Legends, Competitions, and Fitness: Your Guide to Dubai Muscle Show 2025

The Middle East's premier fitness and bodybuilding event, the Dubai Muscle Show, is returning for its ninth edition from October 24th to 26th, 2025, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City.

This year's show is shaping up to be the most dynamic yet, featuring global fitness legends, world-class competitions, and immersive live experiences for an expected 40,000 fitness fans.

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In partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, the event supports the UAE's national drive to promote active lifestyles and solidifies its position as a global hub for sports and wellness.

Bodybuilding Royalty Takes Center Stage

This year's headline attraction is none other than Chris Bumstead (CBUM), the six-time Mr. Olympia Classic Physique champion.

A fan favorite who drew record crowds in 2023, Bumstead is expected to be the weekend's most in-demand star.

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Joining him is an incredible lineup of bodybuilding icons:

• Big Ramy: Egypt's two-time Mr. Olympia champion, celebrated for his incredible size.
  
  
• Kai Greene: A multiple-time Arnold Classic winner known for his charisma and showmanship.
  
  
• Jeremy Buendia: The four-time Men's Physique Olympia champion who helped define the division.
  
  
• Flex Wheeler: A four-time Arnold Classic champion, regarded by Arnold Schwarzenegger as one of the best bodybuilders ever.
  
  
• Dennis James: A veteran IFBB Pro and one of the sport's most respected coaches.
  
  
• Andrei Deiu: A rising international IFBB Pro and fitness model.
  
  

These legends will headline the Dubai Muscle Talks stage, giving fans a rare opportunity to engage with their idols, ask questions, and gain insights into the mindset of a champion.

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World-Class Competitions and Showcases

The event will host several high-stakes competitions:

• Dubai Muscle Classic: The region's most prestigious bodybuilding contest, offering over AED 70,000 in prize money and 17 IFBB Pro Cards.
  
  
• Team Nogueira Future Champions Tournament: Featuring back-to-back competitions in Boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
  
  
• HYROX365 powered by GymNation: A high-octane fitness race combining endurance, speed, and strength.
  
  

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Beyond the Main Stage

Beyond the competitions, attendees can look forward to Athlete Meet & Greet sessions for autographs and photos with their heroes.

The exhibition floor will feature over 400 global brands showcasing the latest in supplements, apparel, and equipment, with exclusive launches and thousands of giveaways.

The Dubai Muscle Show 2025 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of fitness, bringing together a community of like-minded people to inspire and be inspired.

Source: menafn

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