The Dubai Fitness Challenge has reached its mid-point and continues to maintain its momentum.The 30-day event includes many activities to promote fitness throughout the city, as well as many training sessions available until November 16. The Dubai Fitness Challenge allows all residents of the emirate to pursue a healthier and more active lifestyle.
The Dubai Running Challenge on Sheikh Zayed Road x3030 will transform Dubai's iconic highway into a running track on Friday, November 8. This will be the first time that residents of the emirate have been able to run on part of the highway, in order to encourage them to exercise together. Pre-registration is necessary to participate in this free event through the PlatinumList and the five-kilometer race is available for all ages and fitness levels, while the 10-kilometer race is reserved for those aged 18 and above who must complete in 80 minutes or less.
Diverse challenges
Fitness Village, Kite Beach, Festival City Mall, offers activities and challenges that can be shared for free. The Festival City Fitness Village, sponsored by DEWA, Fitbit and Al-Futtaim, is open from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm From Sunday to Wednesday, and from 12 noon to 12 midnight from Thursday to Saturday, it includes a number of areas full of activities to suit individuals of all ages and fitness levels. All participants in the two-hour DEWA 3030X Skills Zone will be able to win prizes every day, along with a grand prize of AED 50,000 gift cards from Dubai Festival City. Participants can head to Fitbit's AI and Fitness area to contribute to the Fitbit goal by scoring a billion steps in 30 days. The village's outdoor walkway will host several activities, including the IMAGINE show in collaboration with Fitness First, or head to the Dubai Chamber's cycling center, where visitors can rent a bicycle to reach the Dubai Beach Sports Room on Marsa Beach. Offers a range of activities from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Clay obstacles
Kite Beach Fitness Village, sponsored by ENOC, in cooperation with Etisalat and Meraas, is open from Sunday to Wednesday from 7 am to 9 pm and from Thursday to Saturday from 7 am to 11 pm. The village includes 10 different areas that take into account all interests and fitness levels, where you can participate in a group of classes led by instructors on the President's Etisalat Theater and overcome mud obstacles in the village of Madre Village of ENOC, or relax in the area of Emirates yoga and meditation, or Enjoy the sound of surfing as you work out at the Bridgestone Open Beach Gym. If you want a refreshment after workout, head to one of Monvezo's humidification stations or the Bocari Sweet Metabolic Poster Bar in the village.
Entertaining events
Other fun and entertaining events this week will bring the emirate's residents together around sport and fitness, including Dubai Pink Ride, the Mercedes-Benz Challenge and the Dubai Festival City Half Marathon. WWE fans will also be able to meet wrestling star Becky Lynch, who will visit her young fans in the Fitness District at Al Jalila Children's Hospital today, and give them an engaging training session.
10 events
Dubai hosts dozens of activities and events, including all types of sports. Here are 10 of them:
1 «Fitness District»
Join WWE star Becky Lynch as part of various recreational activities and corners with children and families at Al Jalila Hospital's Fitness District.
2 «Spinneys Dubai»
Participate in the third and final preparatory race for the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycling Challenge, which extends 85 km. In the ability track for bicycles today.
3 «Triathlon in Hatta»
Enjoy the scenery of Hatta as you swim in the waters of Hatta Dam and ride bicycles on rugged mountain roads or run on the slopes at Hatta Sports Club
4 «Mercedes-Benz Challenge»
100 teams of two to four players take part in this challenge, having to complete seven challenges hidden in several locations in Dubai, to win a prize - the all-new Mercedes Benz GLC 200 at the Mercedes-Benz Service Center.
5 «Marmum the Great»
Runner enthusiasts from around the world are taking part in the preparations for the Grand Marmom Race, featuring 300km, 100km and 50km tracks in the Marmoum Desert Reserve.
6 «Dubai Pink Ride»
The event welcomes participants over the age of 15 to learn about the importance of early detection, on a regular basis to detect cancer in its early stages Kite Beach, behind Sunset Mall.
7 «Cigna Park Run Race»
Cigna Park Run invites you to a fun-filled race on the first Saturday of every month to keep fit. This race is free and open to everyone of all ages and fitness levels, with options for 2.5km and 5km at Kite Beach.
8 «Dubai Grand Tour»
This event is aimed at friends and family cyclists who can choose between 5km, 10km or 20km in Dubai Sports City.
9 «Yoga»
Visit the newly reopened Global Village, practice outdoor yoga, and take part in a stretch and Asanas in the Global Village.
10 «Mental Health»
Join mental and mental health expert, Zarine Dadachange, who will carry participants on a journey to meditative relaxation, through breathing exercises and quiet sounds.