About Us

our mission

IGNITE means to spark –
to kick off something new.

And at any phase of your life, in any context, that spark is available to you. For individuals taking their first step. For teams finding their rhythm. For
communities coming together. For cities waking up and moving.

We started in Dubai in 2010 with one idea and a lot of energy that movement changes lives. What began as the UAE’s first outdoor fitness
programme has grown into one of the region’s most recognised active lifestyle brands. Water sports, team building, corporate wellness, kids
experiences and consultancy each one built around the belief that an active, connected life is a better life.

Our approach is holistic. We believe wellness is physical, mental and social and that the most powerful way to achieve it is together. We bring
people together through movement, build connections that last, and create experiences that people carry with them long after the session ends.
We operate across the UAE and are expanding into the wider GCC. But our purpose travels with us wherever we go.

This is IGNITE in 2026. And we are just getting started.

by the numbers

2010

Established

60+

Years Combined Experience

10000

People Moved

2500

Satisfied Clients

MEET THE FOUNDER

Guillaume Mariole

Founder & CEO IGNITE

Guillaume Mariole has been shaping Dubai’s active lifestyle landscape since 2005. He launched one of the city’s first outdoor bootcamps, pioneered the UAE’s first corporate wellness programme, and founded IGNITE in 2010 building it into one of the region’s most recognised sports, fitness and wellness brands.

Over two decades he has worked with hundreds of individuals and teams across leading private companies, government and semi-government entities. He has consulted for Al Futtaim Group, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Tourism and Expo 2020, conceptualised the ICCA Run for Dubai Tourism, and served as Lead Consultant for the Dubai Fitness Challenge.

20+ years

UAE fitness & wellness

First in UAE

Technogym Master Trainer

Master Trainer

London Olympic Village 2012

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2x Gold medalist

Dragon Boat World Championships HK

🏆 Small Business CEO of the Year
2013
🏆 What's On Awards — Best Fitness Company UAE
2014
🏆 Recognised by HH Sheikh Mansour — IGNITE Pink is Punk community impact
2025

Guillaume also works directly with organisations as a consultant bringing two decades of city-level experience in wellness strategy, programme design and active lifestyle to your business.

Community Impact

IGNITE Pink is Punk

Launched in 2008, Pink is Punk is the UAE’s only non-profit breast cancer awareness campaign of its kind. Every year the IGNITE community comes together through swim runs, yoga sessions and paddle events to raise funds for Al Jalila Foundation and Breast Friends. In 2025 the campaign was personally recognised by His Highness Sheikh Mansour for its community impact.

AED 950,000+

Raised To Date

Ready to get moving?

Whether you’re booking a water sports session, planning a team day or organising a kids party we’d love to hear from you.