KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Free citywide fitness and wellness sessions from 1–30 November 2025
  • Standout venues include Dubai Aquarium Tunnel, Address Sky View Observatory and Dubai Creek Harbour
  • Mix of yoga, sound healing, HIIT, Yogalates and a 24-hour cycling marathon
  • All levels welcome; pre-registration required for each session
  • Dates and times match UAE weekends and evenings for easier attendance

Veo is back for the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025 with a stacked 30x30 calendar. You get free workouts every week across Dubai: calm yoga under the Aquarium Tunnel, sunrise sessions above the skyline, sweaty HIIT in community parks, and a full 24-hour cycling marathon at Dubai Creek Harbour. Everything is free once you register, and sessions are beginner-friendly.

When and where: the quick planner

A clear view of what’s happening, and when.

  • 1 Nov, 8:00–9:30: Active Restorative Yoga, Dubai Mall Ice Rink
  • 8 Nov, 8:00–9:30: Hatha Yoga + Sound Healing, Dubai Aquarium Tunnel
  • 8 Nov, 18:00–19:30: Power Yoga + Sound Healing, Central Park, Dubai Creek Harbour
  • 9 Nov, 8:00–9:30: Hatha Yoga + Sound Healing, Dubai Aquarium Tunnel
  • 14 Nov, 18:00–19:30: HIIT + Core, Arabian Ranches 2 Football Ground
  • 15 Nov, 7:30–9:00: Power Yoga + Sound Healing, Address Sky View Observatory
  • 15 Nov, 17:00–18:30: Power Yoga + Sound Healing, Vida Dubai Marina
  • 15 Nov, 18:00–19:30: Yogalates + Breathing, Greens & Views Central Park
  • 16 Nov, 7:30–9:00: Hatha Yoga + Sound Healing, Address Sky View Observatory
  • 21 Nov, from 10:00 for 24 hours: Veo Ride cycling marathon, Dubai Creek Bridge
  • 21 Nov, 18:00–19:30: HIIT + Core, Lawan Area, Springs 15, Emirates Living
  • 27 Nov, 17:00–18:30: Power Yoga + Sound Healing, Arabian Ranches Golf Club
  • 29 Nov, 18:00–19:30: HIIT + Core, Dubai Hills Central Park
  • 30 Nov, 10:30–12:00: AquaFit, Vida Creek Beach

Planning your month around that is smarter than winging it and then crying into your protein shake because you missed the Tunnel yoga.

Standout experiences to book first

Some slots will vanish fast. These are the headliners.

  • Yoga at Dubai Aquarium Tunnel
  • Sunrise yoga at Address Sky View Observatory
  • 24-hour Veo Ride at Dubai Creek Harbour
  • AquaFit at Vida Creek Beach

Underwater yoga is peak Dubai. The observatory sessions offer a proper skyline sunrise. The 24-hour ride is for people who think sleep is optional. AquaFit wraps the month with a high-energy cooldown that won’t wreck your knees.

What to bring and how to prep

Show up ready so you’re not that person borrowing a mat and a will to live.

  • Pre-register for each session; arrive 15 minutes early
  • Bring a mat for yoga; water, towel, and sun protection for outdoor classes
  • For AquaFit, swimwear is required
  • Experienced riders only for the 24-hour cycling event (21+)

If you’re tracking progress, a wearable helps. Check our guides and reviews:

Who it’s for

Short answer: everyone. Long answer: still everyone.

  • All sessions are free with registration
  • Open to all fitness levels
  • Community locations across the city
  • Mix of mindful movement and high-intensity options

Whether you’re a total beginner or training for a 10K you forgot you signed up for, there’s a slot that fits. If you’re specifically into women-focused events during DFC, see our coverage of She Runs 2025 at Expo City Dubai.

Registration, access and safety

Zero drama at the door. Handle the basics early.

  • Every session requires pre-registration
  • Free entry; bring ID if a venue asks
  • Check venue security rules (e.g., glass bottles at pools)
  • Riders in the 24-hour event should carry lights, nutrition and spares

Book your spots via Veo’s events page. Arrive hydrated, warmed up, and not hungover from “just one” the night before.

Full date list with venues

A tidy list you can pin and pretend you memorised:

  • Dubai Mall: Ice Rink; Aquarium Tunnel
  • Dubai Creek Harbour: Central Park; Dubai Creek Bridge
  • Address Sky View: The Observatory
  • Vida Dubai Marina; Vida Creek Beach
  • Arabian Ranches 2 Football Ground; Arabian Ranches Golf Club
  • Greens & Views Central Park
  • Emirates Living: Lawan Area, Springs 15
  • Dubai Hills Central Park

Yes, it’s a lot. That’s the point of a citywide challenge.

Is everything free?

Yes. All sessions are free once you pre-register.

Do I need to be fit already?

No. Classes are open to all levels. Pick gentler sessions first if you’re starting fresh.

What should I wear?

Comfortable activewear. Bring your own mat for yoga. Swimwear for AquaFit. Cycling kit and lights for the 24-hour ride.

Can kids join?

Most sessions welcome all ages, but the 24-hour Veo Ride is restricted to experienced riders aged 21 and above.

What should I use to track my 30x30?

Any wearable or phone app works. If you’re shopping, start with our best fitness tracker picks for the UAE or go deep with Garmin options.

That’s your November sorted. Free sessions, solid venues, minimal excuses. Go move for 30 minutes a day, then brag about it with data like a responsible adult.