A fitness suit, touted to be revolutionary, has arrived in the UAE and is promising to take away the pain and sweat out of working out your muscles for a leaner you.
Easy Motion Skin, a company headquartered in Austria, is behind the sales of the blue-coloured outfit which has been designed by German scientist Dr Dirk Fritzche and is expanding operations in the country after establishing good testimonials with top athletes and even astronauts in Germany.
Bringing the product is Jan Ising, who has helped set-up events at places like the Burj Khalifa and Expo2020. “It can help lose weight, firm your skin and help get rid of cellulite and all this without causing back pain while also improving any disbalances caused by wrong habits from daily life,” says Ising.
The concept is nothing new, the company admits. “We are only reinventing the old way of Electromyography (EMG) in which the brain sends a signal to the muscles,” Ising explains. “In the late 70s, experiments were conducted on frogs with electrodes attached to their leg muscles to see how long they could leap. Until recently too, body suits with complex wires and gadgets attached have been in use but the movement is severely restricted and impractical.”
“Our suit is powered by a small, long-lasting battery and made up of washable, comfortable material with humidity not a factor and the high-quality electrodes are placed to target eight different muscle categories – without troubling yourself or risking back pain and potentially more injuries and damage then the good done by working out.
“However, once you get used to it – even 20-minute sessions twice a week is enough – you need mobility to work your muscles on a professional level; for which one usually recommends a trainer.”
Billing the suit as “the world’s smallest gym”, the development team led by Mr Ising is so confident that they are encouraging people to see the proof in the pudding themselves by trying it out. The suit comes in a Home Edition for individual users and a Studio Edition for those looking to share it or rent it among a larger benefactor base.
“We are looking at direct marketing where they can buy the suit from us online or collect it from our partner gyms or personal trainers,” Ising adds. “It is a sustainable system where the suit is used in conjunction with the experts who believe in the system.”
To complement the suit, the company has also collaborated with other products which work on a similar EMG concept. There is the ReLounge chair, an arching table with electrodes placed on the back region. There is another massage table, a flat one, which has a slow and steady, but similar relaxation effect on the back muscles especially.
“Our products are where science meets lifestyle. We are activating your muscles, improving mobility and increasing endurance.
“We can provide follow-up support for clinics and physios for: sin tightening for mothers, muscle building after surgeries, compensation of disbalances in body muscles, optimize training results, an immediate solution for cellulite issues – all with the push of a button.”
Jan Ising, left, guiding Yolanda in Dubai. The electrodes, sewn into the suit to target key areas, are visible. Sanita Lapinska / EMS
Though the suit is a fitness and lifestyle product in the UAE for starters, it is registered with medical authorities in Europe.
Their headquarters in Seefel, Austria, also known as the Dome, is being used as a training facility for top athletes. The company is working with the European Space Agency, SpaceX, the Centre for Space, Medicine & Extreme Environments in Berlin and the word of mouth is growing.
Another brand ambassador is Kai Kazmirek, a German decathlete, who had swelled to 120kg in weight during a complex injury lay-off. After using the suit, his recovery has fastened and what would have taken a year took only three months, Ising claims.
The suit was presented to a select audience at the expansive AB Fitness facility in Port Rashid, Dubai. Yolanda Banda, a marketing executive by profession and a fitness freak, got curious and decided to don the blue kit. “I did it only for 10 minutes but I can still feel my muscles twitching. It is a great feeling,” she said.
The home edition is priced roughly around 12,500 dirhams and can be ordered online from their website.
Sharjah has launched a new sustainability campaign encouraging residents to swap single-use products for reusable alternatives as part of its efforts to create a cleaner and greener emirate.
Called ‘Sharjah Deserves the Best’, the initiative will run until December 31 to help individuals, families and businesses adopt environmentally friendly habits in their everyday lives.
Here’s everything you need to know.
What is it all about?
The campaign focuses on reducing waste by encouraging people to replace disposable items with reusable alternatives.
It is part of Sharjah’s wider sustainability strategy and supports the UAE’s environmental goals by promoting responsible consumption and protecting natural resources.
How can residents help?
The campaign encourages simple everyday actions such as:
Carrying reusable shopping bags.
Using refillable water bottles.
Choosing reusable coffee cups.
Avoiding disposable cutlery and straws.
Using reusable food containers instead of single-use packaging.
Reducing unnecessary waste at home and work.
The idea is that small lifestyle changes, when adopted by many people, can have a significant environmental impact.
How will the campaign reach people?
Throughout the year, residents can expect to see:
Awareness campaigns on TV, radio and social media.
Educational programmes in schools and communities.
Interactive exhibitions and workshops.
Community events promoting sustainable living.
Distribution of reusable shopping bags at shopping centres.
The campaign is designed to engage people of all ages and make sustainable choices easier to understand and adopt.
Why is Sharjah focusing on single-use products?
Disposable products are one of the biggest contributors to household waste and environmental pollution.
Replacing them with reusable alternatives can help:
Reduce landfill waste.
Cut plastic pollution.
Conserve natural resources.
Lower carbon emissions linked to manufacturing disposable products.
Encourage more sustainable consumption habits.
Across the UAE, authorities have introduced measures to phase out many disposable products while encouraging businesses and consumers to adopt more sustainable alternatives.
Sharjah’s initiative complements these efforts by focusing on public awareness and long-term behavioural change.
The campaign highlights that sustainability doesn’t always require major lifestyle changes. Simple actions, such as bringing your own shopping bag or reusable water bottle, can collectively reduce waste and help protect the environment.
Motorists using the new Harbour West Car Park at Dubai Harbour can now pay parking charges directly through their Salik account, eliminating the need for paper tickets, cash or payment machines.
The new service, launched through a partnership between Salik and Shamal in collaboration with Parkonic, came into effect on July 13.
Here’s what drivers need to know.
How does the new Salik parking system work?
The system uses automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology to identify your vehicle when you enter and exit the car park.
Instead of taking a ticket or paying before leaving, the parking fee is automatically charged to your linked Salik account.
The process is completely contactless and requires no manual payment.
Where can you use it?
The service is currently available at the new Harbour West Car Park in Dubai Harbour.
The nine-storey facility offers:
845 parking spaces
Rooftop parking
Easy access to Dubai Harbour attractions
Who will benefit?
The car park is expected to serve visitors travelling to:
Dubai Harbour
Dubai Marina
Marina Walk
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
Dubai Media City
Dubai Internet City
The location is designed to accommodate both residents and tourists visiting one of Dubai’s busiest waterfront districts.
What are the benefits for drivers?
Using Salik for parking offers several advantages:
No paper parking tickets.
No cash payments.
No waiting at payment machines.
Faster entry and exit.
Automatic payment through your Salik account.
A smoother parking experience.
The system also helps reduce queues and improves traffic flow within the parking facility.
Is Salik becoming more than a toll system?
Yes.
While Salik is best known for collecting road tolls across Dubai, the company is gradually expanding into a broader digital mobility platform.
The addition of parking payments is part of Salik’s strategy to offer integrated transport and payment services beyond toll gates.
The partnership supports Dubai’s ambition to become one of the world’s smartest cities by making everyday transport services more seamless and digital.
For drivers, it means fewer payment steps, quicker exits from parking facilities and a more convenient experience, whether commuting or visiting popular destinations around Dubai Harbour.
The Palm Monorail has officially resumed operations after a six-month maintenance closure, once again providing residents and tourists with a quick and convenient way to travel across Palm Jumeirah.
The operator announced the reopening on social media, confirming that services are back on track following planned maintenance work that began in January.
The reopening restores an important transport link connecting some of Dubai’s most popular attractions, hotels and residential communities.
Route and stations
The elevated 5.5-kilometre monorail runs from Gateway Station at the entrance of Palm Jumeirah to Atlantis Aquaventure, with stops at several key destinations along the way.
Stations include:
Gateway Station
Palm Jumeirah Mall
Al Ittihad Park
Golden Mile Galleria
Atlantis Aquaventure
The journey provides easy access to shopping centres, beachfront resorts, entertainment venues and residential areas across the island.
Journey time
A complete trip from Gateway Station to Atlantis Aquaventure takes approximately nine minutes.
Travel time between individual stations is around three minutes, making it one of the fastest ways to get around Palm Jumeirah.
Ticket prices
Passengers can choose from several ticket options.
Current fares include:
Single journey: Dh10
Return ticket: Dh15
Family packages and unlimited travel passes are also available.
Tickets can be purchased online or through the Palm Monorail’s official booking channels.
Operating hours
The Palm Monorail operates daily with trains running every 15 minutes.
From Gateway Station:
First train: 9am
Last train: 9am
From Atlantis Aquaventure:
First train: 9:15am
Last train: 10am
With affordable fares, frequent departures and direct access to major attractions, the Palm Monorail service is expected to ease travel across one of Dubai’s most visited destinations.