DUBAI, UAE – The Garmin Fitness Fest UAE Winter Chapter 2025 concluded triumphantly on November 15-16 at Al-Nasr Club, Dubai, setting unprecedented participation records with over 10,000 attendees. This landmark multisport festival, seamlessly integrated with the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30×30 initiative, has solidified its position as the nation’s premier fitness celebration.
The two-day extravaganza featured seven competitive disciplines including cricket, football, badminton, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, and swimming. Beyond competitive events, the festival offered inclusive running activities, diverse fitness challenges, and a massively attended walkathon that emerged as one of the weekend’s most popular attractions.
Participants across all fitness levels and age groups converged in a dynamic environment that promoted accessible physical activity. The festival atmosphere was electrified by entertainment offerings and prizes exceeding Dh500,000 in value, creating continuous excitement across all venues.
Competitive events displayed exceptional athletic prowess and sportsmanship, highlighting the UAE’s growing talent pool across multiple disciplines. The signature walkathon attracted particularly strong participation, with many attendees utilizing Garmin’s specially developed event watch face to track performance metrics and enhance their experience.
The closing ceremony culminated the weekend with spectacular festivities, bringing together athletes, families, and sponsors. The celebration featured live entertainment, an awards ceremony, and special appearances by Garmin’s international team alongside AMIT Retail representatives.
Major sponsors including Kinza, Insurance Market, Prime Healthcare, Masafi, JIMMY, AMIT Care, fnp.ae, Fitness First, Beat Diabetes by Landmark Group, Shokz, and Vibe FM demonstrated strong corporate support for wellness initiatives.
Manvinder Singh Chadha, General Manager of AMIT Retail LLC, expressed profound satisfaction with the event’s impact: ‘This Winter Chapter represents our most successful and engaging edition yet, reflecting our commitment to fostering a health-conscious community in the UAE.’
Tim Spurling, General Manager for Emerging Markets at Garmin, noted the event’s significance: ‘The extraordinary energy witnessed throughout the festival underscores the UAE’s embrace of innovation and active living, reinforcing Garmin’s mission to empower individuals across the region.’
With momentum building from this record-breaking event, Garmin anticipates expanding future offerings with enhanced sports programming, innovative challenges, and broader community engagement opportunities under its #BeatYesterday initiative.