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A new fitness initiative has been launched for Dubai residents who want to get their steps in<\/a> while beating the heat. Sheikh Hamdan launched the ‘Dubai Mallathon’ on Thursday, July 24, which transforms malls into sports pathways. <\/p>\n A part of the Dubai Social Agenda’s 33 targets<\/a>, the initiative has been introduced for the month of August, where residents can hit the mall from 7am to 10am daily. <\/p>\n Fully equipped pathways for walking and running will be allocated for residents across seven major commercial centers \u2014 Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Marina Mall, and The Springs Souk.<\/p>\n Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, urged everyone to “adopt a healthy and active lifestyle with ease and safety during the morning period throughout the month of August”.<\/p>\n This targets people from all walks of life, including the youth, senior citizens, residents, children, and shopping mall employees.<\/p>\n Designed to foster an active lifestyle in a supportive setting, the initiative incorporates\u00a0motivational tools\u00a0such as fitness-tracking systems, health awareness stations, dedicated children\u2019s areas, and guided stretching exercises. <\/p>\n “Today, we launched the \u2018Dubai Mallathon\u2019 \u2014 an initiative that transforms shopping malls across the city into indoor fitness tracks, encouraging the Dubai community to stay active comfortably and safely during morning hours throughout August.<\/p>\n “As a new community initiative launched from Dubai\u2019s malls, it\u2019s a simple idea with a powerful goal: bringing healthy, active living into familiar everyday spaces,” he said.<\/p>\n Today, we launched the \u00e2\u0080\u0098Dubai Mallathon\u00e2\u0080\u0099 \u00e2\u0080\u0093 an initiative that transforms shopping malls across the city into indoor fitness tracks, encouraging the Dubai community to stay active comfortably and safely during morning hours throughout August. Aligned with the Dubai Social Agenda\u00e2\u0080\u00a6 pic.twitter.com\/EPMDwYsKc1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) July 24, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n He encouraged the public to take part in the Dubai Mallathon, describing it as a simple and accessible way to embrace healthier habits and engage with the community. \u201cWe want everyone in Dubai to feel they can stay active and energised in welcoming spaces built with their needs in mind. This reflects our broader commitment to placing people and families at the heart of our development plans.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cEvery step you take moves us closer towards a healthier Dubai,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is a shared journey. We are all partners in transforming our city into the world\u2019s best place to live, work, and visit.\u201d<\/p>\n How to participate<\/p>\n Participation in Dubai Mallathon is free of charge and can be completed by registering through the official website:\u00a0www.dubaimallathon.ae<\/a>. Upon registration, participants will receive a digital card confirming their enrolment in the initiative.<\/p>\n The initiative also features collaborations with restaurants and retail outlets, which will offer special deals that align with the initiative\u2019s goals of promoting a balanced and active lifestyle, encouraging better nutritional choices and supporting individuals in adopting long-term, sustainable healthy habits.<\/p>\n Dubai Mallathon seeks to make the most of the vast, underutilised indoor spaces in major malls by transforming them into safe and dynamic sporting environments. This approach offers a practical solution to the challenges of summer heat<\/a>. <\/p>\n With air-conditioned spaces and advanced infrastructure, shopping malls provide an ideal setting for exercise<\/a>, removing the barrier of extreme heat and encouraging residents to maintain their physical fitness year-round.<\/p>\n The Dubai Crown Prince is known for his fitness initiatives like the Dubai Run, which is held every year, in addition to the Dubai Fitness Challenge, which sees the city transform into an open-air gym annually as residents partake in 30 minutes of physical activity daily for 30 days. <\/p>\n\n
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