Abu Dhabi, UAE – June 20, 2025 – Deerfields Mall is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Champs Platinum Fitness Club, a premier 30,000-square-foot sports and wellness destination set to redefine fitness experiences in the region. Located on Level 1, the state-of-the-art club will officially open its doors to the public on June 20, 2025.
Founded by the revered basketball icon Fadi El Khatib, Champs Platinum Fitness Club at Deerfields Mall is poised to become the ultimate hub for sports and wellness enthusiasts in Abu Dhabi. Designed to accommodate over 500 members simultaneously, the club boasts modern facilities, cutting-edge Matrix equipment, and innovative AI supported training programs, all delivered by a team of experienced international coaches dedicated to providing exceptional fitness experiences tailored to diverse needs and goals.
“This isn’t just a gym; it’s a destination built on the values of discipline, perseverance, and community,” stated Fadi El Khatib, Founder of Champs Sports Club. “Through Champs, we are creating more than athletes; we are inspiring individuals to pursue greatness in every aspect of life, fostering a vibrant society and fulfilling lives.”
World-Class Facilities and Programs
Champs Platinum Fitness Club offers a comprehensive array of high-performance amenities and programs designed to inspire and elevate every member’s journey. Guests of Deerfields Mall can look forward to achieving peak fitness using cutting-edge equipment in the State-of-the-Art Gym for strength, endurance, and mobility training.
Nabil Essakouti, General Manager of Deerfields Mall, expressed his enthusiasm for the new addition, stating, “We are incredibly excited to bring such a comprehensive and inspiring fitness destination to our community. Champs Platinum Fitness Club is designed to be inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to people of all ages, fitness levels, and abilities, truly embodying our commitment to offering diverse and enriching experiences for everyone at Deerfields Mall.”
Deerfields Mall is excited for its visitors to experience a new standard in athletic excellence with Champs Platinum Fitness Club. Whether seeking to train, play, challenge yourself or transform, the journey towards greatness begins on June 20 right here at Deerfields Mall.
About Deerfields Mall
Deerfields Mall is a popular family destination mall in Abu Dhabi strategically located in the emirate’s Al Shahama and Al Bahia areas. Conveniently nestled at the entrance of Abu Dhabi, off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Highway (E11), and a few minutes from Khalifa City, Al Raha Beach, the Hydra Village, and Al Reef residential areas, Deerfields Mall offers easy access to exciting shopping experiences and leisure activities for all families.
With more than 200 brands including anchor stores such as H&M, Adidas Outlet, Puma Outlet, Sketchers, Athletes co, Max, BBZ, Homes R Us, Pan Home, Home Box, The Body Shop, Max, Fabyland, Royal Cinema, Centrepoint and Carrefour, Deerfields Mall focuses on quality products, serving as the place to be for Shopping, Fun, Entertainment, and Dining. Deerfields Mall boasts an array of dining options through their exciting Restaurant Walk, including Famous Dave’s, Otantik Café, Zaman Beirut, La Brioche, India Palace Restaurant, Off the Hook, Bursa Kabab & Pizza Hut, Tres Bien Restaurant & Café and more.
