FAQ

DARE is a private health operating system based in Dubai. We combine elite-level training, personalised nutrition, and culinary execution into a single, fully integrated programme — designed around you.

We work with a maximum of three active clients at any time. This isn't a coaching platform. It is a private service.

DARE is for people who want exceptional results and understand that exceptional results require an exceptional process. Our clients are typically high-performing professionals, executives, or individuals in Dubai who value privacy, precision, and outcomes over visibility.

If you are looking for a group class or a generic plan, DARE is not the right fit.

Dubai is where we operate. Our team is based here, our network is here, and our protocols are built around the lifestyle, climate, and context of the city — from training environments to ingredient sourcing.

For clients who travel frequently, we adapt the programme to their calendar and location without disruption.

Most personal trainers and nutritionists work independently. DARE integrates both disciplines under one system. Your training and nutrition are designed together, adjusted together, and reviewed together — by two specialists who communicate daily.

You don't coordinate between providers. We handle that. You only execute.

Programmes run between 12 and 24 weeks, depending on your goals and starting point. The initial assessment determines the right duration. Shorter programmes exist for focused goals; longer engagements are for deeper structural change.

Online Protocol — Fully remote. Your training and nutrition plan is designed weekly and delivered to your private dashboard every day. No physical visits, no appointments. You access everything on your device, wherever you are — Dubai, travelling, or abroad. You follow the plan and self-prepare meals with precise instructions.

In-Home Presence — Erika and Daniel are physically present at your residence or private facility every day. Training is delivered in person, meals are prepared by Daniel on site. Nothing is delegated to you — not even cooking. This is our highest-touch engagement, limited to three clients worldwide.

No. The Online Protocol is fully location-independent. Clients follow it from Dubai, from other cities, and during extended travel. Your training sessions are adapted to the facilities you actually have access to that day — whether that is a private gym in Dubai or a hotel fitness room in Geneva.

Timezone, jet lag, and travel schedules are factored into the weekly design. The plan follows you — not the other way around.

Yes. If your circumstances change — travel, schedule, or preferences — we adapt. The programme is not fixed to a format; it follows you. We review the structure at each weekly check-in and adjust accordingly.

No. DARE is a structured engagement, not a drop-in service. Our results depend on continuity — biological adaptation takes time, and our system is designed to compound over weeks, not days. We do not offer single sessions or month-to-month arrangements without a full assessment.

Every programme begins with a personal assessment — your constraints, patterns, baselines, and goals are mapped in detail. From there, Erika designs a weekly training structure that balances strength, conditioning, and recovery based on your specific biology, schedule, and targets.

No two programmes are the same. Your plan is yours.

This depends on your chosen engagement. The Online Protocol is designed around the facilities you have access to — whether that is a private gym, a hotel gym, or your own equipment. We ask about this in the initial assessment and build accordingly.

In-Home Presence includes on-site training at your residence or a private facility of your choice. Equipment requirements are established during onboarding.

Injuries and limitations are assessed at the start and factored into your programme from day one. We do not train around injuries with generic modifications — we design specifically for your current capacity and adjust as your body responds.

If your condition requires medical clearance, we will tell you directly before we begin.

Training frequency is built around your schedule, goals, and recovery capacity. Most programmes include between three and five sessions per week, with structured rest and active recovery days. We do not push volume for its own sake — recovery is built into the programme intentionally.

Daniel designs a daily nutrition protocol aligned with your training load and goals. In the Online Protocol, this includes chef-designed recipes, precise ingredient quantities, and clear preparation instructions delivered each day. In-Home Presence includes full culinary execution — Daniel manages sourcing, preparation, and delivery entirely.

Macros, meal timing, and food quality are all structured. You are never guessing.

Yes. Dietary restrictions, allergies, intolerances, cultural preferences, and food dislikes are captured in the initial assessment and built into your plan from the start. We do not offer a standard menu with substitutions — your nutrition is designed around what works for your body and your life.

In the Online Protocol, ingredients arrive pre-measured with clear step-by-step instructions. Preparation is minimal and designed to fit around a full schedule.

In the In-Home Presence, Daniel handles all culinary execution. You do not cook.

Yes. Social eating is part of life, and we design your plan to accommodate it. We provide guidelines for dining out that align with your protocol without requiring you to avoid restaurants or social situations. Flexibility is built in — not bolted on as an exception.

Send us a WhatsApp enquiry or use the contact form on the website. We will arrange a short, private consultation — typically 20 minutes — to understand your goals and assess whether DARE is the right fit. There is no obligation at this stage.

For the Online Protocol, the consultation is conducted remotely — no need to be in Dubai. For the In-Home Presence, we typically meet in person at a time and location of your choosing.

If we proceed, a detailed onboarding assessment follows before any programme is designed.

From initial enquiry to programme start, the process typically takes 5 to 10 days. This includes the consultation, the full assessment, and the design of your integrated plan. We do not rush the assessment — the quality of the output depends on it.

The assessment covers your training history, current fitness baseline, body composition, lifestyle, schedule, food preferences, restrictions, goals, and any relevant health information. Both Erika and Daniel participate — training and nutrition are assessed together so the programme can be designed as a single, integrated system from day one.

Occasionally, yes. We limit active engagements to maintain the quality and attention each client deserves. If capacity is currently full, we will be transparent about timing during the initial consultation and can place you on a private waitlist if you choose to proceed.

Completely. We do not discuss clients, share names, post before-and-after content, or include anyone in marketing without explicit and written consent. Your engagement with DARE is confidential by default.

We operate with no public client roster, no social proof based on identifiable clients, and no external communications involving your information.

No. Client data — health information, biometrics, dietary details, and personal communications — is held internally and never shared with third parties. Ingredient sourcing is managed directly by Daniel without disclosure of client identity to suppliers.

Yes. Many of our clients have existing relationships — a GP, a physio, a specialist. We work alongside these professionals where relevant, and we are accustomed to operating quietly within a broader support structure. We do not require exclusivity and we do not interfere with existing medical care.