Beat the heat – How to stay active during summer in Dubai
The scorching Dubai summer can be tough. But this shouldn’t stop you from trying to stay fit and healthy, right? The emirate offers a vast array of attractions and things to do to keep you active during the summer months. So…are you ready to beat the heat and stay on the move? From swimming to ice skating, we reveal all the exciting activities you can sign up for.
HOW TO STAY ACTIVE DURING SUMMER IN DUBAI
Sports
Since it’s way too hot to participate in sports outdoors, you could try visiting some of the indoor sports arenas in Dubai. Let’s look at our favourite ones in the city.
DUBAI SPORTS WORLD
Dubai Sports World is an enormous sports facility at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
You can try running, or take part in sports like football, badminton, cricket, gymnastics, rugby, tennis, ping pong, volleyball and more. One can also compete in tournaments and events.
- Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai World Trade Centre
- Timing: 08:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-800-3982
U-PRO SPORTS
U-Pro Dubai, formerly known as United Pro Sports is another indoor sports venue that offers plenty of activities to stay active during summer in Dubai. It is counted among the best places to play indoor cricket in Dubai as well. You can also try your hand at other sports like five and six-a-side football, volleyball and basketball.
- Location: Al Quoz Industrial Area 3
- Timing: 09:00 am to 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-340-1122
Yoga and Pilates
Deep breathing and focusing on each part of your body can be great for both your physical and mental health – that’s two birds with one stone! Here’s a few places to try your hand at these two activities, especially if you’re not keen on panting while being active.
Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga is one of the popular yoga studios in Dubai, known for their excellent team of teachers and range of practices offered. Along with Yoga, they host workshops on things like Reiki healing, Cocoon Gong Meditation and Shamanic Breathwork. And if you’re truly passionate about yoga – you get into yoga teaching training and share the love.
- Location: Marina Plaza, Dubai Marina
- Contact: +971 -4-399-9301
- Timings: 08:00 am – 12:30 pm | 05:00 – 09:00 pm
Pilates Academy Dubai
With two branches in Dubai, Pilates Academy Dubai is a recommended institute for their tailored approach to training. They host smaller groups (3-4) and have the best instruments for a streamlined Pilates session. Also, if you’ve got health concerns (such as being post-surgery or injuries), they have clinical pilates on their list.
- Location: JLT and Bay Square (Business Bay)
- Contact: +971-56-798-4655
- Timings: 9:00 am – 07:00 pm
You can also refer to our list of the best Pilates classes in Dubai for more places to try this activity.
SWIMMING
HAMDAN SPORTS COMPLEX
The Hamdan Sports Complex offers Olympic standard swimming and diving facilities in a state-of-the-art sports complex, all indoors and fully temperature controlled.
Badminton court and ping pong tables are also available. Plus there is a gym, sauna and jacuzzi — giving you plenty of options to stay active during summer in Dubai.
- Location: Emirates Road, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-306-2666
- Timings: 06:00 am to 10:00 pm
WINTER SPORTS
How about some winter sports during the peak hot weather? If you are wondering how to stay active during summer in Dubai and spend some time in a cool environment, you can visit these facilities.
SKI DUBAI
Ski Dubai, one of the largest indoor ski resorts, is next on our list and for good reason. With temperatures kept at a chilly -4°C, the place can be the best spot for your summer activities in Dubai. The enormous ski slope is an obvious attraction for the kids. Interacting with the penguins and spending time in the snow park is always exciting.
Want to get your blood pumping this summer? Schedule a slope time and take on the easy, intermediate or difficult slopes — starting at AED 250.
- Location: Mall of the Emirates
- Timings: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Saturday and Sunday from 09:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-800-386
DUBAI ICE RINK
A visit to the Dubai Ice Rink at Dubai Mall can be another way to beat the heat and stay fit during summer in Dubai. Public sessions are available where you can rent some skates and head out on the ice.
You will also find plenty of other attractions to keep you occupied in the mall once you are done with your skating session.
One can also book private lessons, depending on availability.
- Location: The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai.
- Fees: Starting at AED 110
- Timings: 10:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-800-38224-6255
THE GALLERIA ICE RINK
The Galleria, located at the Hyatt Regency, is another one of the ice rinks in Dubai and is also a good option for exercising during summer in Dubai. You can also book yourself private lessons.
After your session, you can also enjoy beverages and handcrafted delicacies at DeliBites and at the same time watch, the skaters showcase their skills.
- Location: Hyatt Regency, Al Khaleej Road, Deira
- Contact: +971-4-209-6550
BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS
Martial arts practices like kickboxing, judo or karate are great workouts – think of all the ways your body has to move for the right kick or punch. Practitioners also claim they feel a lot more confident in their own skin with martial arts.
ROUND 10 BOXING
Those who want to hone their boxing skills can visit Round 10 Boxing. It offers classes for both men and women.
Apart from advanced boxing classes in Dubai, Round 10 Boxing is particularly popular for its fitness sessions. After you sign up, you won’t have trouble staying in shape during summer in Dubai.
- Location: Al Quoz First, Warehouse 42
- Timings: Monday to Saturday 07:00 am to 09:30 pm | Closed on Sunday
- Contact: +971-4-338-0101
TEAM NOGUEIRA DUBAI
Team Nogueira Fighting Club is an Al Quoz-based combat training facility favoured for its Muay Thai lessons in Dubai. It also offers a range of martial arts activities like Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, boxing, judo, aikido, karate and more.
Class timings are different for each discipline.
- Location: 4th Street, Al Quoz 3
- Contact: +971-4-338-8967
DANCE CLASSES
If you have ever considered trying out ballroom dancing in Dubai? Here are the places where you can go to dance your heart out!
PALAIS DE DANSE
Looking for a slightly different way to stay active during summer in Dubai? Check out the dancing lessons offered by Palais De Danse. The studio offers lessons in five main categories — Ballroom, Latin-American, social dances, wedding dance and dance lessons for kids.
Palais de Danse also rents out stunning dance outfits and has a café on-site, serving tea and coffee in Wedgewood cups. We can’t think of a nicer way to forget about the heat and enjoy some real old-time dance luxury.
- Location: 6th Street Quoz
- Contact: +971-50-777-3997
ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO
Our last recommendation for staying active during summer in Dubai is to join the Arthur Murray Dance Studio. Whether you are preparing for your first dance at your wedding or want to have some fun and learn some new moves, Arthur Murray can be the studio for you. In all, it is a good option for dance classes in Dubai.
- Location and Contact: 1 West Block Old Town Island, Dubai Downtown (+971-4-450-8648) | 201 Reef Tower, Jumeirah Lake Towers (+971-4-448-6458)
FAQS ABOUT HOW TO STAY ACTIVE DURING SUMMER IN DUBAI
WHICH ARE THE BEST INDOOR ACTIVITIES IN DUBAI FOR KIDS?
The little ones can beat the heat with these indoor activities for kids in Dubai.
WHEN DOES SUMMER START IN DUBAI?
Summer in Dubai starts in May and typically ends in late September.
ARE THERE ANY SUMMER CAMPS IN DUBAI?
Yes, there are plenty including educational, sports and aquatic camps. Here is a list of some of the most popular summer camps in Dubai.
We hope you enjoyed reading about ways to stay active during summer in Dubai. Aside from the mentioned activities, you can also try indoor activities in Dubai like a visit to an underwater zoo or an indoor amusement park.
Have fun, keep cool and stay hydrated everyone!
