Fadi El Khatib on opening new wellness hub Club 15: 'This is my thank you to Dubai'
When the unexpected strikes, it’s hard to predict how one will react. Some freeze, others make impulsive decisions, and a few choose optimism. Fewer still decide that it’s the perfect time to launch an ambitious wellness venture as a bid for community and connection. But that is exactly what ran through Fadi El Khatib’s mind earlier this year, just weeks after the Iran war began on February 28.…
Fadi El Khatib opened Club 15 in Dubai, a 15,000-square-metre sports and lifestyle destination, as a way to show gratitude to the city during a challenging year for businesses. The idea began with his family's shared love for the number 15, which was his jersey number throughout his professional basketball career and is now worn by four of his children.
Club 15 features a variety of offerings including professional padel courts, basketball courts, a gym, a swimming pool, ice baths, and infrared sauna facilities. The hub also includes recovery and wellness amenities such as Reformer Pilates, studio spaces, a gym, a physiotherapy clinic, and a red-light panel for heated yoga classes.
At the time of writing, membership models and prices are still being finalized, but El Khatib emphasizes the importance of making the space convenient for families. He encourages members to embrace the simplicity of exercise and emphasizes the value of grit, which he believes was instilled in him through his basketball career.
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