Dubai November 2026 events guide: Dubai Fitness Challenge, rides, runs, rowing and Arabian Soul Fest

Dubai: Dubai’s events calendar has revealed its November program - and it’s packed with fitness, health and sports activities. Most notable among them is the 10th edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, which brings together residents and visitors of the emirate for community and sports activities, including cycling, running, rowing and triathlon races, and group fitness activities held throughout the emirate, from Sheikh Zayed Road to Hatta. November in Dubai offers a wide and diverse range of enjoyable experiences, along with a host of exciting events and activities. Dubai Fitness Challenge The 10th edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge will kick off on October 31 and continue until November 29 across the city, inviting residents and visitors to engage in 30 minutes of physical activity daily for 30 days. The programme includes free fitness sessions, sports events, and various community activities suitable for all ages and physical abilities. This year's highlights include group activities such as the Dubai Cycling Challenge, the Dubai Running Challenge, the Dubai Rowing Challenge, and Dubai Yoga. Dubai Ride The Dubai Ride will be held on November 1 as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, and will welcome participants of all ages, allowing them to choose between the family route through Downtown Dubai, which is 4km long and passes by Burj Khalifa, or the Sheikh Zayed Road route, which is 12km long. Dubai Run The Dubai Run will kick off on Sheikh Zayed Road as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge on November 22, with the participation of group activities and sports enthusiasts of different ages and fitness levels, where they can run on 5km or 10km tracks, and enjoy seeing the most prominent landmarks of the emirate. Dubai Rowing Challenge The Dubai Rowing Challenge will be held on November 7 and 8, and will include free water activities at Hatta Dam, including stand-up paddle boarding training sessions for adults and family members supervised by instructors, group challenges, and single and double kayak experiences, amidst stunning mountain scenery. Arabian Soul Fest On November 14 and 15, Zabeel Park will host the Arabian Soul Fest, which invites participants to rejuvenate themselves through physical exercise, mindfulness, music and creativity, offering more than 100 experiences spread across 10 zones, including fitness classes, holistic treatments and creative workshops, along with organic food, artwork and family activities. Emirates NBD Unity Run The Emirates NBD Unity Run, on November 15, in Dubai Design District, aims to promote the values of diversity and integrate people of determination into various social life activities. It includes a 3km walking or running course, along with two timed races of 5km and 10km. Participants can enjoy recreational activities and food in the race village. Participation is free for people of determination and their companions. Ultra Trail Dubai From November 27 to 29, the Ultra Trail Dubai race will allow participants to explore the mountain trails in Hatta through races of 5km, 15km, 30km, 50km, and 100km, in addition to a short race for children.