HEAD COACH & FOUNDER · DUBAI
Nikola ProdanovićIFBB-Certified Personal Trainer in Dubai
Founder and head coach of Personal Trainer Dubai. More than 13 years of coaching, in Dubai since 2015, and over 1,000 clients transformed. Looking for the best personal trainer in Dubai? Start here.
- 13+
- Years coaching
- 2015
- In Dubai since
- 1,000+
- Clients transformed
- IFBB
- Certified
ABOUT NIKOLA
The Coach Behind Personal Trainer Dubai
Nikola founded Personal Trainer Dubai and has been coaching for more than 13 years, in Dubai since 2015. He is IFBB certified and grew up in competitive sport: volleyball, basketball and a decade of cross-country mountain biking.
He specialises in fat loss and full body transformations, and in strength training for people who have never lifted. His clients are mostly entrepreneurs, government officials and busy professionals who want a clear plan, real accountability and a coach who shows up 120% until they reach their goal.
Nikola leads our team of seven coaches, each with their own speciality, so every client is matched with the right person for their goal. He still coaches clients himself.
THE TEAM
Nikola Built the Team
Nikola founded Personal Trainer Dubai and built the team around it: seven coaches, each with a clear speciality and real qualifications, from NASM-certified trainers to a body sculpting specialist, a women's fitness specialist and a nutrition advisor.
Between them they cover fat loss, strength and muscle building, women's fitness, corrective exercise, body sculpting, nutrition and recovery. We match you with the coach whose speciality fits your goal, and Nikola still coaches clients himself.
YOUR COACHES
Real Coaches, Not a Generic Trainer
Nikola Prodanović
IFBB-Certified Founder & Head Coach
Coaching for 13+ years and in Dubai since 2015. IFBB-certified, with a background in volleyball, basketball and a decade of mountain biking. Specialises in fat loss and body transformation, and in strength training for people who have never lifted.
Nikola Radosavljević
Level 4 NASM PT & Nutrition Advisor
Level 4 NASM-certified personal trainer with 20+ years in the fitness industry, and a qualified nutritionist and supplement advisor. Pairs tailored training with a personal nutrition plan, so you get stronger and healthier for the long term.
Tamara Vojnović
Level 4 NASM Women's Fitness Specialist
Coaches women through every stage of life, including prenatal and postnatal training, and plans training around each client's hormonal cycle. Strength, toning and body sculpting built for women. The first choice if you want to train with a woman coach.
Giselle
Body Sculpting Specialist
Specialises in glute building and targeted body sculpting for men and women. Helps clients break through plateaus and rebuild their confidence, after years of losing and regaining weight before reaching the best shape of her life at 42.
Stefan Vasić
Level 4 NASM PT & Corrective Exercise Specialist
A qualified Pilates instructor focused on posture, mobility and pain-free movement. Busy men and women train with Stefan to move better, build functional strength and restore full-body balance. Fitness coaching, not medical treatment.
Petar Vrzic
NASM-Certified PT & Manual Therapist
7 years as a personal trainer, specialising in private 1-on-1 training at home or in your villa. Master's degree in Physical Education & Sport, NASM-certified and a qualified manual therapist, so your recovery is looked after as well as your training.
Zeki Guzhan
Strength & Physique Coach
5+ years coaching at MACFit gyms in Izmir and Istanbul, with a degree in Exercise & Sports Science from Istanbul University. ICPT and NASM certified, plus First Aid & CPR. Specialises in strength training, fat loss and body recomposition for men and women, with a technique-first, step-by-step approach.
WHAT NIKOLA SPECIALISES IN
Specialities and Programs
Fat loss & body transformation
Structured training and nutrition guidance to change your body, tracked with photos, measurements and training numbers.
Strength & muscle building
Progressive programs coached rep by rep, for people who have never lifted and for experienced lifters.
Pre & postnatal training
Training built for mums during and after pregnancy, so you stay strong and confident.
HIIT & conditioning
Time-efficient conditioning sessions that fit a busy schedule.
Nutrition & meal plans
Practical nutrition guidance and meal plans that fit your routine, not an ideal week.
Accountability coaching
Regular check-ins, so consistency does not depend on motivation alone.
CHOOSING A TRAINER
What to Look For in the Best Personal Trainer in Dubai
Searching for the best personal trainer in Dubai? Rankings and adverts cannot tell you who is right for you. These six checks can, and here is how Nikola meets each one.
- 1
Recognised qualifications
Look for certifications from known bodies and ask what they cover. Nikola is IFBB certified, and our team includes NASM-certified coaches.
- 2
Real experience
Ask how long a trainer has coached and with whom. Nikola has coached for 13+ years and has worked in Dubai since 2015.
- 3
A clear speciality
A coach who is good at everything is rarely the best at your goal. Nikola's focus is fat loss, body transformation and strength training.
- 4
A plan, not just a workout
Expect an assessment first, then a structured plan that is tracked and adjusted as you progress.
- 5
Accountability
The best results come from consistency. Your coach should check in between sessions and keep you on track.
- 6
Proof you can see
Ask for real client photos and videos, not stock images. You can see before-and-after photos and client videos on this page and on our Client Stories page.
We would rather you choose the right coach than choose us blindly. Start with a free assessment, with no pressure to commit.
REAL SESSIONS
Training With Nikola
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REAL CLIENTS
Hear It From Our Clients in Dubai
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MORE CLIENT STORIES
REAL RESULTS
Before & After
Real clients, real training — no filters, no invented numbers.
GOOD TO KNOW
Personal Training in Dubai: Your Questions
Who is Nikola Prodanović?
Nikola is the founder and head coach of Personal Trainer Dubai. He has coached for more than 13 years, has worked with clients in Dubai since 2015 and is IFBB certified.
Is Nikola IFBB certified?
Yes. Nikola is IFBB certified. The other coaches on our team hold their own qualifications, which are listed on their profiles.
What does Nikola specialise in?
Fat loss and full body transformations, strength training (including for people who have never lifted), HIIT and conditioning, nutrition and meal plans, and training for mums during and after pregnancy.
Where does Nikola train clients?
At your home, villa or condo (including your building's gym), at a partner gym, at your office or outdoors, across Dubai including Downtown, Dubai Marina, JBR, JLT, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, DIFC, Dubai Hills, Arabian Ranches, Bluewaters Island, Dubai Creek Harbour and Jumeirah 3. We confirm availability for your area before your first session.
Who is on Nikola's team?
Nikola built a team of seven coaches: himself, Nikola Radosavljević (training and nutrition), Tamara Vojnović (women's fitness), Stefan Vasić (corrective exercise), Giselle (body sculpting), Petar Vrzic (strength, conditioning and recovery) and Zeki Guzhan (strength and physique). You can read every profile on trainers.personaltrainerdubai.ae.
Can I train with Nikola personally?
Yes. Apply for a free assessment and say you would like to train with Nikola. We confirm his availability and recommend a package. If his schedule is full, we match you with the coach best suited to your goal.
How much does it cost to train with Nikola?
Our packages start from AED 999. The right package depends on your goals and schedule, and we agree it with you in a short assessment.
Personal Trainer Across Dubai
We regularly train clients in these Dubai areas, at home, in villas, condos and partner gyms. Not listed, or unsure? Tell us your area in the form below and we'll confirm availability.
GET STARTED
Apply for Your Assessment
A few quick details and you're done. We'll confirm availability in your area and reach out to arrange your assessment — no commitment, no pressure.
- Personalised plan
- Anywhere in Dubai
- No commitment