Dubai is currently preparing for the third edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, an initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, in 2017.

The 30-day Challenge, which runs from November 18 to November 16, aims to encourage Dubai residents and visitors to adopt a happier and more active lifestyle.

Organizers announced that audiences of all ages and fitness levels will be allowed to participate in 30-minute daily exercise, through a comprehensive list of sports opportunities that will be offered to them in two large villages, 10 locations and fitness centers, more than 40 events and 5,000 training sessions, and activities organized on Throughout the month.

A number of celebrities, as well as well-known sports brands, are participating, most notably sports coach and writer Joe Weeks, renowned as The Body Coach, who this time seeks to break the Guinness World Record to lead the world's largest high-intensity workout. 26.

Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said: “The Dubai Fitness Challenge is back under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council. This ambitious initiative has succeeded in establishing Dubai as a world leader in a healthy lifestyle. The challenge also strengthens Dubai's position as one of the most dynamic cities in the world.

On the principles of the challenge, Al Marri said: “His Highness the Crown Prince launched the Dubai Fitness Challenge based on three basic principles: inclusiveness, ease of participation and sustainability, according to his vision which ensures that everyone, regardless of age or physical ability, adopts a healthy lifestyle as part of Of their daily lives. This year's challenge is supported by our partners and international fitness specialists, where the city will become a large gym for 30 days. The challenge is also an opportunity to showcase Dubai's health and fitness facilities in many locations. ”

Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, said: “The Dubai Fitness Challenge over the past two years has succeeded in making a clear mark on the health and fitness levels in the UAE in general, and Dubai in particular, has emerged in the high proportion of sports practitioners and physical activity among the various segments of society of all nationalities. `` Participation was not only within the country but also outside the country, where many people from all over the world took part in the challenge, which encouraged everyone to exercise for health, vitality and vitality, which embodies the philosophy of this challenge and its lofty goals. ''

“Dubai has become a sporting city and hosts sporting events everywhere and anytime,” said Hareb. “This year, at the Dubai Fitness Challenge, we have 10 facilities and areas for exercise, including the Dubai Design District and the Hamdan Sports Complex for the first time. `` The Fitness Challenge in 2018 attracted 1.53 million people, and we are confident that this year the number will be higher. ''

• Allows the public to participate from all ages.

• More than 40 events and 5,000 training sessions in Dubai.