Start adult kickboxing classes led by Dubai-based professional MMA fighter and former karate gold medalist Rafat Shawe. Improve strength, fitness and flexibility while burning up to 600 calories in a session. According to Shawe, the health and psychological benefits of martial arts include increased sense of well-being, improved self-confidence, better sleep, weight loss and enhanced cardiovascular health. Starts Saturday, 4pm, Dh65 per session; Dh720 for a package of 12 classes, James & Alex Dance Studios, Dubai Media City, Dubai, 04 447 0773, info@jamesandalex.com
Head to the newly opened Aventura The Nature Adventure Park, which is set among a 35,000-square-metre ghaf tree forest and features five circuits of tree-surfing, zip-lining, rope-climbing, and more obstacles for different heights and age groups. All circuits are staffed by Aventura personnel and include a safety briefing on how to use the equipment. Guests can spend up to three hours on the circuits, or spend all day exploring the park on nature walks. A cafe is set to open later this month. Open daily, 9.30am to 5pm, Sundays to Thursdays; 9.30am to 6pm, Fridays and Saturdays, Dh95 special offer this month (regularly Dh150 for adults, Dh125 for children), Mushrif Park, Mirdif, Dubai, www.aventuradubai.com
Register to take part in an inversions yoga class with Laura Sykora and learn different variations of headstand, forearmstand and handstands. The workshop is open to all levels, and will involve partner work and include tips and tricks to make you more solid and stable in any inversion. Sunday, 8.30am to 11am, Dh275, ladies only, Bodytree Studio, Abu Dhabi, register at 02 443 4888, info@bodytreestudio.com
Visit Soul Art Center dance and art studio for an open day celebrating its first year in Dubai. Express yourself using dance, meditation and artistic practices, as the centre hosts a variety of free art activities and exercise classes, including Zumba, breakdancing, gymnastics, salsa, a happiness workshop, family art and a creative healing workshop. Saturday, 11am to 9pm, free, Soul Art Centre, The Residences 1 Tower 1, Downtown Dubai, 04 551 7440, www.soulartcenter.com
Attend the iTrainSaturdays fun run/walk in Abu Dhabi. Join this community initiative presented by Daman ActiveLife and take part in an informal, manually timed run/walk around Umm Al Emarat Park. Bring the family and meet like-minded fitness enthusiasts and enjoy giveaway prizes and a reward programme for participants. Saturday, 8.30am, Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi, register by Friday at www.premieronline.com