in Japanese, IKASU is a Dubai-born brand. Collaborating with leading female figures in the Middle East, they’ve created collections of sports bras, t-shirts, leggings, and shorts. These pieces are designed for mix-and-match versatility, using carefully selected fabrics to flatter all body shapes. Recently, IKASU introduced swimwear options, perfect for beach days, with prices starting from Dhs160.

NO-VA Athleisure:

Focused on creating comfortable active apparel, NO-VA is ideal for workouts or running errands. Their collections include sports bras, shorts, leggings, and even jackets and coats. 

Maeya:

Dubai-based luxury activewear brand, Maeya, prioritizes functional pieces that are perfect for workouts without compromising on style.

Their latest collection includes a flattering bodysuit in striking cobalt blue and timeless black and toffee. Additionally, their long-serving collections feature two-piece sets of leggings and sports bras in panther print and classic colors.

 Maeya ensures that the fabrics used are both supportive and stylish, with prices starting from Dhs120.

Gym Clothing Co:

Founded in the UAE, Gym Clothing Co offers premium gymwear for both men and women. Their athletic aesthetic includes gym tops, vests, hoodies, and shorts in easy-to-wear shades like black, navy, and grey.

For women, mix-and-match sets of leggings and sports bras come in shades of summer orange, ocean blue, white, and black. They also offer slouchy joggers and loungewear bras for lazy days at home.

The Truenude:

Designed by women for women, The Truenude brings LA-cool to its collection of two-piece sets. The line features interchangeable tops, bras, sweaters, leggings, and shorts in classic neutral hues.

High-performance fabrics prioritize comfort and functionality, making these pieces essential staples for any cool-girl wardrobe.

The Giving Movement:

A significant homegrown success story in Dubai, The Giving Movement launched as a streetwear label in April 2020. Beyond creating eco-friendly athleisurewear, they’re committed to giving back: AED15 is donated to charity for every item sold.

Their collections cater to men, women, and even children, offering a variety of items like color t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, joggers, and jackets. All fabrics are 100% sustainable, locally sourced in the UAE, and priced affordably from Dhs199. UAE residents can enjoy same-day delivery.

Glossy Lounge:

Glossy Lounge has gained a local following due to its sustainable ethos and trendy seasonal drops. Their bright-colored, ultra-soft two-piece sets are versatile for both gym workouts and leisurely Netflix sessions.

 Natasha Zaki, the beauty entrepreneur behind Glossy Makeup, founded Glossy Lounge. All their pieces are designed and manufactured in the UAE using eco-friendly fabrics and upcycled materials.

Tribe of 6:

Tribe of 6 focuses on fashionable yet comfortable apparel. Sustainability, inclusivity, and community are at the heart of their brand. Their unisex styles come in various sizes, including tees, sweatshorts, sweatpants, hoodies, and jackets, priced from Dhs199.

You can mix and match pieces to create your own style. Tribe of 6 garments are consciously made in the UAE from ethically sourced fabric, emphasizing recycling and reclamation.

L’Couture:

Dubai-based athleisure brand L’Couture offers luxury gym, lounge, and fitness wear that combines style and quality. Founded by Dubai-based entrepreneur Lindsey Doran, L’Couture’s stylish designs allow it to compete with international brands

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