Register to take part in the 8th annual Around the World Charity Paddle, a 30km paddle around the World Islands in support of the UAE Red Crescent. The non-competitive event is open to all non-motorised watercraft, including stand-up paddleboards, surf skis, kayaks, prone paddling, outrigger canoes and dragon boats and will take between four and six hours to complete. Saturday, 6am, Sunset Beach, Jumeirah Dubai, from Dh100, register at www.surfingdubai.com
Join Gulf 4 Good for the Friday Fitness: Circuits with Bec and enjoy an hour of circuit training led by the charity adventure group's fitness fanatic. Circuit training gives a full-body workout by focusing on different muscle groups and exercises at various strengthening and conditioning stations. Friday, 7am to 8am, free with registration, Kite Beach near Salt food truck, Jumeirah, Dubai, register via link at www.facebook.com/GulfForGood
Take part in the Family Fun & Fitness Day at Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club at Beach Rotana. Participate in free activities including kids' ballet, taekwondo, cycling classes, tennis and the newly launched Level Up fitness classes, which focus on strength and conditioning in a high-intensity, full-body workout. Get tips and tricks on living a healthy lifestyle, relax by the pool and enjoy complimentary drinks and healthy snacks. Saturday, 10am to 6pm, free, Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club, Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi, www.facebook.com/BeachRotanaAD
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the weekend with some fun fitness. Attend the LTF Sports classes at Ripe Market in Zabeel Park. The group classes include Body Combat Boot Camp for adults at 9.30am, Yoga 4 All for children and adults at 10am, Body Combat for kids ages 5-15 at 10.45am, and Kids’ Karate for ages 5-15 at 11am. Friday, 9am to noon, Dh30 for Body Combat for kids; Dh50 for all others, Gate 2, Ripe Food & Craft Market, Zabeel Park, Dubai, 055 980 9930,
Get fit at the mall. The Dubai Mall and Ibn Battuta Mall are both hosting fitness events this weekend. Saturday features Dance Fit Arabia at 7am; Pilates at 8am; and Kids' Zumba at 8.45 am at The Dubai Mall. Fitness First at Ibn Battuta hosts Racquet Sports Day as part of the World Sports event, with Tuff and Cycling Ping Pong at 10.45am; Body Pump Wimbledon at 5.30pm; and Body Attack Sports Contest at 6pm. Saturday, from 7am, bridge between Souk Al Bahar and The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, 800 38224 6255, www.thedubaimall.com; from 10.45am, main studio, Fitness First, Ibn Battuta, Dubai, 04 366 9933, info@fitnessfirst-me.com
