Arthritis awareness walk in Dubai - in pictures

  • Hundreds of people take part in an early morning walk for Arthritis Awareness at Dubai Creek Park, on Saturday. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Hundreds of people take part in an early morning walk for Arthritis Awareness at Dubai Creek Park, on Saturday. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Open to the public and supported by Dubai Municipality, the event is being held free of cost under the theme ‘Let’s Beat Arthritis Together’,
    Open to the public and supported by Dubai Municipality, the event is being held free of cost under the theme ‘Let’s Beat Arthritis Together’,
  • Participants begin the 3.5-kilometre walk.
    Participants begin the 3.5-kilometre walk.
  • Doctors were on hand to share information about arthritis with the hundreds of participants at the event.
    Doctors were on hand to share information about arthritis with the hundreds of participants at the event.
  • Children join the grown-ups for the walk.
    Children join the grown-ups for the walk.
  • A variety of family-themed, fun-filled activities has also been planned for the day.
    A variety of family-themed, fun-filled activities has also been planned for the day.
  • Fitness trainers have a bit of fun after guiding people through a warm-up session.
    Fitness trainers have a bit of fun after guiding people through a warm-up session.
  • The walk in the rising sun is also a good chance to absorb the much-needed natural Vitamin D.
    The walk in the rising sun is also a good chance to absorb the much-needed natural Vitamin D.
  • People arrive for the walk.
    People arrive for the walk.
  • The Middle East Arthritis Foundation organised the event.
    The Middle East Arthritis Foundation organised the event.