Dubai Fitness Challenge kicks off Nov 1; free fitness events to get you moving

Dubai Fitness Challenge kicks off Nov 1, inspiring all to do 30 minutes of daily exercise with free events, classes, and fitness villages citywide.

Dubai Ride

Dubai Ride, a key Dubai Fitness Challenge event, takes over Sheikh Zayed Road on Nov 2 with 4 km and 12 km routes for cyclists. Thousands expected; registration now open. 

Dubai Stand Up Paddle

Dubai Stand Up Paddle returns to Hatta Dam on Nov 8–9 with free sessions for all levels, plus gear, shuttles, kayaking, and sunset yoga amid the scenic Hajar Mountains. Register here.

Dubai Run

The Dubai Run kicks off at 6:30 am on November 23 with 5 km and 10 km routes across Sheikh Zayed Road. Join thousands of runners by registering now! 

Dubai Yoga

Dubai Yoga wraps up the Fitness Challenge on Nov 30 at Zabeel Park, uniting thousands for a massive session with special zones for families and ladies. Register here.

Fitness Village Kite Beach

Dubai’s biggest sports village returns to Kite Beach this November, offering free entry and activities like football, padel, yoga, boxing, and HIIT daily, with courts available for advance booking.

Fitness Village Zabeel Park

Zabeel Park Fitness Village runs all November at Gate 2 with live classes, active zones, and courts for basketball, cricket, and padel. It’s also the bib collection spot for Dubai Ride and Run.

Fitness Village Al Warqa’a Park

Centred on a 2.8km track, this village offers a new gym, kids and ladies zones, courts, and free entry daily from 4pm to 11pm in November.

Golf is Good

The Golf is Good programme offers free play, lessons, and contests at top Dubai clubs this November, with Golf in Schools and DP World Tour sessions for kids aged 6–16.