Stay Cool and Get Fit with These Unique Activities in Dubai

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Feeling zapped by the heat and tempted to trade your gym workouts for icy slushies? Don’t sweat it—Dubai offers a range of refreshing activities to help you stay fit while keeping your cool.
From icy gym classes to snowy hikes, there’s something to suit everyone.
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Can You Handle Ice in Your Workout?
Escape the heat and try a frosty workout at GymNation with Dubai’s newest fitness offering—The Coolest Class in Dubai.
This fun, high-intensity interval training session throws icy challenges into the mix, including Blizzard Sprints (treadmill runs with giant fans for resistance), Frosted Reps (squats with weighted vests packed with ice), and the Glacier Grip Challenge (hauling ice buckets).
You’ll even end your workout with an ice bath to speed up muscle recovery.
Worried about catching a chill? Don’t be—insulated gloves and headgear are provided to help maintain your body temperature.
- When: Saturdays in July, 10 a.m.
- Where: GymNation Motor City
- Cost: Free for members and non-members (online registration required)
Snow Hikes and Breakfast Delights
Ladies, grab your friends and hit the snow at Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates.
Trek snowy trails while catching up on the latest laughs, then enjoy a hearty breakfast with options like eggs Benedict, burgers, or banana croissants at North 28.
All gear—snow boots, socks, trousers, and jackets—is included to ensure you’re ready for the chill.
- When: July 26, 7 a.m.–9 a.m.
- Cost: AED 130 per person
Perfect Your Ice Skating Moves
Staying in town this summer? Take to the rink at Dubai Mall and glide through the season with a two-month ice-skating membership.
Perfect your flips, axels, and loops while avoiding the heat entirely.
- When: July–August
- Cost: AED 1,399
Poolside Cycling for Low-Impact Fitness
For a refreshing spin on a workout, try pool cycling! These 45-minute classes combine squats, dips, and spinning—all underwater—to give you a high-energy yet low-impact session your joints will thank you for. Each class ramps up the fun with music to keep you energized.
- Cost: AED 120 (drop-in); AED 899 (12 classes over 4 weeks)
- Where: Various locations across Dubai
Rejuvenate with Sound Healing
Take a mental break with a sound healing session amid the serene setting of The Lost Chambers Aquarium in Atlantis, The Palm.
Designed to balance the nervous system and spark emotional clarity, this immersive experience combines meditation with soothing underwater scenery.
But hurry—there are only 15 spots in each class.
- When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m.
- Cost: AED 175
Make a Splash at Aquaventure
While not a traditional workout, racing through the slides at the world’s largest waterpark will burn more calories than you think—not to mention bring endless fun! With a special summer offer, you can enjoy a second day free when booking a day pass.
Bonus perks include a Dolphin Discovery Presentation and discounts on other attractions like the aquarium and Dolphin Bay experiences.
- When: Until August 31
- Cost: From AED 280 (below 1.2m); AED 330 (above 1.2m)
Don’t let Dubai’s heat slow you down—these activities prove that staying active can be fun, refreshing, and a great way to beat the heat while keeping fit!
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Source: khaleejtimes
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