24/07/2025

What is the 'Dubai Mallathon'?

Recently announced, the 'Dubai Mallathon' is a citywide initiative turning Dubai’s most popular shopping malls into indoor fitness tracks for the month of August. The programme is part of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 and aims to create accessible, air-conditioned spaces for residents and visitors to walk, run, and stay active no matter the weather outside.

Participants have daily access to dedicated sports pathways from 7am to 10am at major malls including Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Marina Mall, and The Springs Souk. The Mallathon caters to all fitness levels, offering routes for casual walkers, beginner runners, and experienced athletes.

“It’s a simple idea with a powerful goal: bringing healthy, active living into familiar everyday spaces.” - Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a family looking for fun ways to stay healthy together, or simply seeking to maintain your daily step count despite the summer heat, the Dubai Mallathon is an inspired invitation to move.