Their 30x30 starts at the front door: Fitness as a way of life

Khaleej Times · Partner Content · 2026-11-06 06:17 UTC

A triple world karate champion, a professional bodybuilder, and an 11-year-old sprinter nicknamed 'Bolt' show why, for some DAMAC residents, the city's month of movement is everyday life

At sunrise in DAMAC Hills, Gwendoline Philippe laces up her trainers, steps through her garden gate and runs. Ten kilometres later, past trees and lakes, she is home before much of the city has had its first coffee.

This month, hundreds of thousands of Dubai residents will try to build a similar habit as the annual Dubai Fitness Challenge returned for its 10th edition on October 31, asking residents and visitors to complete 30 minutes of activity every day for 30 days.

Dubai Ride opened the calendar on Sheikh Zayed Road on November 1, Dubai Run takes over the same stretch on November 22, and more than 30 community fitness hubs are offering free classes across the city.

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