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Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026: 30×30 Dates, Registration Open, Updated Schedule

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 runs from Saturday 31 October to Sunday 29 November, and it is free. Registration has opened at dubaifitnesschallenge.com, and Dubai Ride booking is also open now; Dubai 30x30 includes Dubai Run, Dubai Stand Up Paddle, Dubai Ride, and Dubai Yoga.

Habibti in Dubai
Published Updated 11 min read
People doing a high-knee warm-up on a waterfront promenade at sunrise for the Dubai Fitness Challenge

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 is a city-wide fitness campaign. The city asks every resident to move for 30 minutes a day, every day, for 30 days. That is where its other name comes from: 30×30.

You do not have to be fit. You do not pay anything. You do not have to prove what you did.

This page has every confirmed date, event, venue and cost. It also lists what Dubai has not announced yet, so you do not plan around old information.

Latest Announcements: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 (Updated 27 October 2026)

The 30x30 sign-up, Dubai Ride and Dubai Yoga booking are open

Both are free. Sign up for the 30x30 challenge and book Dubai Ride and Dubai Yoga on the official site, or follow our guide to How to Join Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 below.

Here is everything Dubai has announced since we first published this guide, from the official Dubai Fitness Challenge FAQ and event pages and the 1 October announcement (read 2 October 2026), and the organisers' announcements since:

  • Registration is open. The official FAQ says sign-up opened on 28 September, and Dubai announced it on 1 October with the theme "What's Your 30x30?". How to join
  • Dubai Ride booking is open. You can book it on the official site now.
  • Dubai Ride times and bib collection are out. Routes open at 6:15am, and bibs are collected at Zabeel Park, 28–31 October. Dubai Ride 2026
  • Dubai Ride has a costume competition. The new Dress Your Ride contest awards Dh10,000 in each of four categories for decorated bikes and costumes. Dubai Ride 2026
  • Stand Up Paddle hours and a shuttle are confirmed. It runs 8am–5:30pm each day, with free shuttle buses from Dubai World Trade Centre. Dubai Stand Up Paddle 2026
  • Stand Up Paddle registration has closed. The official event page said so on 23 October 2026. The event still runs on 7 and 8 November at Hatta Dam. Dubai Stand Up Paddle 2026
  • Dubai Run times and bib collection are out. The start opens at 6:30am, and bibs are collected at Zabeel Park, 2–21 November. Dubai Run 2026
  • Dubai Yoga registration is open (30 October 2026). It will be a free sunrise session from 5:15am on Sunday 29 November, at a new venue under the Gate at DIFC. Our Dubai Yoga 2026 guide has the details.
  • All three free Fitness Villages are named (28 October 2026). They are at Kite Beach, Zabeel Park and Al Warqa'a Park, with more than 30 Community Fitness Hubs around the city. Our Fitness Villages guide has the hours.
  • Presenting partners are named. DP World for Ride, RTA for Stand Up Paddle and MHERO for Yoga. What Dubai has not announced yet
  • Everything stays free. Joining the 30x30 challenge and all four flagship events cost nothing. Fees
  • Five international sports events fall inside the 30 days. Padel, golf, triathlon, SailGP and rugby sevens, separate from the flagship events. Dates

Still not announced: the booking date for Dubai Run, road closure times and the Dubai Ride Metro hours.

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 runs for 30 days across the whole city. Two government bodies organise it: the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Sports Council. It started in 2017. This is the tenth edition.

The rule is simple. Move for 30 minutes a day, for 30 days in a row.

Any activity counts:

  • Walking
  • Running
  • Swimming
  • Cycling
  • Gym or home workouts
  • Yoga or stretching
  • Football, padel, cricket or any sport

There is no minimum speed and no minimum distance. Nobody checks on you.

Why the city does this

Dubai Fitness Challenge was launched in 2017 by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, then Crown Prince of Dubai. The stated aim was to make Dubai the most active city in the world. The bar is kept low on purpose, so that people who do not think of themselves as sporty will still join in.

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How many people take part?

WhatNumber
Took part in Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025More than 3 million
Ran Dubai Run 2025307,000
Cycled Dubai Ride 202540,327

Participation has grown every year. Here are the official figures.

YearPeople who took partReported by
2017 (1st)786,000Dubai DET
2018 (2nd)1,053,102Dubai DET
2019 (3rd)1,108,890Dubai DET
2024 (8th)2,735,158Dubai Media Office
2025 (9th)More than 3 millionDubai Media Office

For comparison, Dubai had 4.58 million residents at the end of 2025.

Dubai Media Office report of record participation of more than 3 million in last year's Dubai Fitness Challenge
Government of Dubai Media Office, 12 December 2025, reporting more than 3 million participants in 2025. This is the organisers’ own figure and has not been independently checked.

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 Dates

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 starts on Saturday 31 October 2026 and ends on Sunday 29 November 2026. That is 30 days. Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism confirmed these dates on 12 August 2026.

WhatDateDay
Challenge starts31 October 2026Saturday
Dubai Ride1 November 2026Sunday
Dubai Stand Up Paddle7–8 November 2026Saturday and Sunday
Dubai Run22 November 2026Sunday
Dubai Yoga29 November 2026Sunday
Challenge ends29 November 2026Sunday

The four free flagship events across the 30 days. Every one falls on a weekend.

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, press release of 12 August 2026, confirming the tenth edition and the 31 October to 29 November 2026 dates.

Every big event falls on a weekend, so you do not need to take leave for any of them.

Five international sports events also fall inside the 30 days. They run alongside the challenge, and they are separate from the four free flagship events:

  1. 8–15 NovEmaar Dubai Premier Padel P1Professional padel.
  2. 12–15 NovDP World Tour ChampionshipThe golf season finale.
  3. 13–15 NovDubai T100 TriathlonProfessional triathlon.
  4. 21–22 NovEmirates Dubai Sail Grand PrixSailGP.
  5. 27–29 NovEmirates Dubai 7sRugby sevens.

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 Events

Four main events happen during the 30 days. They are called flagship events. All four are free, and all four need you to book a place first.

Sun 1 Nov
Dubai Ride
Cycle on a closed motorway. Bring your own bicycle.
6:00am
Sheikh Zayed Road & Downtown
Sat 7 & Sun 8 Nov
Dubai Stand Up Paddle
Paddle standing on a board. All equipment provided.
8am–5:30pm
Hatta Dam
Sun 22 Nov
Dubai Run
Run or walk 5km or 10km on a closed road.
6:30am
Sheikh Zayed Road
Sun 29 Nov
Dubai Yoga
A large sunrise yoga class.
From 5:15am, under the Gate, DIFC

Dubai Ride 2026

DateStartRoutesCost
Sun 1 Nov6:00am on the event page; routes open 6:15am (official FAQ)12km / 4kmFree

Dubai Ride is a cycling event. You bring your own bicycle. Dubai closes Sheikh Zayed Road, the city’s main motorway, and thousands of people cycle down it.

It is not a race. There is no timing and no prize for finishing first, and the official FAQ sets a 25km/h speed limit on the routes. In 2025, a record 40,327 cyclists took part.

There are prizes for style, though. The new Dress Your Ride competition awards Dh10,000 in each of four categories: best overall bike, most creative theme, best family costume and best group costume. To enter, decorate your bike or dress up, and pose for the official event photographers on the day.

The event page date card shows a 6:00am start. The official FAQ (2 October 2026) gives more detail: the routes open at 6:15am, everyone should start by 7:30am, and the route stays open until 8am. The FAQ recommends arriving between 4am and 6am.

There are two routes. Pick one when you book.

WhereSheikh Zayed RoadDowntown Dubai loop
Who it suitsConfident cyclistsFamilies and children
You cycle pastMuseum of the Future, Dubai Water CanalDubai Opera, Burj Khalifa
DifficultyModerate, flat but longEasy, flat and short

What to bring: three things are mandatory: a fully working bicycle, a helmet (for everyone, including children in bike seats or trailers) and your bib. Also bring your Dubai Ride T-shirt, a filled water bottle, and lights if you arrive before sunrise. Mai Dubai hydration stations are on the routes. There are no rental bikes at the event, and bikes are not allowed on the Dubai Metro. Bike rental shops get very busy in late October, so book one early if you do not own a bike.

Booking is open

Dubai Ride booking is open (checked 2 October 2026). Book at dubaifitnesschallenge.com/en/registrations/registration-ride and log in to a Dubai Fitness Challenge account. Each adult registers separately, and parents can register up to three children. The official FAQ lists five start gates for the 12km route: Museum of the Future, Al Satwa, Coca-Cola Arena, Business Bay and Lower Financial Street. You finish at the gate linked to your start. Collect your bib, and your T-shirt if you selected one when you registered, at the Dubai Municipality 30x30 Fitness Village in Zabeel Park (Gate 2), 28–31 October. No bib, no ride. Our Dubai Ride 2026 guide has the detail.

Dubai Stand Up Paddle 2026

DateHoursWhereCost
Sat 7 – Sun 8 Nov8am–5:30pm (official FAQ and event page)Hatta DamFree

Stand up paddle, or SUP, means standing on a large floating board and pushing yourself along with a long paddle. It happens on the water at Hatta Dam, in the mountains about 90 minutes from central Dubai.

The official FAQ (2 October 2026) says the event runs from 8am to 5:30pm each day, and on 23 October 2026 the event page gave the same hours, 08:00 to 17:30. Registration has closed: the event page said "Registration has now closed" on 23 October 2026. If you registered, your session time is in your registration email, and you check in 30 minutes before it. The official page does not say whether walk-ups are accepted.

This is the easiest event for complete beginners, because everything is given to you when you arrive:

  • Board
  • Paddle
  • Life jacket
  • Safety briefing

Other activities run at the same time, so the trip is worth it even if paddling does not go well:

  • Free kayaking, booked on-site from 9am to 3pm, first come first served
  • New for 2026: sunrise SUP yoga, 8:30–9:15am each morning, ages 10 and over
  • Sunset yoga on the water, 4:15–4:45pm and 5–5:30pm, ages 10 and over
  • SUP training for beginners, including adults, teens and kids

Children under 6 cannot take part. Ages 6 to under 18 must be with an adult. You cannot bring your own paddleboard or kayak.

What to bring: a swimsuit (women: shorts over swimwear), a towel, waterproof sunscreen, water, a cap or visor and a change of clothes. It runs over two days, so you can pick Saturday or Sunday. Arrive at least one hour early.

Shuttle confirmed for 2026

The official FAQ (2 October 2026) confirms shuttle buses from Dubai World Trade Centre to Hatta and back. Seats are subject to availability, first come first served. The timetable goes to registered participants who request bus transport. This matters more here than at any other event, because Hatta is the only one outside the city.

Dubai Run 2026

DateStartDistancesCost
Sun 22 Nov6:30am5km / 10kmFree

The Dubai Run page on dubaifitnesschallenge.com, the official site maintained by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, showing the 22 November 2026 date.

Dubai Run is the biggest event of the month. Dubai closes Sheikh Zayed Road and hundreds of thousands of people run or walk down it. In 2025 more than 307,000 people took part. The official site calls it the world’s largest fun run.

You can run, jog or walk. There are two distances.

RouteSheikh Zayed Road near the Museum of the Future to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard near Dubai MallSheikh Zayed Road near the Museum of the Future to the DIFC Gate Building near Emirates Towers
Who it suitsBeginners, families, walkersExperienced runners
Start time6:30am6:30am
Nearest MetroWorld Trade CentreEmirates Towers

The official FAQ (2 October 2026) says the start opens at 6:30am, the start line closes at 8am and the event finishes at 9am. You arrive in the time slot you pick when you register. Take the Metro if you can, with at least AED 15 on your Nol card or app.

Two rules catch people out every year:

  1. You must register, even though it is free. The organisers need the numbers for safety planning.
  2. You must collect your bib and wear it. A bib is the paper number you pin to your shirt. Without one you will not be allowed onto the road. Collect it, and your T-shirt if you selected one when you registered, at the Dubai Municipality 30x30 Fitness Village in Zabeel Park, 2–21 November.

Booking for Dubai Run had not opened on 2 October 2026. Parents can register up to three children, and under-18s must be with an adult.

What to bring: running shoes, your bib, your Dubai Run T-shirt, and a light layer. November mornings in Dubai are cool before sunrise.

Try this now

Walk or jog one kilometre this weekend and time it. If that feels comfortable, you have about seven weeks to build up to 5km or 10km. Our guide to where to run in Dubai shows the shaded and indoor routes.

Not confirmed for 2026 yet

Start times, cut-offs and bib collection are now in the official FAQ. Road closure times have not been announced; the FAQ only says roads close on 22 November and to watch the RTA's official channels. The RTA usually publishes road closures a few days before. No official source says how many lanes of Sheikh Zayed Road are closed, so we are not printing a number.

Dubai Yoga 2026

DateStartWhereCost
Sun 29 NovFrom 5:15amUnder the Gate, DIFCFree

Dubai Yoga is a large group yoga class held outdoors, led by instructors from a stage. It is the final event of the challenge. For 2026 it moves to a new venue under the Gate at DIFC, and registration is open. In 2025 it was held on the grass at Zabeel Park.

No experience is needed. The morning starts from 5:15am. You begin with a sound bath and guided breathwork, then join a 30-minute sunrise yoga session led by Allaoua Gaham. After that you can stay for wellness activities, entertainment and food. Register on the official site, and see our Dubai Yoga 2026 guide for how to get there before the Metro opens.

The official FAQ (2 October 2026) says you choose a zone when you register:

  • General
  • Ladies Only
  • Families, with children under 16
  • A dedicated accessible zone

You get a wristband for your zone at check-in. Under-18s must be with a parent or guardian.

What to bring: water, a light jacket (the FAQ says it may be chilly), and loose, breathable clothes you can stretch in. Yoga mats are provided, so you do not need your own.

A correction you will not read elsewhere

Many websites say Dubai Yoga started in 2024. Dubai’s own announcement of 12 August 2026 says so too. But three earlier government releases contradict this. Dubai DET called Dubai Yoga “brand-new” on 2 October 2025, and Dubai Media Office said “for the first time in DFC history” on 28 October 2025. Dubai Yoga started in 2025. 2026 is its second year.

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 Fees

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 is free. Joining costs nothing, and all four flagship events are free to enter.

WhatFeeBooking needed?
Joining the 30×30 challengeFreeYes, sign up online
Dubai RideFreeYes
Dubai Stand Up PaddleFreeYes
Dubai RunFreeYes
Dubai YogaFreeYes
Fitness Villages and Fitness HubsFreeNo
Classes run by gyms and studiosUsually free, but some chargeDepends on the class

Thousands of free classes run across the city during the 30 days. The one thing to watch is the last row. Some events are run by outside companies rather than by Dubai Fitness Challenge, and a few of those charge an entry fee. Check the listing before you turn up.

You do not need a gym membership to take part.

What “free” does not cover

Entry is free. Getting there and being ready is not. Budget for these:

  • Your bicycle for Dubai Ride. You bring your own, and there are no rental bikes at the event. Rental shops charge for the day and get booked out in late October.
  • Getting to Hatta for Stand Up Paddle, if you do not get a seat on the free shuttle from Dubai World Trade Centre. That is a long drive, so count the fuel and Salik.
  • Metro fares and parking. The FAQ suggests at least AED 15 on your Nol card for Dubai Run. Parking near the start lines is limited, and paid zones apply.
  • Running shoes, and a helmet and lights for the ride. Yoga mats are provided at Dubai Yoga.

None of that is a fee charged by Dubai Fitness Challenge. It is worth planning for anyway, because the events themselves cost nothing and the travel is what catches people out.

How to Join Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026

You join on the official website, dubaifitnesschallenge.com. It is free. Press Register & Win, or go straight to dubaifitnesschallenge.com/en/login. Create an account, and add children under My family. To ride on 1 November, open the Dubai Ride page and press Register: this is a separate booking.

Only Dubai Ride can be booked so far

Dubai Fitness Challenge registration has been open since 28 September 2026, according to the official FAQ; Dubai announced it publicly on 1 October. Dubai Ride booking is open at dubaifitnesschallenge.com/en/registrations/registration-ride. Dubai Yoga registration is open at dubaifitnesschallenge.com/en/Registrations/registration-yoga (checked 30 October 2026). Booking for Dubai Run had not opened when we last checked, and no date has been announced. Dubai Stand Up Paddle registration has closed, according to its event page on 23 October 2026. In 2025 Dubai Run booking was live by late October. We will update this page the day Dubai Run booking opens.

Step by step

1
Sign up now
Go to dubaifitnesschallenge.com, press Register & Win and create an account. Add children under My family.
2
Book your events when booking opens
Each of the four events needs its own separate booking. A place in one does not give you a place in another.
3
Joining as a group?
Companies, schools and community groups register as one team rather than one person at a time. For Dubai Ride and Dubai Run, though, each adult books individually. To go together, book the same start gate or start time.
4
Start on 31 October
Do your 30 minutes. There is nothing to upload and nobody checking.

Is there a Dubai Fitness Challenge app?

No. Many websites tell you to register through an app. There is no app for 2026.

An official app did exist in earlier years, and Dubai promoted one as recently as 2019. But the official website now has no App Store or Google Play link on any page, and no 2026 government announcement mentions an app. Sign up on the website instead.

Dubai does work with other fitness apps you may already use. Sixteen were named as partners for 2025, including Technogym and Reebok Fitness.

Can visitors take part?

Yes. Every official description of Dubai Fitness Challenge includes visitors as well as residents.

If you are flying in for it, check the Dubai visa rules for UK citizens and direct flights to Dubai from the UK. For Dubai Ride and Dubai Run, staying in Downtown Dubai puts you close to both start areas. The official FAQ says bikes are not allowed on the Dubai Metro.

What Dubai Has Not Announced Yet

The dates are confirmed, and the official FAQ now covers much of the practical detail. Some things are still missing. Here is the honest position as of 2 October 2026.

What you want to knowAnnounced?What we know instead
Booking date for Dubai RunNoDubai Ride and Dubai Yoga are open. Stand Up Paddle registration has closed (event page, 23 October 2026)
Fitness Villages: wherePartlyThree confirmed. One is named: the Dubai Municipality 30x30 Fitness Village at Zabeel Park. The other two are not
Fitness Hubs: the listNo"More than 23" confirmed, but not named
Dubai Yoga start time and venueYesFrom 5:15am under the Gate, DIFC (official page, 30 October 2026)
Road closuresNoThe FAQ says roads close on the day. The RTA publishes times close to the dates
The full 30-day class calendarNoThe 2025 calendar came out on 28 October
Dubai Run presenting partnerNoRide: DP World. Stand Up Paddle: RTA. Yoga: MHERO
Bib collectionYesZabeel Park: Dubai Ride 28–31 October, Dubai Run 2–21 November (official FAQ)
Dubai Ride timingsYesRoutes open 6:15am, start by 7:30am, close 8am (FAQ). The event page card says 6:00am
Dubai Run timingsYesStart 6:30am, start line closes 8am, finish 9am (FAQ)
Stand Up Paddle hours and shuttleYes8am–5:30pm each day. Free shuttle from Dubai World Trade Centre, subject to availability (FAQ)

The Fitness Villages will have free classes, dedicated ladies' areas and facilities for basketball, football, padel and volleyball. The 2026 release says "more than 23" Fitness Hubs but does not list them, so do not assume your local 2025 hub is coming back. The other two villages and the hub list have not been named.

Be careful what you read elsewhere

Some 2026 articles already list Fitness Village addresses, such as Kite Beach and Al Warqa Park. Those are 2025 details with a new year on them. Dubai has confirmed three villages for 2026. Only one is named so far, in the official FAQ: the Dubai Municipality 30x30 Fitness Village at Zabeel Park. The other two have not been announced. The villages have moved between years before. We will add each detail to this page when Dubai publishes it.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026?

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 starts on Saturday 31 October and ends on Sunday 29 November 2026. That is 30 days. Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism confirmed the dates on 12 August 2026. This is the tenth year of the challenge. The dates change every year, so do not assume last year’s dates will repeat.

Is Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 free?

Yes. Joining Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 is free, and all four flagship events are free to enter: Dubai Ride, Dubai Stand Up Paddle, Dubai Run and Dubai Yoga. Thousands of classes across the city are also free during the 30 days. The only exception is events run by outside companies, which sometimes charge their own entry fee. Check the listing before you go.

Where are the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 Fitness Villages?

Only one has been named. The official Dubai Fitness Challenge FAQ (read 2 October 2026) confirms the Dubai Municipality 30x30 Fitness Village at Zabeel Park, where Dubai Ride and Dubai Run bibs and T-shirts are collected. Dubai announced on 1 October 2026 that there will be three free Fitness Villages and more than 23 Community Fitness Hubs, with free classes, ladies' areas and courts for basketball, football, padel and volleyball. The other two villages and the hubs have not been named. Lists online that give Kite Beach or Al Warqa Park are from 2025.

When does registration open for Dubai Run and Dubai Ride 2026?

Dubai Ride registration is open now. Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 registration has been open since 28 September 2026, according to the official FAQ, and Dubai announced it publicly on 1 October. The Register button on the official Dubai Ride page (dubaifitnesschallenge.com/en/registrations/registration-ride) leads to a booking form once you log in to a Dubai Fitness Challenge account. Dubai Run registration had not opened on 2 October 2026, and no date has been announced; in 2025 it was live by late October. Registration is compulsory for both, even though both are free.

What are the four Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 events?

Dubai Ride on Sunday 1 November, a cycling event on Sheikh Zayed Road and in Downtown Dubai. The event page shows a 6:00am start; the official FAQ says routes open at 6:15am, riders start by 7:30am and the route closes at 8am. Dubai Stand Up Paddle on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November at Hatta Dam. The FAQ and the event page say it runs from 8am to 5:30pm each day, and its registration had closed by 23 October 2026. Dubai Run on Sunday 22 November on Sheikh Zayed Road, with 5km and 10km routes: the start opens at 6:30am, the start line closes at 8am and the event finishes at 9am. Dubai Yoga on Sunday 29 November, with the start time and venue still to be confirmed. All four are free and all four fall on a weekend.

Is there a Dubai Fitness Challenge app?

No. There is no Dubai Fitness Challenge app for 2026. An official app existed in earlier years and Dubai promoted one as recently as 2019, but the official website now carries no App Store or Google Play link on any page, and no 2026 government announcement mentions an app. Sign up on the website instead. Dubai does partner with other fitness apps, and sixteen were named for 2025.

Do you need to be fit to take part?

No. The daily target is 30 minutes of activity with no minimum speed and no minimum distance, so a 30-minute walk counts as much as a run. There is no fitness test. Dubai Ride is not a race and has a flat 4km family route. Dubai Yoga needs no previous experience. Dubai Run lets you walk the 5km if you prefer.

Sources and method13 sources from 9 publishers · last checked 30 October 2026

Official

  • Dubai Fitness Challenge FAQsofficial event pages for all four events (dates, start times, venues and route distances; a working Register button on Dubai Ride only; the 6:00 Dubai Ride and 10:30 Stand Up Paddle times; the Dubai Yoga start time of 5:15am, the Gate at DIFC and the Register button, read 30 October 2026). Accessed 1 September 2026, when event booking was not open and no opening date was published, and checked again 2 October 2026. The Dubai Stand Up Paddle page was read again 23 October 2026 (registration closed; sessions 08:00 to 17:30 on both days; check in 30 minutes before your session).
  • Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026results releases, 2018 and 19 November 2019 (participation of 786,000 in 2017, 1,053,102 in 2018 and 1,108,890 in 2019, and 11 Fitness Hubs in 2019).; release of 3 November 2025 (the sixteen fitness app partners named for 2025).
  • Government of Dubai Media Office, release of 12 December 2025 (more than 3 million participants in 2025, 40,327 cyclists at Dubai Ride and over 307,000 runners at Dubai Run).
  • Government of Dubai Media Office, release of 29 November 2024 (2,735,158 participants in 2024).
  • WAM (Emirates News Agency), 30 July 2026 (Dubai’s resident population of 4.58 million at the end of 2025).

Reporting and other sources

Where a detail could not be traced to an official Dubai source, this page says so next to the detail rather than repeating it. That applies to the 2026 road closure times, the number of lanes closed on Sheikh Zayed Road, and the date booking opens for Dubai Run. The Hatta shuttle pick-up point and the Dubai Ride entry points are now published in the official FAQ.

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