Dubai is gearing up for its biggest fitness celebration yet as registrations open for the ninth edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC). The month-long initiative, running from November 1 to 30, invites residents and visitors to commit to 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 days.

This year’s theme

The 2025 edition coincides with the UAE’s ‘Year of Community’, highlighting the power of collective action. The new theme, ‘Find Your Challenge’, encourages everyone to discover fun and inclusive ways to get moving.

“DFC isn’t just about fitness, it’s about moving together as a community,” organisers said. “This year, we’re making it easier than ever to try something new.”

Flagship events and a new one

Participants can look forward to the return of DFC’s most popular mass-participation events:

• Dubai Ride presented by DP World — November 2
• Dubai Run presented by Mai Dubai — November 23
• Dubai Stand Up Paddle presented by RTA at Hatta Dam, extended to two days (November 8–9)
• New: Dubai Yoga — a city-wide yoga event on November 30, bringing the community together for Dubai’s largest mindful exhale to close the challenge.

Fitness Villages and city-wide activities

Three free Fitness Villages will offer daily classes, workouts, and activities, including dedicated ladies’ areas, football, basketball, padel and volleyball courts.
Pop-up community hubs across the city will host thousands of free classes and group sessions, making it easy for everyone to join in.

International sporting events during DFC

The month will also see Dubai host several world-class competitions, including:

• Dubai Premier Padel P1 (Nov 9–16)
• Dubai T100 Triathlon (Nov 15–16)
• DP World Tour Championship (Nov 13–16)
• Baseball United Season One (Nov 25–26)
• Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens (Nov 28–30)

To register, visit: https://www.dubaifitnesschallenge.com/en/register

The event is organised by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Dubai Sports Council (DSC), with the support of DP World, Dubai Municipality, Mai Dubai, and RTA.