Arabic Workout Playlist: 12 Songs That’ll Help You Achieve Your 2024 Fitness Goals
From Sherine to Nancy Ajram, Bazaar Arabia compiles the most energetic, vibrant, and positive Arabic hits to add to your workout playlist
Prioritising one’s physical health is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions — and workout playlists are indeed essential when it comes to achieving our fitness goals. What better way to revamp our 2024 sound than by infusing vibrant and energetic Arabic tracks into the mix?
Similarly to fashion, music from the distant past has a tendency to resurface – and the return of classic Arabic hits in contemporary pop culture is proof of this. From Sherine’s Sabry Aalil x I Know What You Want remix with Busta Rhymes currently dominating TikTok to classic Nancy Ajram songs being discovered and enjoyed by younger generations in the West, how society consumes music is proof that it is a timeless, universal language.
The rich world of Arabic music masterfully combines traditional instruments and sounds with state-of-the-art music production and contemporary beats. Perfect for any workout, Bazaar Arabia compiles the ultimate Arabic workout playlist composed of diverse, upbeat tracks by the most prominent artists in the MENA region.
Arabic Workout Playlist: 12 Songs That’ll Help You Achieve Your 2024 Fitness Goals
Sabry Aalil by Sherine
This iconic Egyptian hit song has recently taken TikTok by storm – both in the East and in the West. More specifically, its remixed version with Busta Rhymes’ Baby if You Give It To Me is arguably the most popular song on social media currently. Composed by award-winning musician Mohammad Raheem, this electric mega-hit is definitely one to add to your workout playlist.
Ah W Noss by Nancy Ajram
Ah W Noss is undeniably one of the most popular Arabic songs of our time. Nancy Ajram rose to fame around the same time that the song’s music video was released, making her a household name in the Arab world. Set in a traditional village in Egypt, the music video will remain engrained in the memory of pop culture for many years to come – partially owing to Nancy’s iconic Egyptian-inspired costume.
Leih Beydari Keda by Ruby
The Leih Beydari Keda music video is perhaps one of the most popular of its kind in the Arabic world, and in it, renowned Egyptian singer Ruby can coincidentally be seen exercising. It makes absolute sense, then, to add this groovy, melodious and rhythmic track to our 2024 workout playlists.
Boushret Kheir by Hussain Al Jassmi
Boushret Kheir is undeniably one of the most popular, patriotic, and anthemic songs in Egyptian music, despite the fact that it is sung by prominent Emirati artist Hussain Al Jassmi. Its resilient spirit and fast-paced melody will surely motivate you throughout your workout.
Allah Aliek Ya Sidy by Ihab Tawfiq
Prominent Egyptian artist Ihab Tawfiq holds a PhD degree in music studies, and his expertise is absolutely evident in his mega-hit Allah Aliek Ya Sidy. Masterfully composed with a beautiful orchestra of instruments, the rhythmically diverse track deserves a spot on your workout playlist.
Mashkalni by Rashed Almajed
An absolute classic hit, Mashkalni is the ultimate folk song – celebrating and honouring Emirati music and culture from start to finish. The groovy song is perfect for light cardio, walking, or dance.
Bastans by Miami Band
This quintessentially vibrant and energetic track by Kuwaiti singing group Miami Band is filled with positive energy and will successfully get you through any workout.
Majnouni (Jeet) by Carole Smaha
Carole Smaha is an icon of Lebanese and Arabic music for a reason. Her smash hit Majnouni is the perfect fast-paced dance track to add to your 2024 workout playlist.
Ana Wala Aref by Tamer Hosny
This electric track features Arabic drums, authentic instruments, and Tamer Hosny’s smooth and melodious voice. The upbeat mega-hit is one of the Egyptian singer’s very best, and it certainly deserves a spot on your workout playlist.
C’est La Vie by Khaled
The distinguished Algerian singer’s joyous and positive spirit is crystal clear on this upbeat song, which is one of the most famous dance tracks across the Arab world as a whole.
Nour El Ain by Amr Diab
It’s difficult to believe that iconic Egyptian singer Amr Diab is 62 years old, and that his highly popular hit song Nour El Ain was released back in 1996. Indeed, the timeless appeal of the singer and his masterfully composed and written songs live on beyond time and space.
Shik Shak Shok by Hassan Abou El Suoud
Perhaps one of the most popular belly-dancing music pieces, Shik Shak Shok is the ultimate song to listen to if you’re polishing up on your Arabic-themed dancing skills and looking to tone your body.