We know that summer is coming around again soon and there seems to be that mad scramble with everyone trying to get back into their “Summer Body.” We also have this exact same problem so we have compiled some of the best running paths and jogging tracks in Dubai that will help you stay motivated to keep doing it! Why use the treadmill if you can just get out there and enjoy the beautiful views that Dubai can offer! Unless you are a bit of a crazy make sure you run when it is a bit cooler and stay hydrated.
Jumeirah Beach
The iconic run! As a visitor or resident, this is a must running track to start with when you are in Dubai! Along the beautiful coast line with the Burj Al Arab as a backdrop. It starts from the Dubai Marine Resort in Jumeirah 1, going all the way through Kite Beach to ends near the Burj Al Arab.
Running Surface: Tartan Soft Floor
Distance: ~14km
Parking Spot: Free parkings on Friday along anywhere by the beach or bring your coins!
The Beach on JBR
Great run along the seaside, with the The Beach Walk & Dubai Eye construction site as a backdrop, beware of baby carriages and large crowds. Perfect place for early runs when there is nobody around!
Running Surface: Tartan Soft Floor
Distance: ~2km
Parking Spot: Very rare free parking spots, unless you arrive very early. Paid parking along the residences around 10AED/hour (3 ish $US)
Al Ittihad Park on The Palm
Track is between the Golden Mile and the Shoreline with trees, flowers and residences as your backdrop. The track loops around the park, so you’ll finish back where you started. Not very crowded with stationary work-out stations. If you have kids, there is a playing ground along the track. Just don’t leave them unattended 😉
Running Surface: Tartan Soft Floor
Distance: ~3km
Parking Spot: Take first right when you come onto The Palm’s trunk, you’ll find parking there.
Dubai Marina
Clearer in the mornings, run along the Marina water passing by restaurants and wanderers. Running in the Marina, sky is the limit in distance, take paths you want to do depending on distance. You could park at the SkyDive Dubai airstrip and run from there to mix it up with a workout at the outdoor free gym.
Running Surface: Concrete
Distance: Unlimited if you want to cross bridges and all. ~10km for the Dubai Marina promenade
Parking Spot: Park for free in the Dubai Marina Mall or SkyDive Dubai Training area
JLT
Clusters O, P and Q close to the park are free open gym equipments in addition to a kids park & basketball court, AED 100(~30$US)/hour. There are three separate lakes, and all of them are shorter than the Dubai Marina 10km promenade. You can either lap around all the lakes or go freestyle.
Running Surface: Concrete
Distance: Unlimited depending how far you want to run and loop from
Parking Spot: Free 3 hour limit parking at many clusters – Free along few JLT spots close to the park.
The Greens
Unless you are living or staying around, The Greens has a short running track for a good run around the lakes. Not the sexiest running place among our other suggestions!
Running Surface: Concrete
Distance: ~4km
Parking Spot: Available along the streets, free on Fridays, bring coins!
The Crescent of the Palm
With many food trucks along the new Palm Promenade, you will be pushing yourself for a good run to then get rewarded with some good food or juices!
Running Surface: Boardwalk
Distance: ~11km route around the Crescent
Parking Spot: Tricky, you will have to park at one of the hotels along the crescent or take a cab. There are limited free spots out on the crescent.
Dubai Autodrome, Motor City
The Dubai Autodrome is open for free for runners & cyclist every Wednesday nights from 6-9pm. There are more cyclist than runners, but why not if you fancy something different for a run?! Not flat either so get ready to shred some calories.
Running Surface: Concrete
Distance: ~2.46km on the floodlit Club Circuit
Parking Spot: Plenty of parking, it’s the Autodrome’s parking.
Dubai Canal
The views of the Canal are beautiful for a run and will only be getting better with the developments underway!
Running Surface: Concrete
Distance: ~6.5km of waterfront
Parking Spot: There is paid parking close to the W Hotel, but if you plan to go eat at any of the hotels after it will be worth your while to valet park!
Safa Park
Run around the park, small track but not bad if you feel like a short one! Get a nice view of the Burj Khalifa from the park as well. So many other active things to do in Safa Park such as ball sports and cycling.
Running Surface: Tartan Soft Floor
Distance: ~3.5km
Parking Spot: Free parking all around the park
Meydan
The AED 81 million, 8.4 km cycle track near Meydan, free to use and open to the public! Just beside is a path for runners. If you feel like running at night, it is lit by solar powered lights.
Running Surface: Tartan Soft Floor
Distance: ~8.5km
Parking Spot: Plenty of parking on the side of the road, or you can park at racecourse.
Zabeel Park
This track of Zabeel Park is available 24/7 at no charge, with also outdoor gym equipment around. Zabeel Park is one of the largest and most popular parks in the city as well if you plan for a picnic!
Running Surface: Tartan Soft Floor
Distance: ~2km
Parking Spot: Parking after the Trade Center roundabout
Burj Park
Run with the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountains as a view! Burj Park has the nicest backdrop track on this list. There are plenty of people around, but lots of space so it is rarely an issue
Running Surface: Concrete
Distance: ~5km loop around Downtown Dubai
Parking Spot: Mall Parking and surrounding underground spots.
Al Qudra Road
If you are feeling adventurous and/or need a real challenge, the Al Qudra road is a 85km path outside of Dubai. Relaxing views of the desert guaranteed! Once you leave this spot, no water spots or toilets. You are in the desert, so take enough water.
Running Surface: Concrete
Distance: ~ however far you want to run before you turn around!
Parking Spot: Park close to the toilet facilities at the beginning of the Dubai Cycle Path that leads down to Al Qudra road
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