The Dubai Challenge, a pioneering initiative launched last year by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Government of Dubai, is due to take place from 26 November to 24 November. A 30-day event on exciting, exciting fitness activities and activities that motivate Dubai's residents and visitors to a healthy lifestyle.

The Dubai Fitness Challenge is another step in Dubai's move to become the most active city in the world by enhancing the participation of the public, the government, businesses and schools not only from Dubai but from across the UAE. The United Nations and beyond. Committed to establishing the concept of a healthy society that recognizes the importance of exercise, the Dubai Fitness Challenge will take important steps in motivating the public to commit to 30 minutes of daily exercise for 30 days. Its comprehensive program will suit all residents and visitors of Dubai at different ages, abilities and levels of fitness, and encourage them to pursue a healthier and happier lifestyle. The challenge is to achieve an ambitious goal of attracting a million participants through a rich program of activities including an inaugural Carnival at Dubai Festival City, sponsored by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Dubai Festival City and a final event at Emirates NBD With Emaar, complemented by five fitness villages, and a daily fun run from 28 October to 22 November, which will start after the opening weekend and close before the closing weekend. "In the past year, we have witnessed a significant turnout of residents, visitors, government agencies, schools and schools to participate in the Dubai Fitness Challenge, which has been enthusiastically combined, and their contributions have contributed to transforming this initiative into an integrated activity across the city to build," said Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. A healthier and happier society. In this year's session, we aim to enhance the impact of the challenge on our lives by attracting more participants and inspiring them to commit to a healthier and more diverse lifestyle. "

At its first session last year, the Challenge attracted a wide participation of residents and visitors to the city, with 786,000 registered people of all ages and fitness levels participating in the challenge, and more than 93% of respondents surveyed after the conclusion of the Dubai 2017 Challenge »Expressed their happiness with the establishment of the initiative for the second year in a row.

The challenge was to leave a clear mark on health and fitness in Dubai. The exercise rate among the population was 14%, with 71% continuing to exercise at least three times a week, compared to 57% before the challenge. In addition, the number of people who have passed more than 10,000 daily moves has doubled from 16% to 32% during the challenge period as Dubai moves forward towards its goal of becoming the most active and active city for sport worldwide.

The Dubai Fitness Challenge is the only one-month fitness event in the world that includes the entire city. For the first time, the opening and closing Carnival will allow participants to experience a wide range of fitness classes on the main stage, and will be attended by a number of distinguished and influential guests and celebrities, as well as a number of dedicated sports areas that will boast many activities such as: A miniature slope for skateboarding, exciting dragon boat races, walking down to ropes, skiing, and parcours. In response to the growing demand, the family and social entertainment areas are re-established. Young and young people can experience the fields of rubber barriers, climbing, trampoline jumping, cricket, boating through virtual reality technology, obstacle paths, Bull, and much more. In addition to carnivals and fitness villages, participants will have access to more than 3000 sessions and free fitness classes in locations across the city, more than 40 fitness events including the Dubai International Triathlon, the Color Running Race, the Yoga Festival, , And a wide range of community activities that will motivate them to continue their activity for 30 days.

One of the highlights of the new 2018 event will be the five fitness villages that will welcome visitors for 26 days when they open in easy-to-reach locations across the city, thus making it easy to participate in the Dubai Fitness Challenge.

1. Dubai International Financial Center

The DIFC Innovation and Fitness Village will witness more than 300 free fitness classes on the main platform, and participants will be able to visit them during lunch break or afterwards to use the latest Technogym equipment, such as interactive bikes and walkers. Beginners and golf professionals can fine-tune their skills using a high-end simulator, while the TicBool tables, which combine football and table tennis, will help young people improve their football skills.

2- Dubai Commodities Center

In addition to more than 400 free fitness lessons on the main platform, the DMCC Village will be a dedicated destination for sports, as well as for group activities that will be held during the challenging period on specially constructed football, volleyball, And basketball. The whole family can participate in the exciting activities of the Adrenaline Village, which includes a gymnasium area, ninja youth wrestlers, acrobatic workshops and a rock climbing area.

3 - Beach village

In addition to over 400 free beach fitness lessons, a daily aquatic sports lesson will also be available during the challenging period for a more invigorating experience. Tournaments, beach volleyball, cricket and football will be accompanied by a water sports area, including kayaking, rowing, and the Grand Swimming Race, which will take place on 27 October on distances ranging from 250 to 2,500 meters. The "national barrier route" extends over the Arabian Gulf to a distance of two kilometers, interspersed with 12 barriers, and everyone from the age of five and above can participate.

4 - The village of Palm Jumeirah

The village will see a pool of jogging clubs for training, as well as participants who will be able to take advantage of more than 300 free fitness classes on the main stage. Fitness lessons for mothers and pregnant women are also available, while a "virtual fitness path" for participants who require an additional dose of stimulation will provide a digital trainer to provide them with guidance and exercise in front of them. One of the most prominent family events available is the brightly lit Palm Jumeirah track, the 3.2 km electric circuit with dedicated lighting and interactive sounds.

5- Khawaneej walkway

Some clubs will be established for cycling in the "Quranic Park" and free bicycles are available for both young people and families, for those over the age of 60, or for those who are interested. In the region, there will be a number of professional trainers to provide theoretical and practical advice and help participants to master Technogym's motorized fitness bikes. In addition to general logistics services, the park will be illuminated to enable those wishing to enjoy the night bike ride.

3000

A session and a free fitness lesson

786

A thousand people registered in the first session

Dubai residents and visitors of different ages, abilities and levels of fitness are invited to participate in the challenge.