Dubai Residential has set a target of one billion steps for the 10th Dubai Fitness Challenge, and it wants more than 146,000 residents across its 21 communities to get there together. The Dubai Residential one billion steps challenge runs from 31 October to 29 November, and every step logged in the fitze app counts towards the total.
The initiative is delivered with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Sports Council, in support of DFC’s 30×30 challenge.
Key points
- Dates: 31 October to 29 November 2026
- More than 146,000 residents in 21 Dubai Residential communities
- Steps are tracked in the fitze app
- Community events in Layan, Shorooq, Ghoroob, The Gardens and other selected communities
- More than AED30,000 in Dubai Retail gift cards, plus Careem Plus memberships
How to join the Dubai Residential one billion steps challenge
Residents track their daily steps through fitze, a UAE-born fitness rewards app. Each person’s steps are added to the shared total, so a daily walk to the shops or the metro becomes part of the community goal.
Community fitness events in Layan, Shorooq, Ghoroob and The Gardens
Throughout the challenge, Dubai Residential will host fitness events in selected communities, including Layan, Shorooq, Ghoroob and The Gardens. The line-up includes yoga, Zumba, HIIT, sports challenges and family activities.
Partners are adding their own activities too: interactive blender bikes from Fruitful Day, family activities from Zamania, HIIT sessions led by MetroFitt, boxing sessions by Power Boxing, and yoga sessions supported by Dubai Sports Council. talabat is the exclusive hydration partner at these events, and residents and their families who attend will receive complimentary talabat Pro subscriptions.
Prizes and rewards
| Reward | Who gets it |
|---|---|
| AED5,000 Dubai Retail gift card | First place overall |
| AED3,000 Dubai Retail gift card | Second place overall |
| AED2,000 Dubai Retail gift card | Third place overall |
| AED1,000 Dubai Retail gift card | Top resident in each of the 21 communities |
| 12-month Careem Plus membership | Top 5 participants overall |
| 6-month Careem Plus membership | The next 5 participants |
| Complimentary talabat Pro subscription | Residents and families attending the community events |
| Chance to win from AED1 million in rewards | Participants using the fitze app during DFC |
Altogether, Dubai Retail gift cards worth more than AED30,000 are up for grabs. The fitze rewards include international trips, staycations, dining experiences and shopping vouchers. Careem Plus gives members free delivery on food and groceries and member-only savings in the Careem app.
“Resident wellbeing is central to how we create thriving communities, and our one billion-step target for Dubai Fitness Challenge brings that commitment to life at scale.”
Ahmad Al Suwaidi, Managing Director, Dubai Residential
More on Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026
The step challenge runs alongside the rest of the 30-day programme. For event dates, free classes and how to register, read our full guide to Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026.
Source: Dubai Media Office
For more news from Dubai and across the Emirates, follow the DubaiPress UAE section.