Among Dubai sports, jogging and running are the natural fitness sports that are popular among residents as well tourists who visit Dubai. Many people believe that either stationary jogging in indoor fitness centers, running in parks or doing laps on jogging tracks is the way to a healthy life. A die-hard jogger on a travel to Dubai has many places to choose from, from jog – parks to beaches and committed jogging tracks in apartment complexes etc.
Parks and Gardens: Dubai abounds in amusement parks and well-maintained public gardens, most of which have good jogging tracks. Some of the well-known amusement parks, which are must on a visit to Dubai, include Jumeirah Beach Park, Dubai Creek Park, Safa Park and Al Mamzar Park. While visiting Dubai, a traveler can find innumerable smaller parks also that are a favorite haunt of resident joggers.
Hotel Jogging Tracks: Jogging is prominent among Dubai sports health activity and several noted hotels and resorts that cater to travelers who visit Dubai, especially on business, have dedicated jogging tracks. Among the popular hotels that provide jogging facilities are Grand Hyatt Dubai, Le Meridien Dubai, Emirates Tower Hotel, Royal Plaza and Gulf Inn Hotel Dubai. The Grand Hyatt has a 450-metre track.
Health clubs: Dubai has many excellent health clubs and luxury spas equipped with state-of-the-art gymnasium with facilities for stationary jogging. Almost all the top of the line hotels also have fitness centers, which is OPEN to public for a fee. Health conscious travelers who visit Dubai are never far from their favorite pastime of jogging.
Running clubs: Passionate joggers who visit Dubai can make friends at the running clubs, a quaint part of Dubai sports activity. Some of the clubs include:
Dubai Road Runners: Tel: 050 6243213. Email: rafferty@emirates.net.ae
Desert Hash House Harriers: Tel: 050 6685316. Email: info@deserthash.org.
Creek Hash House Harriers: Tel: 050 4515847. Email: aphisto@emirates.net.ae.
Dubai Sports City: The Dubai sports city (DSC) is a billion-dollar complex under construction. Dubai sports city boasts of various top class sports facilities, sports academies, residential communities, international schools and dining, shopping and entertainment thrown in. The builders have plans for separate jogging and running tracks in DSC. Once complete this will be a major stopover for tourists on a visit to Dubai.