Dubai Fitness Challenge is almost halfway through, though there are still plenty of events to get involved in.
During the annual event, which tasks Dubai residents to commit to 30 minutes of exercise every day for 30 days, there are also hundreds of free classes taking place across the city, whether you want to get outdoors, try a new gym or even do something for your mental health.
Here are five free classes to try.
Free ride class at Boxica
Until November 27, Boxica in Studio City is offering a free ride class for everyone.
The offer is limited to one class per person and you can choose your time and day by getting in touch with the gym.
More information is available on Instagram at @Boxica or on WhatsApp via 055 483 8361.
Free Wednesday HIIT at NRG
NRG gym in Dubai Marina is offering a midweek boost with a morning HIIT class every Wednesday at 7am. The 45-minute workout is suitable for all fitness levels and will consist of bodyweight exercises such as squats, burpees and lunges.
The classes will take place outdoors on Marina Walk.
Pre-book by calling 050 652 7722.
'World’s biggest mini trampolining class' with Fitness First
Jubilee Park at Expo City will transform into a giant gym this weekend for the Expo City Sports and Fitness event, which is part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge.
Fitness First will be hosting what it claims is the world’s biggest mini-trampolining class, with a free session for children taking place at 5pm on Sunday.
There’s also an adult session taking place at 6.15pm on Saturday, although there is a Dh30 charge to take part.
Booking can be made at www.fitnessfirstme.com.
Train with AC Milan coaches
Join a free coaching session with one of the world’s top football teams. Taking place at Expo City’s Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Hub at 8am and 5pm, children will have the chance to train with football coaches from the AC Milan Academy.
The sessions are suitable for children between the ages of 6 and 17 and will focus on a range of technical and physical development. No pre-registration is necessary.
More information is available at www.dubaifitnesschallenge.com.
Try a free counselling session with My Conscious Mind Mental Health Centre
My Conscious Mind Mental Health Centre in Barsha Heights is offer a free counselling session with a licensed mental health professional during Dubai Fitness Challenge.
The sessions will help participants explore their motivation for staying physically fit by writing their stories on a blank piece of paper.
These stories will then be used to help others learn about different motivation tactics. The aim is to engage strangers of all ages and backgrounds to “reflect, rejoice, heal and connect through words”.
The free sessions are limited to one per person and are taking place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
To book, call 052 317 05 67 and reference DFC 2022.
There are dozens more free classes taking place each week. Keep up to date with the latest schedule at www.dubaifitnesschallenge.com
Dubai Ride 2022 — in pictures
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Cyclists traverse Sheikh Zayed Road as part of the Dubai Ride. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National -
Cyclists rode past some of the city's landmarks. -
Dubai Ride 2022 participants. -
Authorities closed the busy 14-lane Sheikh Zayed Road for motorists between 4am and 9am. -
Riders take selfies in front of Museum of the Future. -
The Dubai Ride covered Sheikh Zayed Road between Trade Centre Roundabout and the Safa Park interchange, as well as Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. -
The event was open to cyclists of all ages and abilities. -
The Dubai Ride began at 6.30am. -
The free event is the largest for the cycling community in the emirate. -
The RTA allowed participants who didn't have bikes to rent a Careem Bike for free at certain entrances of the race. -
Families, recreational and professional cyclists take part in the Dubai Ride each year. -
Sheikh Zayed Road is usually closed to cyclists. -
Participants chose either a 4km or 12km route. -
Thousands of people took part in annual Dubai Ride on the skyscraper-lined super-highway that cuts through the centre of the city. -
Participants cycle past the Museum of the Future in the early hours of Sunday. -
The Dubai Ride is a precursor to the Dubai Run, which follows a similar route. -
A cyclist performs a stunt along Sheikh Zayed Road. -
Dubai Police manage traffic for the Dubai Ride. -
The Dubai Ride took place on both sides of Sheikh Zayed Road. -
Riders captured in front of the Museum of the Future. -
Participants after the event. -
The Dubai Ride transformed the city's major roads into a giant cycling track. -
Cyclists ride on Sheikh Zayed Road. -
A cycling group taking part in the Dubai Ride. -
The ride began in the early hours. -
The event takes place as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. -
Dubai Fitness Challenge encourages the city’s residents to commit to 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 days. -
The Dubai Ride takes place annually.
