7 Fitness & Wellness Experiences To Bookmark

All through August, nine of Dubai’s top malls, including The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Hills Mall and City Centre Mirdif, are transforming into early-morning walking and running tracks. From 7–10am daily, you can join free walks or runs with simple on-site registration, or take part in Pro Racing events on select weekends with distances from 2.5km to 10km and medals up for grabs. It’s a cool, community-driven way to keep active without braving the summer heat, and a chance to explore the city’s shopping destinations in a whole new light.  

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One of Dubai’s biggest cycling events is back for its 16th edition. The season starts this September with a series of shorter Build-Up Rides at Al Qudra, leading up to the main 92km race at Expo City Dubai on 15th February 2026. The event attracts riders from around the world, and the fastest 25% in each category will qualify for the world championships in Japan next summer. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or riding as part of a team, it’s a chance to enjoy the city’s best cycling routes, train over several months and take home exclusive jerseys and medals. 

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Until 30th September, AWAKEN Wellness at Atlantis The Palm is inviting guests to spend the day unwinding in one of Dubai’s most serene settings. Priced at AED 500 per person, the experience includes a 60-minute massage or facial, full access to the AWAKEN Spa Retreat and Fitness Centre, plus use of the resort’s pools and beach. The spa’s hydrotherapy pool, aromatherapy steam, sauna and deep relaxation area set the tone for a day of restoration, while the Palm Pool, Family Pool and private beach offer the perfect post-treatment escape. 

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The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira is bringing a curated line-up of treatments to the city’s beachfront this summer. Available until 31 August, the 90-Minute Reset combines a therapeutic massage with a Ling New York Express Facial for head-to-toe renewal. For those looking to go deeper, the hotel’s ongoing Wellness Retreats range from a full day to three days, combining yoga, plant-based dining, personal training and holistic therapies. Seasonal highlights earlier this summer included body-sculpting Summer ReShape sessions and the Elite Recovery ice bath series – part of the spa’s rotating calendar of innovative treatments. 

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This month, SOHUM’s line-up blends soulful rituals with creative expression, from Tai Chi with a Shaolin monk to candle-making afternoons and shamanic sound healing. A standout is The Leela Experience, a rare three-hour journey for just three guests at a time. Mapping the 72 sacred fields of the ancient Vedic game of Leela, it’s designed to reveal hidden truths, answer personal questions and reconnect you with inner clarity. For a lighter dose of connection, the Upaya Coffee Party offers a sober social set to conscious beats, matcha, cacao and coffee. Whether you’re setting intentions or simply seeking a mindful escape, SOHUM delivers a sanctuary in the heart of Dubai. 

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To celebrate Emirati Women’s Day, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi is offering a line-up of restorative and empowering experiences. At The Spa, the two-hour Oriental Rose Hammam ritual blends a rose petal and lavender cleanse, Kessa exfoliation, rhassoul mask and argan oil finish with a 60-minute rose quartz lithotherapy massage, plus a complimentary rose water mist to take home (AED 1,300). From 27-29th August, in-house guests, lifestyle members and day pass holders can join free Lagree Ladies’ Pilates classes, a high-intensity, low-impact workout on the microformer, with complimentary Kids Palace access during the session. Women booking tennis or padel from 27-30th August will enjoy 10% off, while the Leisure Day Pass on 28th August offers Beach Club and Kids Palace access for AED 350, including AED 125 F&B credit. 

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Until 30th September, The Spa at Address Hotels + Resorts and Palace Hotels invites guests to embrace Serenity Season with a curated collection of treatments designed to restore balance and radiance. Think signature massages, illuminating facials and hammam rituals inspired by global traditions, all with up to 20% off. Between the serene interiors, bespoke aromatherapy and post-treatment retail picks to take home, it’s an ideal way to recharge before the season shifts. 

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