Fitness Challenge: A citywide celebration of movement and mindfulness

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai joins the Dubai Fitness Challenge with a month-long lineup of signature wellness classes designed to inspire movement and mindfulness. Guests and residents can join free 30-minute sessions including BodyBase Reformer workouts for strength and mobility, sunset yoga on the pool deck with skyline views, high-energy Zumba and Pound classes, and functional run sessions at Club Marquis.

When: Until November 30, various timings

Where: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, Business Bay

Reserve at Jwmarriottmarquisdubailife.com

Apparel Group presents high-energy events designed to inspire movement and community spirit. On November 16 at 7.30am, F5, Apparel Group’s performance-driven fitness brand, hosts a Total Body HIIT session at Dubai Hills Mall, promising an invigorating full-body workout for all fitness levels. From the same date onwards, Skechers Community Fun Runs will take place across key Dubai malls, including Mall of the Emirates, encouraging families and fitness enthusiasts to join the citywide movement.

When: November 16 onwards

Where: Dubai Hills Mall and select Dubai malls

Visit apparelgroupglobal.com

Rixos Premium Dubai has an energising lineup of free wellness sessions designed to strengthen, restore, and inspire. From November 15 onwards, guests can join a mix of workouts and mindful experiences at the hotel’s Wellness Area in JBR. Highlights include Kangoo Jump sessions on November 15, 22, and 29 at 4pm, an upbeat, low-impact cardio workout using rebound boots, and Hatha Yoga on November 17 and 24 at 9am, focusing on mindful movement and breathwork. For those seeking calm, Sound Healing takes place on November 20 and 27 at 9am, offering a deeply restorative experience through therapeutic vibrations.

When: November 15–29, various timings

Where: Wellness Area, Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR

Register at rixos.com/rpd-x-dfc-2025 or

call 052 615 6433

Find your flow at Evolve, a full-day wellness experience blending movement, mindfulness, and joy at Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Organised by Eka Breathwork by Raj Pagarani and WellVibe by Rashmi Balani and Anjali Khushalani, the event gathers Dubai’s conscious community for transformative sessions including Somatic Yoga, Sound Healing, Face Gym, and Conscious Connected Breathwork. Guests can also explore a Wellness Bazaar with mindful brands, join empowering panel discussions, among other activities.

Where: November 23, 9am–5pm

Where: Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

Register at ekabreath.com/book-sessions.php

Tilal Al Ghaf’s Fitness Hub returns this Dubai Fitness Challenge with a line-up of free activities for all ages and fitness levels. Majid Al Futtaim’s flagship community transforms into a wellness destination featuring 120+ fitness sessions led by FITCODE instructors, mega workout classes, and weekend family festivals with kids’ obstacle courses and outdoor movie nights by VOX Cinemas. The Longevity Wellness Hub will host mindfulness sessions on November 20 and 25, while lululemon leads a Mat Pilates class designed to foster community and wellbeing.

When: Until November 30

Where: Fitness Hub, Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai

Register via the FITCODE Wellness Forward Group app or visit dubaifitnesschallenge.com

Wellfit takes centre stage this Dubai Fitness Challenge with two powerhouse events celebrating strength, endurance, and community spirit. The Annual Arab Championship returns to Wellfit Meydan, bringing together the region’s top CrossFit athletes for a full day of competition in honour of Sheikh Saqer bin Tareq Al Qassimi. A week later, on November 22, the DFC 30×30 Firefighter Championship, held in collaboration with Dubai Civil Defense and the First Responder Training Academy, will see elite teams from across the UAE tackle intense, real-world rescue-inspired challenges.

When: November 15 & 22, from 9am onwards

Where: Wellfit Meydan, Dubai

Visit wellfitme.com

Paus, Dubai’s homegrown wellness destination on Al Wasl Road, invites the community to move with purpose this Dubai Fitness Challenge through a series of free classes every Saturday. From November 15 onwards, the new Jumeirah studio will host mindful sessions from Sculpt Pilates to Inside Flow Yoga, ending with a Full Body Metcon Strength workout.

When: November 15, and 22 (4.30–5:30pm) and November 29 (11.30am–12.15pm)

Where: Paus, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, Dubai

Book via pausdxb.com

Akari, Dubai’s science-led wellness sanctuary in One Central, is marking Men’s Wellness Month with a focus on restoring energy, balance, and performance. Throughout November, men can enjoy 30 per cent off all treatments, including Intermittent Hypoxia-Hyperoxia Therapy (IHHT) and Red-Light Therapy, known to enhance cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and improve skin health.

When: Until November 30, daily

Where: Akari, One Central, Dubai

Email info@akari-wellness.com or

call 054 221 9088

PUMA teams up with LFG Dubai, the city’s vibrant fitness and social club, to fuel Dubai’s running culture. As part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, the collaboration brings high-energy Sunday Bootcamps in Al Quoz and weekly social runs at Kite Beach, uniting students, professionals, and creatives who share a passion for movement and self-development. Runners of all levels are welcome to join, making fitness a shared lifestyle.

When: Sundays and weekly runs from November 17 onwards

Where: Al Quoz and Kite Beach, Dubai

Follow @lfgdxb and @puma.middleeast for schedules

Bluewaters Dubai invites you to Find Your Unstoppable Glow with a line-up of free fitness and wellness events. From November 15 onwards, the waterfront destination turns into an open-air fitness hub with Sunset Yoga with Alo Yoga on November 15 at 6pm, offering calm and balance on Sunset Boulevard.

Later in the month, CRANK UAE amps up the energy with high-intensity Spin Sessions on November 27 and 28 at 7pm at The Avenue. Also try Neon Padel with World Padel Academy, running daily until November 30 at The Wharf.

When: November 15–30

Where: Bluewaters Dubai

Visit bluewatersdubai.ae

Escape the city rush and embrace holistic wellbeing at SOHUM Wellness Sanctuary in Al Quoz, offering 20 per cent off all services. Guests can enjoy rejuvenating Ayurvedic and holistic therapies, yoga classes, and full access

to wet areas featuring a sauna, steam room, and hot and cold plunge pools. The offer also extends to nourishing meals and beverages at the serene SOHUM Café.

When: November 14–30, 2025, daily

Where: SOHUM Wellness Sanctuary,

Al Quoz, Dubai

Call 04 397 0271 for reservations

Suit up for an epic evening of fun and fitness at City Walk’s Superheroes Run. Families, friends, and fitness fans are invited to don their best superhero costumes and take on a 2.5km or 5km run through the lively streets of City Walk. Expect a high-energy atmosphere with live DJ sets, face painting, photo ops, and post-run celebrations by the fountain area. When: November 15, 6.30pm (arrive by 5:30pm)

Where: City Walk, Dubai

Register at citywalk.ae

Veo Fitness takes the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025 to the next level. Join HIIT and Core Strength at Arabian Ranches 2, Power Yoga and Sound Healing at Address Sky View Observatory, or Yogalates and Breathwork at Greens and Views Central Park. Don’t miss the 24-hour Veo Ride on November 21 at Dubai Creek Bridge, open to seasoned cyclists, or the AquaFit finale on November 30 at Vida Creek Beach.

When: November 14–30

Where: Multiple venues

Free entry with registration at veofitness.com/events

Get ready to sweat it out seaside as The Beach, JBR, teams up with activewear brand SQUATWOLF for another round of outdoor fitness sessions. Expect free daily classes led by top coaches — including HIIT, kickboxing, bootcamp, and mobility recovery flows — all set against stunning ocean views in front of The Pavilion.

When: November 14–30

Where: The Beach, JBR, Dubai

Register via thebeach.ae

Zurich Middle East joins forces with the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30 for a month-long wellness journey that celebrates fitness, fun, and community spirit. Every weekend through November, Dubai residents can join free, high-energy workout sessions led by Virgin Radio host Priti Malik and 365 Fitness founder Jason Grima at iconic locations across the city, including Bluewaters Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and JBR.

Expect upbeat music, motivating workouts, and an atmosphere buzzing with positivity. On November 22, don’t miss the special “Blue Sofa” activation.

When: Weekends until November 30, 2025, 8am onwards

Where: Various locations across Dubai

Follow @zurichmiddleeast for weekly updates