The 14th edition of Dubai Sports World is here. Every fitness fiend’s dream has manifested in one 300,000 square feet, air-conditioned, wellness shangri-la. It’ll open on Saturday, June 22 and remain up and running until Sunday, September 8th. 

Choose between football pitches, tennis, badminton, basketball, yoga, cricket, padel, martial arts, and more. Or rather, don’t choose. When there are this many choices, the adventurous amongst us know that the only way to go is all of the above. And as if the deal wasn’t advantageous enough, this is an all-ages kind of attraction. 

Bring your little ones for some good, old-fashioned play time in the soft play park, the trampolines, or for those whose idea of fun isn’t sports, an arts corner. Although you should be warned; it’ll be hard to keep your inner Olympian hidden in a set-up this amazing. Whether you’re planning a fun outing or a new way to get your cardio in, you won’t run out of activities here. And with this much space, you can bring as many friends as you want. 

The Dubai Sports World is such an important tradition for many reasons, but chief among them is the way it tackles a very Dubai-specific problem. The heat. No matter how committed you are to your health, the summer has a way of driving you indoors, onto the nearest couch. 

So with the simple idea of bringing workouts and court-based games indoors, and creating an infrastructure impressive enough to house almost any activity, this mammoth fitness centre is giving residents and tourists a remedy to summer lethargy. Because who’s going to miss out on this?

So call your friends and your family, and start making plans! Exercise is one of the best ways to prolong your life and keep your mind healthy. Wellness enthusiasts are anxiously waiting for bookings to open. With last year’s timings being 8 am to 12 am, many are hoping to make a full day out of their fitness routine, or should we say lifestyle.