- Hamdan bin Mohammed launches ‘Dubai Mallathon’ to transform shopping malls into fitness hubs.
- Community-driven initiative aims to promote public health by encouraging daily physical activity during the summer.
Hamdan bin Mohammed:
- Dubai aims to set global benchmarks in wellbeing by making fitness an integral part of daily life.
- “We are all partners in transforming our city into the world’s best place to live, work, and visit.”
- Dedicated walking and running tracks are set up inside seven of Dubai’s shopping malls, including Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Hills Mall, and Deira City Centre.
- Free morning fitness activities are to be held daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 am throughout August.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, today launched Dubai Mallathon.
A community-driven initiative aimed at promoting public health by encouraging all members of society to engage in daily physical activity during summer.
The initiative is to set transform shopping malls across the Dubai into the organized health and fitness tracks during the morning hours, from 7:00 to 10:00 am from 1st to 31st August.
As a part of initiative, dedicated to walking and running tracks that will be introduced in seven of Dubai’s major shopping destinations, including Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, Spring Souk, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, Mall of the Emirates, and Dubai Marina Mall.
The Dubai Mallathon aligned with the goals of the Year of Community, the Dubai Social Agenda 33, and the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 33.
Which aims to provide the highest standards of the living, the residential services, and cultural and sporting events when celebrating the UAE’s cultural, architectural and environmental heritage.
Strategic Vision
His Highness said that Dubai seeks to set a new global benchmarks in the wellbeing by making the fitness an integrate part of the daily life. Though meaningful initiatives that bring the community together.
The city is aiming to fostering a sense of connection, by encouraging healthier lifestyles, and creating a more vibrant, supportive social life, he added;
“With the Dubai Mallathon, we’re turning familiar spaces into places that inspire the moment, better habits and connections. We want everyone in Dubai to feel they can stay active and energized in welcoming spaces built with their needs in mind. This reflects our broader commitment to placing people and families at the heart of our development plants.”
His Highness is encouraging the public taking part in the Dubai Mallathon, describing a simple and accessible way to embrace a healthier habit and engage with the community.
“Every step you take moves us closer towards a healthier Dubai,” he said. “This is a shared journey. We are all partners in transforming our city into the world’s best place to live, work, and visit.”
