Registrations now open for Dubai Ride 2026

It’s one of the most iconic – and popular events of Dubai Fitness Challenge, and now registrations have officially opened for Dubai Ride 2026. The free-to-register event will take place on Sunday November 1, with residents invited to cycle with the city on a 12km spin past iconic landmarks. If you’re keen to register, you can now do so here. Dubai Ride’s 12km route turns Sheikh Zayed Road car-free for the morning, inviting cyclists to take a turn past Dubai icons like Dubai Opera, Burj Khalifa and Museum of the Future. A 4km Downtown route is also mapped out for families and those new to cycling. Marking its landmark 10th edition, Dubai Fitness Challenge will run from October 31 until November 29, 2026, bringing with it 30 days of fun-filled events, free classes and opportunities to get the city moving. First launched in 2017 by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, the citywide fitness festival has expanded from an initiative to get residents doing 30 minutes of exercise for 30 days into a citywide celebration of movement, connection and activity. Alongside Dubai Ride, three more major Dubai Fitness Challenge events will take over the city throughout the month, alongside hundreds of free fitness activities. For two days on November 7 and 8, Hatta Dam welcomes paddle boarders of all ages and abilities for Dubai Stand Up Paddle Board. On November 22, Dubai Run transforms Sheikh Zayed Road into one of the world’s most iconic running tracks, with 5km and 10km routes.