The holiday season is approaching fast, and Kenyans not only tend to set aside their usual diets, but they also gain a few extra kilos. However, it is possible to still enjoy the holidays and stay fit at the same time. There’s an increasing number of cities around the world that are gaining popularity for their ability to maintain mental, physical, and emotional health.
With an ever-growing focus on health and fitness, Dubai has become the perfect wellness destination, offering experiences that both relax and nourish the body, whilst destressing the mind. It is also fast becoming a hub for fitness, with numerous world-class events available for visitors to partake in.
Here is our top pick of 5 fitness events you should consider when you visit Dubai:
26 October – 24 November 2018
This flagship fitness initiative is back for its second edition with an even bigger public engagement programme. The festival will encompass 30 full days of activity across the entire city, with the goal of attracting over one million participants. The exciting calendar of events includes an extensive range of fitness activities, free facilities and sports, the trendiest workout routines and popular weekend fitness carnivals across the city.
10 November 2018
The Color Run is a 5km, untimed event in which runners are doused from head to toe in different colours at each kilometre. With only two rules, the idea is easy to follow: wear white at the start line, and finish plastered in colour. The seventh edition of the Color Run returns this year with a special theme, inviting participants to don their best super hero costumes for a Hero Tour of the running event at Dubai Autodrome. After you complete the race, the fun continues with a Finish Festival – a party with music, dancing and even more colour. The event is open to all, and there’s even a special race for children.
7 – 8 December 2018
du Tough Mudder is an extensive mud and obstacle course designed to test physical strength, stamina, and mental grit in a team-oriented challenge. The event also encompasses the du Mini Mudder, a 1.5km obstacle course mud run designed specifically for adventure-seeking kids.
14 December 2018
Launched in 2010, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge is a popular annual event that starts and finishes at the spectacular Dubai Autodrome. Attracting thousands of cyclists each year, the race includes two distance options – 53km and 92km. The route takes riders on Dubai’s multi-lane roads with the full support of the Dubai Police, with some major roads even closed off for cyclists on the day.
March 2019
XYoga Dubai is a one-of-a-kind city-wide yoga festival designed for experienced yogis and beginners alike. Offering a vibrant selection of classes, workshops and activities by renowned international and local yoga instructors, the festival provides the perfect atmosphere for a holistic yoga experience.