The Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) is officially returning for its ninth edition. For the entire month, from Saturday, November 1 to Sunday, November 30, 2025, residents are encouraged to commit to 30 minutes of physical activity each day for 30 days.
Launched in 2017 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, the initiative has seen more than 13 million participants to date. It continues to inspire a healthier, more active lifestyle across the city.
This year’s edition introduces a refreshed logo and promises a packed calendar of fitness-focused events, activities, and community programmes, turning Dubai into a month-long open-air gym.
What activities to expect during DFC 2025?
Throughout the month, residents can take part in:
- Free fitness classes and sessions across the city
- Fitness villages and pop-up community hubs
- Inclusive wellness and training events open to all levels
Also, it means the return of major sporting events:
- DP World Dubai Ride on Sunday, November 2
- Dubai Stand-Up Paddle on Saturday, November 8 & Sunday, November 9
- Dubai Run on Sunday, November 23
If you don’t know what activity to join, here’s some inspiration for you: check out these 4 running events with races between 3 and 21 km, famous Dubai Ride (with 2 routes available), or Mountain Bike Challenge in Hatta on November 29, and even epic Spartan races.
To wrap things up, a new event titled Dubai Yoga will offer a large-scale sunset yoga session focused on mindfulness and holistic wellbeing.
How to participate in Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025
Sign-up for the events and classes is now available through the official Dubai Fitness Challenge website. Registration is free and already open.
Whether you’re aiming to build new habits, try something new, or just want to join the city-wide energy, DFC 2025 offers a chance to do it all.
