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Wellfit is bringing its outdoor workout programme to Palm West Beach for Dubai Fitness Challenge. Photo: Wellfit

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026: Free workouts, community runs and events to try

From floating Pilates and sunrise yoga to cycling on Sheikh Zayed Road, there are plenty of ways to get moving during the month-long challenge

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Dubai's Aquaventure World named world's second most visited water park

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Dubai Miracle Garden reopens for 15th season with more than 200 million flowers



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    Etihad and Emirates lead ranking of world’s most extravagant airline luxuries

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    Diwali 2026: When is the Festival of Lights and how is it celebrated?

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    What does luxury sound like? Inside the growing world of sonic branding

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