Dubai Municipality Launches Free Fitness Programs for Seniors at Marina Sites

Dubai Municipality has begun offering free senior fitness programs at waterfront locations in Dubai Marina, with the first sessions scheduled for 15 July 2026 at the Marina Walk promenade and the JBR Open Park.

The programs address rising demand for structured physical activity among older residents in the district, where summer temperatures often limit outdoor movement and many households seek low-cost ways to maintain mobility without joining private gyms.

Sessions at Marina Walk and JBR Open Park

Trainers lead 45-minute group walks and light resistance exercises along the 1.2-kilometre stretch of Marina Walk between the Address Dubai Marina hotel and the Yacht Club every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7 a.m. Additional balance and stretching classes take place at JBR Open Park on Saturdays, using shaded areas near the beachfront boardwalk. Both sites fall under the municipality’s district wellness budget and require only advance online registration through the Dubai Now app.

Participation data from the municipality’s 2025 pilot showed 312 residents aged 60-plus attended at least one session across Dubai Marina venues, with average attendance rising from 18 to 47 people per class after the first three months. The current expansion adds evening slots on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. to accommodate those who avoid daytime heat, and all equipment such as resistance bands and mats is supplied on site at no charge.

Registration and next steps

Residents can sign up through the Dubai Now app or by visiting the municipality’s information desk at Dubai Marina Mall before 10 July. Those without smartphones may register in person at the JBR Community Centre on Al Sufouh Road. Participants are advised to bring water, wear light clothing and consult their physician before starting, as the sessions focus on gradual progression suitable for varying fitness levels.