Dubai Mallathon: more than 160 thousand participants over three summer months

The city summed up the results of the season of walking and running in shopping centers: participants together walked over 290 million steps.

Dubai has completed its second season of Dubai Mallathon, a city initiative that transforms shopping malls and other indoor spaces into places to walk and run. The program ran from June 15 to September 15. According to the results published on September 18, 160,475 people of different ages and nationalities participated, and the total result exceeded 290 million steps.

Venues included Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, Mall of the Emirates and other urban centers. For the first time, Dubai International Airport, DIFC and Ibn Battuta Mall have joined the program. The end of the season was accompanied by sporting and family events; The Dubai Mall held a marathon and a half-marathon inside the shopping complex.

For those considering moving, this news shows another side of city life. Summer leisure here can be built around accessible indoor spaces and organized activities, not just beaches and promenades. At the same time, the season has already ended: the message about the results does not mean that the previous schedule of events is now in effect.

What does this mean for the buyer?

Our editorial take: When choosing a neighborhood for a family, it's helpful to include nearby sports fields and public spaces in your comparison. A convenient route to them helps to understand the everyday comfort of an address better than just the distance to the city center.