Your ultimate guide to Dubai Fitness Challenge 2024

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Lace up those sneakers, the Dubai Fitness Challenge is back! Taking place from Saturday 26 October to Sunday 24 November, 2024, it’s a 30-day fitness challenge designed to get you doing at least 30 minutes of exercise every day.

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Now in its 8th edition, the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2024 has one aim: to transform Dubai into one of the world’s most active cities. You can register your interest here to receive all the updates and fitness events taking place around the city.

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Here’s your complete guide to the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2024.

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Fitness villages

Arguably the most iconic Dubai Fitness Challenge spot is the DP World Kite Beach Fitness Village, which promises an array of fitness classes and workouts against the backdrop of one of Dubai’s most beloved beaches.

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There are two more fitness villages: an all-new RTA Al Warqa’a Park 30x30 Fitness Village, featuring activities for all abilities, including a special kids zone and a ladies-only area. Additionally, the all-new Dubai Municipality Zabeel Park 30x30 Fitness Village will feature a spinning zone for cycling enthusiasts, running clubs for runners, plus a Tough Mudder obstacle course and a main stage for talks and events. Here, you’ll also pick up bibs and shirts for iconic events, including Dubai Ride and Dubai Run.

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Iconic events

• November 2: Dubai Stand-Up Paddle
  Returning for a second edition, the Dubai Stand-Up Paddle hosts a mass session in the beautiful surroundings of Hatta Dam. Designed for beginners and seasoned paddlers alike, the 45-minute classes include options to try kayaking. Participation is free, but be sure to register here.
• November 10: Dubai Ride
  One of the most beloved events in the Dubai Fitness Challenge, the Dubai Ride 2024 offers several options, including the new Dubai Ride Speed Laps. Cycle past iconic Dubai landmarks like never before! Free to enter, but registration is required.
• November 24: Dubai Run
  The Dubai Run 2024 is a spectacular chance to run through Dubai’s iconic Sheikh Zayed Road with landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa and the Museum of the Future as your backdrop. Choose between a 5km or 10km route and be one of the 200,000 runners to experience this epic event. Register for free here.

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Other must-try events include the Plus500 City Half Marathon at DIFC on October 27, the Dubai Women’s Run on November 3 at Al Forsan Park, Expo City, and The Sparkle Race on November 15-16, a 50km cycling challenge at Al Qudra. For seasoned cyclists, there’s a 500km 24-hour challenge. On November 9, Aura Skypool will host a triathlon with a 3km row, 3km cycle, and a lap of the infinity pool. And don't miss Dubai Active from October 25-27 at Expo City, featuring celebrity trainers like Kayla Itsines.

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On November 16, the Music Run brings a 5km fun run to Meydan Racecourse, complete with live DJs and a post-run party.

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Community fitness hubs

Community fitness hubs will be scattered across the city, providing free daily activities throughout the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2024. Look for hubs at Bluewaters, DIFC, DMCC (JLT), City Walk, Dubai Digital Park, Expo City, and Zabeel Ladies Club, with more locations to be announced.

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