Travel & Fitness: Move this Ramadan with Four Season Hotels

There are regular travellers and travellers that need their fitness whilst of the road. As avid active travellers, fitting in a workout during our luxury stay is a must, mostly when you stay at properties with great facilities and activities conducted by their fitness teams. If you are a Muslim and do Ramadan or happen to simply be on vacation in any of their participating Middle East and Africa properties, you will be able to enjoy free fitness activities, part of their “Move this Ramadan” campaign.

Move this Ramadan

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts launched this Ramadan wellbeing campaign in 2017 with the goal of bringing people together to walk, jog and stretch their way to a healthy Ramadan. Workouts offered are light and enjoyable, which is perfect for those who are fasting. Each property hosts weekly wellness activities led by their resident Four Seasons fitness expert. There will be jogging, yoga, stretching, strolls, and more, all curated based on the local climates and activity levels that are appropriate when fasting.

#MoveThisRamadan

For this campaign, 16 Four Seasons are participating across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. From sunset jogging sessions around the stylish promenade at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island to outdoor yoga classes with incredible views of the Caspian Sea at Four Seasons Hotel Baku, the choice of activities has been carefully planned to make use of the stunning surroundings found in each destination. Each #MoveThisRamadan session will be led by a resident Four Seasons fitness expert and takes into consideration local climates and appropriate activity levels. Note that anyone can join and you do not need to be a guest to be part of these free classes. Just make sure to book in advance!

Move This Ramadan 2019 Schedule

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach (UAE)

• Activity 1: The Resort invites local residents and guests to take part in complimentary restorative stretching classes, which will be led by Four Seasons fitness instructors.
  When: 5:15pm to 6:00pm every Monday (6, 13, 20, 27 May, 3 June)

• Activity 2: Guests can also take part in complimentary yoga classes with Manoj, the Hotel’s resident Yoga Instructor and Therapist.
  When: 6:15pm to 7:00pm every Tuesday (7, 14, 21, 28 May, 4 June)
  Booking: Contact the Spa on +974 4 270 7777

Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island (UAE)

• Activity: Guests are invited to join a sunset jogging session with Asuman Kibirige along the Al Maryah Promenade, a 5km scenic jogging trail that curves around Al Maryah Island. As a gesture from the Spa Team during the month of giving, each participant will receive a 30-minute spa massage voucher.
  When: 5:00pm to 6:00pm every Wednesday (8, 15, 22, 29 May)
  Booking: Contact the Spa on +971 2333 2500

Four Seasons Hotel Amman (Jordan)

• Activity 1: Resident Yoga Instructor Mariam Salous will lead a weekly slow yoga class for guests in the beautiful surroundings of the Hotel’s Spa.
  When: 5:30pm to 6:30pm every Saturday (11, 18, 25 May, 1 June)
  Booking: Contact the Spa on +962 6 550 5555

Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya 

• Activity 1: Guests are invited to take part in a 30-minute Sunset Stretch session with the Hotel’s resident Fitness Instructor Hunor Buzas.
  When: 5:00pm every Saturday (11, 18, 25 May, 1 June)
  Booking: Contact the Spa on +965 2200 6000
• You can read more about our stay at the FS Kuwait property.

Four Seasons Hotel Doha (Qatar)

• Activity 1: The Hotel has arranged a Ramadan fitness schedule for guests throughout the month, and will offer complimentary ‘Power Walk on the Beach’ classes for the public every Sunday led by Personal Trainer and Wellness Centre Supervisor George Mansy.
  When: 5:00pm every Sunday (5, 12, 19, 26 May, 2 June)
  Booking: Contact the Spa on +216 31 260 000

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

• Activity 1: Iftar guests, in-house guests and Spa members can take part in complimentary 30-minute aerobics sessions designed to boost the level of oxygen in their bodies and maintain muscle mass. Suitable for both men and women, the classes will be led by Four Seasons resident fitness experts Xander and Pooja in the Hotel’s workout studio.
  When: 5:30pm to 6:00pm every day throughout Ramadan

• Activity 2: Iftar guests, in-house guests and Spa members are invited to walk, jog and connect with each other by the Hotel’s white-sand beach while enjoying breathtaking views of the Manama skyline. Led by fitness instructors Sanjay, Xander and Bhim, this gentle activity will increase blood flow, allowing guests to stay energized and maintain fitness levels during Ramadan.
  When: 5:30pm to 6:00pm every day throughout Ramadan
  Booking: Book via the hotel on +973 1711 500

Four Seasons Hotel Baku (Azerbajan)

• Activity 1: The Hotel will offer guests an outdoor yoga experience at Baku Boulevard, complete with beautiful greenery and incredible views of the Caspian Sea, or indoors at the Jaleh SPA relaxation room on the 9th floor of the Hotel, depending on the weather. The 30 to 45-minute classes will offer a simple workout designed to cultivate participants’ vital energy.
  When: 7:00pm every Tuesday and Thursday throughout Ramadan (7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 May, 4 June)
  Booking: Contact the Spa on +994 12 404 24 24

• You can read more about our stay at the FS Baku property.

Four Seasons Hotel Beirut (Lebanon)

• Activity 1: The Hotel invites guests to participate in a 30-minute daily walking tour of Downtown Beirut, taking in Beirut Souks, Martyr’s Square, the Roman Baths and Nejmeh Square before returning to the Hotel.
  When: 7:00am on Friday 10 and 24 May

• Activity 2: Guests can take part in a 20-minute jog along the Beirut Corniche, passing Zaytounah Bay and Manara (Beirut Light House) as part of their journey.
  When: 7:00am on Friday 17 and 31 May
  Booking: Contact the Spa on +961 176 1900

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca (Morocco)

• Activity: Guests are invited to unwind with a 45-minute yoga / Pilates / meditation class led by the Hotel’s resident fitness experts.
  When: 5:30pm to 6:15pm every Wednesday (8, 15, 22, 29 May)
  Booking: Contact the Spa on +212 529 073 700

Four Seasons Resort Marrakech (Morocco)

• Activity 1: 30-minute jogging session led by the Hotel’s fitness experts Yassine and Karim.
  When: 5:30pm to 6:00pm every Sunday during Ramadan

• Activity 2: 30-minute stretching and Pilates class led by the Hotel’s fitness experts Yassine and Karim.
  When: 6:00pm to 6:30pm every Sunday during Ramadan
  Booking: Contact the Spa on +212 524 359 200

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus (Turkey)

• Activity 1: Guests can join a 30-minute sunset yoga session near the outdoor pool by the Bosphorus with the Hotel’s yoga instructor Canan Taş. A complimentary shuttle bus will also be available for guests at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet who wish to join the activities.
  When: 4:00pm to 5:00pm every Tuesday (7, 14, 21, 28 May, 4 June)
  Booking: Contact the Hotel on + 90 212 381 40 00

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta (Indonesia)

• Activity 1: Power Balancing Activity – this light exercise activity combines stretching, strength training, flexibility and body balancing. Classes will be held at the Pool located on level 5 and led by Gym Supervisor Ahmad Ramdani.
  When: 4:30pm every Saturday (11, 18, 25 May, 1 June)
  Booking: Contact the Spa on +62 21 2277 1888

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

• Activity 1: Guests can join a one-hour walk around KLCC Park. The walk will begin at the Hotel’s gym and is guided by Four Seasons fitness trainers. After the activity, guests can freshen up and join ‘Sajian Nusantara’ at Curate for a Malaysian food feast with healthy options.
  When: 5:30pm to 6:00pm every day throughout Ramadan
  Booking: Contact the Spa on +603 2382 8888

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi (Malaysia)

• Activity 1: Guests can join a 30-minute walk from the gym to the beach guided by the Hotel’s dedicated naturalist. Afterwards, participants are invited to freshen up and enjoy a healthy culinary journey with food from the different regions in Malaysia by Ikan Ikan.
  When: 5:30pm to 6:00pm every day throughout Ramadan
  Booking: Contact the Spa on +60 4950 8888

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre (Saudi Arabia)

• Activity 1: Guests can unwind with a pre-Iftar yoga session provided by the Hotel’s Fitness Instructor Muzafar Muneer.
  When: 5:30pm to 6:30pm every Sunday (5, 12, 19, 26 May, 2 June) and Thursday (9, 16, 23, 30 May)
  Booking: Contact the Spa on +966 11 211 5738

Four Seasons Hotel Tunis (Tunisia) 

• Activity 1: The Spa team will host a 45-minute stretching session every Saturday and Sunday in the Hotel’s Fitness Centre with Coaches Marwa Najjar and Nader Mouelhi. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary 30-minute extension for every 60-minute massage reservation throughout Ramadan.
  When: 8:00am every Saturday (11, 18, 25 May, 1 June) and Sunday (5, 12, 19, 26 May, 2 June)
  Booking: Contact the Spa on +216 3126 0000

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