UAE: Registration opens for Dubai Fitness Challenge 2022 with free events and exclusives

The challenge is to help everyone achieve a better future and showcase Dubai as one of the most vibrant cities in the world.

Residents and visitors can now sign up for “the world’s largest city-wide fitness campaign” on the Dubai Fitness Challenge website, with a commitment to working out 30 minutes a day for 30 days.

Signing up will ensure attendees understand everything the DFC has to offer, including exclusive events, free classes and citywide events. Participants can also access offers from their favorite fitness brands and stand a chance to win prizes. For those who aren’t sure where to start, the “Find Your 30” section of the DFC website offers workout plans, health and fitness vlogs, nutrition recipes, podcasts, virtual classes, articles on staying healthy, and more.

This year will see its largest lineup to date, including a month of fun and inclusive fitness activities in two fitness villages, 15 community fitness centers, a range of sporting events and thousands of free classes. The iconic Dubai Ride by DP World and the Dubai Run by Mai Dubai will once again return to Sheikh Zayed Road.

This year, with the region hosting several major sporting events, sports such as football, tennis, cricket and cricket will take centre stage at two fitness villages: Kite Beach Fitness Village and Last Exit Al Khawaneej Fitness Village with 20 Sports and fitness area offering everything from HIIT training and yoga to biking and water sports.

15 fitness centers with top fitness instructors will be located throughout the city, providing the resident community with easy and convenient fitness classes in support of their commitment to the 30X30 goal.

More than 50 sporting events will also take place this month, including the 2022 Dubai World Padel Championship, the Legends Team Cup Final (tennis), the DP World Tour Championship (golf), the Under Armour Turf Games and the Dubai Yachting Grand Prix.

Ride Dubai, one of DFC’s flagship events, will take place on November 6, offering families, recreational cyclists and cyclists the chance to cycle past Dubai’s iconic Sheikh Zayed Road Landmarks for a unique experience.

Dubai Run will also take over Sheikh Zayed Road on November 20, offering families, aspiring runners and professionals the chance to take part in the world’s largest free fun run. Last year’s two events saw record numbers of participation, with 33,000 cyclists taking part in the Dubai Ride and 146,000 runners, joggers and walkers taking part in the Dubai Run.

People of all ages and ability levels will have unlimited opportunities to participate in a diverse line-up including a 30-day football programme featuring youth championships and coaching sessions, the Expo City Sports and Fitness Weekend, and sports and leading global Fitness and sports brands partner to run events across the city.

Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Agency (DFRE), said: “Each year, under Sheikh Hamdan’s ambitious vision, DFC inspires residents and visitors to embrace a more active lifestyle and work towards a better future. DFC has become one of the largest city-wide fitness events in the region and its continued success demonstrates our community’s commitment to making Dubai one of the most active cities in the world. This year’s edition will see a more diverse and inclusive Fitness activities and activities with a special focus on encouraging participants to get outside and complete 30 minutes of activity per day for 30 days. We are proud to be working with the Dubai Sports Council to bring this important initiative to life and look forward to the much-anticipated The sixth edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge was a complete success.”

Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council (DSC), said: “Thanks to Sheikh Hamdan’s vision, DFC has become a living example of the city’s growing commitment to physical and mental health. Proof. This year, we are delighted to launch the sixth edition of the DFC in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.”

“The Challenge is committed to ensuring that everyone in the city can participate in the best and most exciting fitness activities, while challenging themselves to achieve new goals and embrace a more active lifestyle. DFC has grown into a world-class sporting event, and Be the most anticipated event on the Dubai calendar.

“Last year, the Challenge saw more than 1.65 million residents and tourists participate and participate in thousands of fitness events in Dubai, including 33,000 cyclists and 146,000 runners participating in Dubai Cycling and Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai Running. I’m sure this year’s edition will be a resounding success again and I want to thank all our partners for participating in this incredible sport.”