Dubai Fitness Challenge 2021

In commitment to the goals of the 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 to encourage the residents and visitors of Dubai to engage in sports activities and adopt a healthy lifestyle, the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2021 program and its preceding years have been adopted. It aims to support efforts to make Dubai the best city to live, work, and visit in the world through various outdoor activities, encouraging participants to engage in 30 minutes of physical exercise daily for 30 days.

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2021

The Dubai Fitness Challenge 2021, which runs from October 29th to November 27th, includes a packed schedule of sports and entertainment events with the aim of increasing physical activity and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among Dubai residents on a permanent basis.

Fitness Villages

Expo 2020 Fitness Village

The Expo 2020 Fitness Village is a favorite destination for sports enthusiasts and fitness seekers, offering a variety of activities including:

• Running
• Global Fitness Theater
• Soccer field
• Cricket pitches
• Sports hall
• An area for various sports activities with many facilities and activities

Kite Beach Fitness Village

With soft sandy beaches and clear blue waters, Kite Beach is the perfect place for Dubai Fitness Challenge activities, ranging from water sports in Aqua Park and HIIT workouts to trampolining with a specialized trainer. Not to forget beach volleyball, beach football, and many activities specifically prepared for the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Children aged 13 to 18 can also attend training camps, dance classes, and sports exercises.

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2021 Events and Activities

Dubai Cycling Challenge

An annual challenge held in Dubai as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge events, attracting thousands of cycling enthusiasts. If you wish to participate this year, simply visit the website and fill in the required information, along with preparing your bicycles and protective helmets.

Important Information

This challenge takes place on November 5th, 2021, on Sheikh Zayed Road and includes an open track 14 kilometers long suitable for individuals aged 10 and above, and a family track 4 kilometers long suitable for children over 5 years old with accompanying facilities. The journey starts on both tracks at 5:00 AM and ends at 7:30 AM.

The open track extends for 14 kilometers along Sheikh Zayed Road, with the route starting from Za'abeel Roundabout to Safa Park area, round trip, passing by Burj Khalifa and many stunning towers. Meanwhile, the family track for 4 kilometers takes participants on a tour around Dubai Mall along Emaar Boulevard.

Dubai Run Challenge

Starting in 2019 as a unique opportunity to run along Sheikh Zayed Road, last year's race was organized while maintaining social distancing between participants. This year, the challenge is back with the excitement on two tracks, 10 km and 5 km.

Dubai Padel Tennis Championship

In the Dubai Fitness Challenge, we move on to the Dubai Padel Tennis Championship hosted by World Padel Academy, eagerly awaited by tennis enthusiasts in general and padel tennis lovers in particular. The event includes a series of activities and free training sessions for those interested in learning the techniques of this game.

The final matches of the championship take place between November 5th and 13th, preceded by some matches featuring some of the world's most famous champions, from November 2nd to 4th. All Dubai Fitness Challenge participants can join the men's and women's tournaments held from November 5th to 27th.

Not limited to these challenges alone, some of the activities that can be practiced during the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2021 program include:

• Cycling: In the following locations
  • Nad Al Sheba Cycling Track
  • Al Qudra Cycling Track
  • Dubai Autodrome Cycling Track
• Yoga: In the following styles
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Vinyasa Yoga
  • Ashtanga Yoga
  • Hot Yoga
  • Restorative Yoga
• Long-distance walking
• Slow Tai Chi meditation-based exercise
• Dancing
• Swimming

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2021 Electronic Applications

Dubai Fitness Challenge App

You can access and learn about the event agenda and training sessions through the dedicated app for the challenge, which provides a detailed overview of each event and training activity. It also monitors the daily exercises performed by the participant, links the app to as many specialized fitness apps as possible, in addition to identifying the list of daily and weekly sports events and activities and creating groups for fitness enthusiasts.

Steppi

Steppi is the official partner app for Dubai Fitness Challenge this year, a smart online platform in the UAE specialized in all fitness-related matters, allowing users to participate in a series of exclusive activities open to everyone.

Fitbit Premium

A free 90-day trial of Fitbit Premium helps app users adopt a healthy lifestyle and enjoy hundreds of exercises, meditation sessions, and unique challenges.

Countd

Countd is an intelligent app for healthy eating in the UAE, helping achieve a healthy lifestyle. Users can easily organize their favorite meal plans and sync them with their fitness tracker to automatically record all calories without manual input. It identifies and provides healthy meal options from specialized restaurants, delivering them ready and fresh to the doorstep.