Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has invited people across the community of all ages and physical fitness levels to participate in the 5th edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) and embrace an active lifestyle in order to make Dubai the most active city in the world.
Running from Friday to Nov.27, the highly anticipated initiative promises a line-up worthy of the fifth edition, with thousands of free fitness events, activities, and classes across the city to help participants complete 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 days.
This year's edition of DFC has come at a time when Dubai is hosting Expo 2020 and a series of other major international exhibitions and conferences, which are expected to attract a huge participation from citizens, residents and visitors keen to take advantage of the unlimited fitness activities available for everyone across the city.
Residents take part in Dubai Fitness Challenge. WAM
This year’s action-packed calendar for DFC, will see a more diverse and inclusive range of fitness activities and events than ever before - with a focus on getting outdoors.
Everyone of all ages and abilities will be able to enjoy Fitness Villages at Kite Beach, Expo 2020 Dubai and Mushrif Park; 14 Fitness Hubs in business and residential communities across the city; major sporting events, and over 5,000 free fitness classes.
The signature Dubai Ride on 5 November and Dubai Run on 26 November will both return to Sheikh Zayed Road with families taking part alongside recreational and professional runners and cyclists for these two coveted events.
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