Five free workouts, runs and wellness sessions across Dubai this month – no membership or entry fee required

Dubai’s fitness calendar is packed with free activations this month, from a women’s-only 16km run to a Yogalates class under DIFC’s Gate. Here are five free fitness and wellness events in Dubai worth putting in the diary this September.

At a glance – the top 5 free fitness and wellness things you can do this month:

September 11 – Dubai Mallathon, Mirdif City Centre, 6am

September 12 – Children’s Run, DIFC Gate Avenue, 8am

September 13 – 16km women’s run, Dubai Hills Mall, 8am

Every Sunday – Ladies Day free gym access, 24 Fitness Al Quoz, 10am

September 28 – Yogalates under the Gate, DIFC, 7pm–9.15pm

Yogalates under the Gate

DIFC has built a track record for large-scale community fitness events, including a record-breaking Lagree class, and returns this month with a Yogalates session under the Gate Building.

When: September 28, from 7pm to 9.15pm

Where: Under the Gate Building, Dubai International Finance Centre Gate

24 Fitness Dubai is offering women complimentary gym access every Sunday at its Al Quoz branch — a standing weekly fixture for anyone looking to build a free workout routine into their week.

When: Every Sunday, from 10am

Where: 24 Fitness Al Quoz

The Running Society is hosting a women’s-only 16km run at Dubai Hills Mall, with no fee or registration required — just attendance. It’s beginner-friendly, making it accessible to first-time participants as well as regular runners.

When: September 13, from 8am

Where: Dubai Hills Mall

Dubai Mallathon at Mirdif City Centre

Catch it while you still can. The next Dubai Mallathon takes place at Mirdif City Centre on September 11. Outside of dedicated race days, the group also runs daily casual walking and running sessions at the mall.

When: September 11 from 6am

Where: Mirdif City Center

Contact: @dubaimallathon

Children’s Run at DIFC Gate Avenue

For the little one’s looking to join in on the action, DIFC Gate Avenue has a little something dedicated just for them. DIFC Gate Avenue is hosting a Children’s Run on September 12, giving younger residents their own dedicated fitness event within the wider DIFC community programme.

When: September 12, from 8am

Where: DIFC Gate Avenue

Contact: @difcgateavenue