How to Stay Fit and Active During Your Dubai Trip

Dubai is a captivating city known for its opulent lifestyle, stunning architecture, and diverse entertainment options. While many people seek out the sights or an extravagant shopping affair, Dubai is also a place for those with a health-focused agenda. There is always an opportunity to be active, whether it is sunrise desert yoga, morning walking tours in Old Dubai, or plenty of other options to explore fitness while taking in the city. There are so many ways to stay active while checking out the outdoor skyline, the beach, and more. 

If you are considering a longer stay and/or multi-entry options, the 60 days Dubai multiple entry visa lets you enter or leave multiple times within the two months you visit. It is perfect if you want to travel and combine leisure with health as it will give you time to complete your fitness routine, attend a spa, and experience an outdoor adventure. When traveling with this type of visa you can plan your activities and not feel as rushed to get it all done providing you the opportunity to balance tourist attractions and personal health. The longer stay allows vacationers to put together a renewable health routine, while still enjoying their Dubai experience.

Here are some of the ways to stay fit and active during your Dubai trip.

1. Morning Beach Walk:

Dubai's beaches offer an ideal environment for morning walks or jogs. The beaches are pedestrian friendly, notably JBR Beach and Kite Beach, which feature clean and picturesque walking or jogging paths that provide a delightful look at the coast as the sun comes up, as well as burn a few calories while you walk. The cool morning breeze and the view of the ocean give you a wonderful refreshing experience, and taking your shoes off and walking barefoot on the beach will help to not only strengthen your leg muscles, but it may also help improve your balance.

2. Walking or Biking Through the City:

In an effort to keep physically active while visiting Dubai, instead of taking a taxi or car everywhere - walk, if it is walking distance, or rent a bike. Many areas in Dubai are easy to walk around such as Downtown, Dubai Marina, and Al Seef, which include a variety of sights to see while on foot. Alternatively - if you are travelling longer distances, you can rent a bike with bike rental services like Careem Bike, which can be a great workout while also being eco-friendly.

3. Choose Hotels with Fitness Options:

When making your hotel booking, make sure you choose a hotel that has a fitness option including a gym, swimming pool, or fitness center. A number of hotels in Dubai offer an array of high-quality fitness options, with personal trainers and jewelry fitness classes including yoga or pilates. Finding fitness options in the hotel can make keeping active during your stay in Dubai much more manageable, as you would not have to travel to an outside training venue outside of the hotel.

4. Take Advantage of Desert Activities for a Natural Workout:

Dubai’s desert is not just for checking out and seeing sights, but it is also an opportunity to be active. You can do some core workouts through camel rides and dune bashing and have fun while doing it! If the desert seems to far, try a desert yoga or boot camp experience at sunset, for a mindful practice while getting a workout in.

5. Join a Group Fitness Class or Outdoor Bootcamp:

There are many options in Dubai for fitness communities where you can find group classes in parks, beaches and studios. You can take advantage of free or paid outdoor boot camps, Zumba classes, and HIIT classes in parks like Safa Park, Zabeel Park, and Palm Jumeirah Working out in a group is a terrific way to meet new people, remain motivated, and keep in shape while on vacation.

6. Hydration / Smart Eating:

Dubai’s heat can dehydrate you quickly if you are not careful with your water drinking (especially when you are active). Drink lots of water throughout the day, and when you can use a re-useable bottle. Second, try to eat smart; opt for salads, grilled items and local superfoods like dates and hummus. More and more cafes and restaurants in Dubai are offering healthy menus and caloric content to help keep you on track.

7. Take Advantage of Hotel Pools to Swim and do Aqua Workouts:

Enjoy swimming, that full body workout that is easy on the joints and a great way to cool off in Dubai's rather hot weather and make use of your hotel pool to swim some laps and/or perform some basic aqua exercises. Some hotels may even provide aqua aerobics classes; aqua aerobics can be a fun way to work out and work up a sweat, and it is even better when you prefer low impact exercises. 

8. Use Available Flat, Calm Areas or Venues for Yoga or Meditation:

If you would rather stay fit relaxed and calm, you could practice yoga or meditation. There are many parks, beaches and hotels terraces that provide flat surface areas for exercising or mindfulness. There are several yoga studios in the city that welcome drop in participants. The benefit to yoga and meditation are large but the simple benefits for you are better physical health, flexibility and management of travel stress, travel fatigue and the ability to mentally refresh for the next adventure.

9.  Take the stairs and stay active all day:

While these are not huge differences in the midst of addressing your fitness, small things can make a huge difference. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator, stretching in your hotel room, and walking around the indoor malls such as Dubai Mall or Mall of the Emirates all maintain movement in your body, and help alleviate stiffness after long periods of time in transit or sightseeing.

10. Voyage Fitness-Friendly tourist attractions:

Some of the tourist attractions in Dubai also offer the opportunity for physical exertion. You could: walk through the Dubai Miracle Garden; hike the Hatta Mountains; or climb the steps of the Dubai Frame. These attractions accomplish sight-seeing and introduce some mild workouts, allowing you to stay fit without losing out on time or fun.

Conclusion:               

In Dubai, staying fit and active is totally possible and very fun to do with the city’s vast range of wellness options! From running along the popular Dubai Marina, to trying out various water sports at JBR Beach, there is the opportunity to move your body and energize yourself daily. Whether you go to a gym or a fitness studio, outdoor park or the beach, Dubai’s fitness facilities are modern, well-kept, and would be accommodating to travelers. With the increasing wellness focus throughout Dubai, there are always new classes, fitness events, or wellness cafes you can try during your visit!

The 60 days Dubai multiple entry visa provides great value for your fitness trip. With multiple days in the city, and with some flexibility, you can plan your planned activities over the duration of your stay, explore several areas of the city, or even travel to nearby countries for quick visiting experiences before returning back to the city of Dubai! If you are a fitness fanatic or if you are simply trying to stay active and healthy while on holiday, this visa provides an excellent option for maximizing your experience of fitness and wellness in Dubai without the pressure of it all being 'quick'. Therefore, be sure to pack your fitness gear with your travel necessities, and be ready for a fit and active trip in one of the world’s most dynamic cities!