Once summer is over, the temperatures get warmer and we can finally put our running shoes back on and go out to feel the fresh air. You can say goodbye to Treadmills at gym ! It remains to define the best places to go for a run, either to blow off steam, or to improve his times.
Here are the 11 best places to run in Dubai
Running tracks in Parks
1. Al Barsha Park
A soft running track approximately 1.4-kilometers long that is great for doing both distance runs and sprints. Every 100 meters is marked and that’s perfect to keep motivation and really helpful for fractional run.
Entrance : free
Hours : Open 8am – 10pm daily
Distance : 1.4km
2. Al Safa Park
One of the most famous tracks in Dubai because it has the same track as an athletic track and around a lake! Many groups come to run in this park if you are looking for company. Alternatively, you can make a quiet recovery run peacefully around the lake.
Entrance : 3 AED
Hours : open 8am – 10pm daily.
Distance : About 3.5km
3. Zabeel Park
Zabeel Park offers a magnificent view of the new “The Frame” building. In addition, the park has a track in very good condition that allows making short laps of 2 kilometers. Running in Dubai is easier with this kind of background.
Entrance: free
Hours: open 24/7
Distance: About 2km
4. Creekside Park
This park has a very scenic and calm atmosphere for all runners to enjoy. This park is one of the oldest and most famous in Dubaï. The only advantage is running along the creek. If you feel like exploring, exit the park and try and take in a bit of the Creek area, recommend for a sunrise run in Dubai.
Entrance : 5 AED
Entrance : open 8am – 11pm daily (Wednesdays for ladies and children only).
Distance : About 4km
5. The Greens
This underrated running track offers many possibilities. With a distance of 3,5 kilometers and usual runners you will find motivation in this beautiful path.
Entrance : free
Entrance : 24/7
Distance : About 3,5km
6. Burj Park
With a amazing view of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountains, Burj Park is the most instagramable track in Dubai. Solo, in couple or with friends, this is the best way to discover Downtown Dubai. It’s hard to run this five-kilometer loop without stops for taking pictures.
Entrance : free
Entrance : 24/7
Distance : About 5km
Running tracks along the sea
7. The Palm Jumeirah
The Dh150 million Boardwalk at The Palm Jumeirah has officially opened.
So, If you like fancy run in Dubai with a view you can try this one.
Stretching 11 kilometres – the length of the manmade island’s crescent – from the One&Only The Palm hotel on the western edge to the Rixos hotel on the eastern side, passing by The Atlantis, the walkway provides stunning views of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai and the marina.
No much pedestrians, quiet runs.
Entrance : free
Hours : open 24/7
Distance: The shoreline route is about 4km and the Cresent route is about 11km.
8. Dubai Marina
Another great spot with a pretty exceptional view. Overlooking the beautiful bay and healthy restaurants of the Marina, this eight-kilometer track is a challenging, but enjoyable one Unfortunately the area can get a bit busy with pedestrians in the evening and night so prefer morning runs
Entrance : free
Entrance : 24/7
Distance : About 8km
9. District One running track
Opened in 2015, this track can accommodate cyclists and runners. In this place dedicated to the sport, you can practice all kinds of runs: endurance, fractional and more. Away from the city, you can totally disconnect
Entrance: free
Hours: open 24/7
Distance: 8,4 km
10. The Beach, JBR
JBR is such a special place in Dubai. It offers a 2-kilometre race track strewn with obstacles: ice cream, restaurant, and snack food… which will try to stop you by their smells. Many pedestrians are present, so it is preferable to use this spot for endurance races or soft runs. In addition, you can refresh in the sea at the end or if you are still motivated, use the bodybuilding machines available on the beach edge
Entrance: free
Hours: open 24/7
Distance: 2km
11. Jumeriah Corniche
Last but not least, the Jumeirah Corniche remains the best spot with an exceptional track of 14 kilometers along the emblematic buildings of Dubai. Starting from the Dubai Marine Beach Resort and continuing up to the Burj Al Arab. It is always a chance to run along the sea, to breathe fresh and clean air, and especially to jump in it at the end of the race to cool off… Resting areas and spaces to practice yoga, swim, and participate in water-sport activities help create a fun and fit ambiance. It’s the greatest running locations in Dubai.
Entrance : free
Hours : open 24/7
Distance: 14km
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