The LAB Studios Named Group Training Facility of the Year and Independent Boutique Facility of the Year
The Lab has been recognised with two major honours at the REPs UAE Awards, being named:
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Group Training Facility of the Year
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Independent Boutique Facility of the Year
These awards represent some of the highest distinctions within the regional fitness industry, recognising facilities that demonstrate excellence across coaching, programming, operations, and overall member experience.
Industry Recognition at the Highest Level
The REPs UAE Awards are widely regarded as a benchmark for quality and professionalism within the fitness sector, celebrating organisations that consistently raise standards across the industry.
Being awarded both Group Training Facility of the Year and Independent Boutique Facility of the Year highlights The Lab’s ability to deliver exceptional group training while operating as a best-in-class boutique facility - without the backing of a global franchise.
Excellence in Group Training
The Group Training Facility of the Year award recognises the strength and consistency of The Lab’s group training model. Sessions are built around intelligent programming, clear progression, and highly educated coaches, ensuring members train with purpose, intent, and longevity in mind.
This recognition reflects what takes place daily on the training floor: structured sessions, strong coaching presence, and an environment designed to support performance at every level.
Excellence in Group Training
The Group Training Facility of the Year award recognises the strength and consistency of The Lab’s group training model. Sessions are built around intelligent programming, clear progression, and highly educated coaches, ensuring members train with purpose, intent, and longevity in mind.
This recognition reflects what takes place daily on the training floor: structured sessions, strong coaching presence, and an environment designed to support performance at every level.
Leading as an Independent Boutique Facility
The Independent Boutique Facility of the Year award acknowledges The Lab’s success as a standalone, independently operated studio delivering a premium training experience.
It recognises:
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Strong leadership and governance
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Investment in coach education and development
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A clearly defined brand and training philosophy
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Sustainable growth without compromising standards or community
This award reinforces that boutique fitness can be both performance-led and professionally run at the highest level.
A Community-Driven Achievement
These awards are the result of a collective effort - from the coaching team delivering every session, to the wider team ensuring a seamless experience, and a community that consistently shows up with intent.
Every individual who trains at The Lab contributes to the culture, consistency, and standards that made this recognition possible.
Raising the Standard, Every Day
While these awards mark a significant milestone, they do not change the direction - they reinforce it.
The Lab remains focused on purposeful, performance-led training and on continuing to raise standards across the fitness industry.
Recognition is earned. Consistency is maintained.