Dubai Fitness Challenge Transforms the City Into an Open-Air Gym
The annual festival – now in its fifth edition – will feature a citywide lineup of activities spanning running, cycling, swimming, padel, and more.
Put on those sneakers and tighten your shoelaces - the Dubai Fitness Challenge returns this November, transforming the city into a month-long hub for wellness and physical activity. The annual initiative, running from November 1st to the 30th, invites residents and visitors alike to commit to 30 minutes of daily exercise for 30 days, with a citywide calendar of free classes, sporting events, and group sessions.
Launched in 2017 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the challenge aims to make fitness a shared lifestyle habit across all ages and abilities. This year’s edition will see Dubai’s parks, beaches, and landmarks come alive with activities ranging from running and cycling to yoga, swimming, and padel.
Open to everyone, the Dubai Fitness Challenge continues to build on its goal of fostering a culture of movement and wellbeing across the city.
