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The Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has urged all UAE residents to join the 6th edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC). In his tweet, he wrote: "A new challenge is coming up for Dubai from 29 Oct-27 Nov…The Dubai Fitness Challenge. I look forward to having the whole community unite to turn Dubai into the world's most active and dynamic city." Over 10,000 classes, the World Padel Championship, and the world's largest trampoline exercise session are just a few of the events planned for residents when the DFC begins on October 29. Here is a list of exercise sessions at the DFC: -2 Fitness Villages -19 Fitness Hubs -Dubai Ride - November 6 -Dubai Run- November 20 -30-day Padel Programme -30-day Football Programme The DFC, launched in 2017, urges Dubai citizens to engage in 30 minutes of physical exercise daily for 30 days, transforming the entire city into a fitness center. Last year, a record 1.65 million individuals attended the event. "This year, we are expecting the numbers to be much higher," said Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment. "Covid taught people the importance of being fit and healthy. So far, the numbers have been very encouraging. We are hoping to top last year's participation numbers," Khaja added. BKM/ Expat Media
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