December 20-24
ZSC Kids Holiday Camp
Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi is hosting its first winter children's holiday camps this year. Youngsters can get active with ice skating, basketball, bowling, paintball, football and outdoor games, as well as arts and crafts. Registration costs Dh1,000 per child, which includes five full days of activities, plus two snacks. There is a reduced fee of Dh900 for siblings. Visit www.zsc.ae or email kidscamp@zsc.ae for details and registration.
January 8
ADCB Zayed Sports City 5k and 10k
Register for a 5km or 10km community run to raise money for charity and encourage health and fitness. The run starts and finishes at Zayed Sports City and there will be categories for all age groups, from children to over-60s. Registration fees are Dh120 for children 16 years and under and Dh180 for adults. Register at www.premieronline.com
January 11
Work-life balance workshop
Kick-start the new year by attending a workshop by author and motivational speaker Kira Jean at The Hundred Wellness Center in Dubai. The workshop will focus on rekindling or deepening your passions and learning how to balance them with work. It will also focus on productivity and effective time management. The workshop runs from 7pm to 9pm and costs Dh200. Register by phoning 04 344 7333.
January 12
#cycletoworkuae day
Don your helmet and do your warm-ups for The National's second annual #cycletoworkuae day. Residents are encouraged to leave their cars at home and ride their bicycles to work instead – along safe routes. Keep reading The National and visit www.thenational.ae for more details.
January 15
The Walk at Jebel Hafeet
Walk up one of the UAE’s highest mountains as part of a community event aimed at promoting wellness. Details are still being finalised, however the distance will be up to 10 kilometres. There will be free water, and friendly pets on a leash are welcome. For more information, search for The Walk at Jebel Hafeet on Facebook.
January 22
Bodytree Yoga Market
Attend back-to-back yoga classes including a masterclass by California yoga teacher Andrea Marcum. Plus enjoy healthy food and drinks and browse market stalls from 9am to 4pm. Entry to the Abu Dhabi event, which runs from 9am-4pm, costs Dh150 and includes unlimited classes. Tickets can be bought from Bodytree Studio in Hazza Bin Zayed Street (11th Street). Visit bodytreestudio.com or call 02 443 4448 for information.
January 29
Electric Run
The "World's Brightest 5K" night-run heads to Yas Marina Circuit and organisers are promising to improve on Dubai's event, which attracted 10,000 people. The fun run on the motor-racing circuit will include a kaleidoscope of neon lights and energetic beats. The run (time TBA) ends with a concert. Tickets cost Dh185 until December 31, Dh200 therafter. Visit www.electricrun.ae for information and to register.
