Expo City Dubai joins Dubai Fitness Challenge with eventful weekend of sports and wellness activities

DUBAI, 19 October 2022 – Gearing up for the sixth edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge, Expo City Dubai has announced an action-packed programme of sporting and wellness events to take place 12-13 November.

Expo City Dubai’s Sports and Fitness Weekend aims to promote physical activity as a way of life and will bring people of all ages and abilities together with an inspiring array of free activities – from high-performance football workshops to rejuvenating fitness sessions and meditation masterclasses.

Expo City Dubai is also collaborating with Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Fitness Challenge on the high-profile Expo City Dubai Run, and Expo City Dubai Ride, with each event offering four different distances.

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Expo City Dubai Run
Across 3km, 5km, 10km or 15km, routes will pass pavilions, parks and other attractions. Places are limited to 3,000 runners, and entry is open to social and advanced runners of all ages, as well as People of Determination.
Date: Saturday, 12 November
Time: 0700-1000
Location: Starts and finishes at Al Wasl Plaza
Cost: AED 100 (includes race T-shirt and medal, chip timing, downloadable certificate, water, snacks and fruit)
Registration: Premier Online before 4 November

Fitness First Jump
Led by top instructors, up to 300 kids and 700 adults are expected to join in the fun as they bounce into shape in a gravity-defying mini-trampoline workout.
Date: Saturday, 12 November
Time: Kids 1700-1745; Adults 1815-1915
Location: Jubilee Park
Cost: Free
Registration: my.coredirection.com

Barry’s Boot Camp
The original HIIT workout, Barry’s high intensity interval training promises to push participants to their limit. Spaces limited to 500.
Date: Saturday, 12 November
Time: 1900-1945
Location: Al Wasl Plaza
Cost: Free
Registration: my.coredirection.com

Zumba Party
Get heart rates up while boosting cardio endurance in this dance-party inspired class led by instructors from Dubai studio Jed & Crew. Spaces limited to 500.
Date: Saturday, 12 November
Time: 2000-2100
Location: Al Wasl Plaza
Cost: Free
Registration: my.coredirection.com

Shimis Yoga Classes
A rejuvenating blend of Yin Yoga and Vinyasa to improve balance and fitness levels.
Date: Saturday, 12 November and Sunday, 13 November
Time: 45-minute sessions starting at 0800, 0900 and 1000
Location: Surreal Water Feature
Cost: Free
Registration: my.coredirection.com

AC Milan Football
A range of physical and technical development workshops for football enthusiasts aged 6-17 years.
Date: Saturday, 12 November and Sunday, 13 November
Time: 0800-0900 (10-13 years), 0900-1000 (10-13 years), 1000-1100 (6-9 years), 1700-1800 (14-17 years), 1800-1900 (14-17 years)
Location: Expo City Sports Hub
Cost: Free
Registration: my.coredirection.com

Aspire Gymnastics
One-hour coaching sessions offering artistic, rhythmic and acrobatics gymnastics to boys and girls aged 3-18 years.
Date: Saturday, 12 November and Sunday, 13 November
Time: 1700-2100 (Four one-hour sessions on both days)
Location: Al Forsan Park
Cost: Free
Registration: my.coredirection.com

Les Mills Body Workouts
Famed New Zealand fitness brand Les Mills will keep motivation levels high on Saturday with two BODYBALANCE classes – a new generation yoga class for both body and mind.
Date: Saturday, 12 November
Time: 1700 and 1800
Location: Al Wasl Plaza
Cost: Free
Registration: my.coredirection.com

On Sunday, Les Mills’ high-energy BODYGRIT, BODYJAM and BODYCOMBAT are guaranteed to get heart rates pumping.
Date: Sunday, 13 November
Time: 1700 (BODYGRIT), 1800 (BODYJAM) and 1900 (BODYCOMBAT)
Location: Jubilee Park
Cost: Free
Registration: my.coredirection.com

Expo City Dubai Ride
Up to 1,000 cyclists can join the incredible route, taking in Expo City Dubai and the surrounding areas toward Al Maktoum International Airport, with distances of 12km, 18km, 40km and 74km.
Date: Sunday, 13 November
Time: 0700-1100
Location: Starting at Mobility gate
Cost: AED 100 (includes race-branded shirt, electronic chip timing, custom-made medal, downloadable certificate, water, snacks and fruit)
Registration: Premier Online

Breathwork Masterclass
A breathwork masterclass, run by Yoga guru and founder of Total Yoga Manish Pole, taking up to 500 participants through mindfulness practices by looking at the body, mind and prana (breath).
Date: Sunday, 13 November
Time: 1730-1845
Location: Al Wasl Plaza
Cost: Free
Registration: my.coredirection.com

HIIT with Platform Studios
Award-winning Platform Studios will run a 45-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class for up to 500 participants.
Date: Sunday, 13 November
Time: 1900-1945
Location: Al Wasl Plaza
Cost: Free
Registration: my.coredirection.com

Pure Bhangra
Experience the joy of energetic fold dance, Bhangra, with a fun, fluid, full-body workout that strengthens stamina. Spaces limited to 500 participants.
Date: Sunday, 13 November
Time: 2000-2045 Location: Al Wasl Plaza
Cost: Free
Registration: my.coredirection.com

Expo City Dubai’s Sports and Fitness Weekend is part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, an annual city-wide campaign to encourage healthy, active lifestyles, running from 29 October to 27 November 2022.