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Independent Singapore
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Independent Singapore
Dubai runners conquer the heat at the government-backed 'Mallathon' event
The Dubai government initiated a Dubai 'Mallathon', a month-long event where popular shopping areas in the country are turned into indoor running routes for the entire month of August. Nine shopping malls in Dubai, including the huge Dubai Mall, are expected to open as early as 7:00 a.m. to let people walk and run inside. This is a way for people to stay fit by being able to exercise despite the intense heat of Dubai's summer season. Every weekday, those who want to exercise can walk or run at their own pace. However, on weekends, the Mallathon officially hosts races of different distances–2.5km, 5km, and 10km. These come with medals, prizes, and many more awards for the winners. Fawzia Faridoon, Dubai Sports Council's head of community events, expressed: 'The response from all classes of society has been overwhelming.' On social media , Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, also shared the launch of the Dubai Mallathon, stating that it is aligned with Dubai's Social Agenda 33, which places health and wellbeing at the core of people's daily lives. 'Today, we launched the 'Dubai Mallathon' – an initiative that transforms shopping malls across the city into indoor fitness tracks, encouraging the Dubai community to stay active comfortably and safely during morning hours throughout August… As a new community initiative launched from Dubai's malls, it's a simple idea with a powerful goal: bringing healthy, active living into familiar everyday spaces,' the post read. Today, we launched the 'Dubai Mallathon' – an initiative that transforms shopping malls across the city into indoor fitness tracks, encouraging the Dubai community to stay active comfortably and safely during morning hours throughout August. Aligned with the Dubai Social Agenda… — Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) July 24, 2025 Netizens expressed their thoughts and opinions on this new initiative. One netizen declared: 'Love this! Turning malls into fitness tracks is such a smart and fun way to make staying active easy and accessible for everyone. Dubai is setting the bar high for community wellness.' Another commented that it is an excellent step to make exercising easier for people. There is also a response stating that the leaders of the country do not only care about infrastructural development, but also about the well-being of their countrymen as well. One more netizen commended the initiative by the government and remarked: ' I am always overwhelmed by what great ideas you can live your life in Dubai. People and health always come first. It's really a fantastic idea that I'm sure a lot of people will use. Well done!' Indeed, the Mallathon offers a great alternative for people who still want to stay fit and healthy without being stressed off by the soaring temperatures of outdoor exercises. Know more about the Dubai Mallathon here.
The Star
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Star
Dubai runners beat the heat at city's first Mallathon
(Reuters) -At Dubai's newest racecourse, the finish line is just past the food court. On Aug. 1, the city launched the Dubai Mallathon: a month-long fitness initiative that converts familiar commercial spaces into indoor running paths every day of August. Nine of Dubai's malls - including one of the world's largest, the Dubai Mall - are opening their doors early at 7 a.m. this month to welcome walkers and runners, offering a cool alternative to outdoor exercise during the peak of summer heat. On weekdays, it is a casual, go-at-your-own-pace vibe. But come Saturdays and Sundays, the Mallathon kicks into high gear with formal 2.5-kilometre (km), 5-km, and 10-km races - complete with medals, prizes and bragging rights for top finishers. "The response from all classes of society has been overwhelming," said Fawzia Faridoon, the Dubai Sports Council's head of community events. Dubai's inaugural Mallathon coincides with a summer of record-breaking heat - giving residents a reason to lace up their sneakers without having to brave the scorching sun. Multiple runners stressed that the soaring temperatures make outdoor exercise nearly impossible, and said the Mallathon offers a welcome alternative. "Oftentimes I want to go out for a run in the evenings and it's really bad," said Aswati Vadakkeppattu, noting that she's usually forced to stick to indoor treadmills in the summertime. "An initiative like this, inside the mall, it's wonderful." (Reporting by Luke Tyson; Additional reporting by Abdelhadi Ramahi, Amr Alfiky, and Raghed Waked; Editing by Alexandra Hudson)
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Dubai runners beat the heat at city's first Mallathon
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox People participate in a race during the Dubai Mallathon in City Centre Mirdif Mall, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 9, 2025. REUTERS/Raghed Waked At Dubai's newest racecourse, the finish line is just past the food court. On Aug. 1, the city launched the Dubai Mallathon: a month-long fitness initiative that converts familiar commercial spaces into indoor running paths every day of August. Nine of Dubai's malls - including one of the world's largest, the Dubai Mall - are opening their doors early at 7 a.m. this month to welcome walkers and runners, offering a cool alternative to outdoor exercise during the peak of summer heat. On weekdays, it is a casual, go-at-your-own-pace vibe. But come Saturdays and Sundays, the Mallathon kicks into high gear with formal 2.5-kilometre (km), 5-km, and 10-km races - complete with medals, prizes and bragging rights for top finishers. "The response from all classes of society has been overwhelming," said Fawzia Faridoon, the Dubai Sports Council's head of community events. Dubai's inaugural Mallathon coincides with a summer of record-breaking heat - giving residents a reason to lace up their sneakers without having to brave the scorching sun. Multiple runners stressed that the soaring temperatures make outdoor exercise nearly impossible, and said the Mallathon offers a welcome alternative. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Luxury items seized in $3b money laundering case handed over to Deloitte for liquidation Singapore NEL, Sengkang LRT resume service after hours-long power fault; Punggol LRT being restored Singapore Live: Services on Punggol LRT being progressively restored Singapore Plan to base Singapore's F-15 fighter jets in Guam cancelled Singapore Hyflux investigator 'took advantage' of Olivia Lum's inability to recall events: Davinder Singh Singapore Man who stabbed son-in-law to death at Boon Tat Street in 2017 dies, aged 80 Singapore Scoot to launch flights to Chiang Rai, Okinawa, Tokyo-Haneda, boost frequency to other places Singapore Off-duty SCDF officer dies after accident in Punggol; 15-year-old pillion rider taken to hospital "Oftentimes I want to go out for a run in the evenings and it's really bad," said Aswati Vadakkeppattu, noting that she's usually forced to stick to indoor treadmills in the summertime. "An initiative like this, inside the mall, it's wonderful." REUTERS
Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Business Recorder
Dubai runners beat the heat at city's first Mallathon
At Dubai's newest racecourse, the finish line is just past the food court. On Aug. 1, the city launched the Dubai Mallathon: a month-long fitness initiative that converts familiar commercial spaces into indoor running paths every day of August. Nine of Dubai's malls - including one of the world's largest, the Dubai Mall - are opening their doors early at 7 a.m. this month to welcome walkers and runners, offering a cool alternative to outdoor exercise during the peak of summer heat. On weekdays, it is a casual, go-at-your-own-pace vibe. But come Saturdays and Sundays, the Mallathon kicks into high gear with formal 2.5-kilometre (km), 5-km, and 10-km races – complete with medals, prizes and bragging rights for top finishers. 'The response from all classes of society has been overwhelming,' said Fawzia Faridoon, the Dubai Sports Council's head of community events. Dubai's inaugural Mallathon coincides with a summer of record-breaking heat - giving residents a reason to lace up their sneakers without having to brave the scorching sun. Multiple runners stressed that the soaring temperatures make outdoor exercise nearly impossible, and said the Mallathon offers a welcome alternative. 'Oftentimes I want to go out for a run in the evenings and it's really bad,' said Aswati Vadakkeppattu, noting that she's usually forced to stick to indoor treadmills in the summertime. 'An initiative like this, inside the mall, it's wonderful.'
