Start off your weekend with the Friday pop-up at Bodytree Studio. Heather Bonker leads the Roll, Release & Renew class that will help you unwind from stress with targeted isolation using specialised balls and props to release trigger points in a mind-body centred practise that creates lasting change and is open to all levels. Friday, 9am to 10.30am, Dh95 includes a juice from Nectar, Bodytree Studio, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 4448, info@bodytreestudio.com
Take your children ages 3 to 8 to karate classes presented by LTF Sports, where they can learn the fundamentals of the martial art and basic techniques, plus enjoy the fitness aspect of the sport. Kids can also enjoy 30 minutes of free soft play at Cheeky Monkeys. Saturday, 4pm, Dh85 for a trial class; Dh299 for four sessions, Cheeky Monkeys, Barsha Mall, Dubai, 055 980 9930, info@ltfsports.com
Race around the Palm Jumeirah this weekend. Take part in DXB Paddling, a race open to all paddle-sport athletes with kayaks, surf-skis, paddle boards, outriggers and row boats. As part of the Dubai International Boat Show, the event is a 14km distance and relay race around the Palm Jumeirah. Saturday, noon for registration; race starts at 2pm, free, Skydive Dubai jetty, Dubai, www.dxbpaddling.com
Register to take part in the #IgniteDXB Hatta Hills Running Festival. Enjoy the scenery of the Hajar Mountains and Hatta Dam during this daytime running event, which is suitable for the whole family with four distances of on- and off-road to choose from, including the kids' 3K and 5K and the adults' 5K, 10K and half marathon. March 10, from 7am, from Dh150 for adults; Dh100 for children, Hatta Hills, Dubai, register by March 9 at www.premieronline.com
Sign up for The Ladies Dash, a team relay event featuring five women who each run 800m before handing off the baton to the next runner. Plus enjoy the activity village with energising music, health and fitness activities, live cooking demonstrations, nutritional advice, games, giveaways and more. The event is staffed by women to ensure the privacy of participants and is presented by Daman ActiveLife. March 13, from 4pm for registration; 6.30pm race starts, Dh150 for individuals; Dh750 for a team of five, ages 18+, Al Bateen Beach for Women, Abu Dhabi, www.racethedash.com
