Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 November 2024: MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the region’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park, is celebrating the eighth edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) with a series of fun and dynamic activities aimed at promoting health, wellness, and inclusivity for all. From heart-pounding thrills with the park’s 29 thrilling rides, to children dancing with the Smurfs or corporate teams competing in the team-building battle of the century, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is transforming fitness into a lively and inclusive adventure.
Children across schools in the UAE can now Move with MOTIONGATE™, an inclusive program that invites students of all abilities to learn basic fitness and stretching exercises with iconic characters from The Smurfs. The program aims to make fitness an adventure for every child, featuring videos of the beloved characters encouraging children to embrace a healthy and active lifestyle, regardless of their skill level.
Children can follow the moves of Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Vanity Smurf, and Brainy Smurf, engaging in energetic sessions filled with stretches, jumps, and dance routines. Activities like jumping jacks, push-ups, and squats are woven into the fun, motivating kids to embrace a healthy lifestyle. The Move with MOTIONGATE™ video-based workout is live, ready to inspire students across the UAE.
Meanwhile, corporate teams have their own challenge to conquer with the Battle of the HR on 14th November. Twenty-five companies will compete in a thrilling two-hour race across the park, taking on challenges, solving riddles, and uncovering hidden clues throughout indoor and outdoor zones. Prizes await the top three teams, with the champions earning a FREE team-building package at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, ensuring a memorable return experience.
Corporate teams can register their interest via the registration link. The top three teams will also take home trophies, park tickets, and bragging rights as Battle of the HR champions.
For more information, please visit the official MOTIONGATE™ Dubai website at https://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/en/motiongate-dubai/battle-hr or call 800-AMAZING (2629464).
About MOTIONGATE™ Dubai
MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is the flagship theme park at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts and the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East. It also features the greatest number of roller coasters present in a single theme park in the Middle East. In a world first, three legendary Hollywood film studios – DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures, and Lionsgate – as well as cartoon franchise The Smurfs, have come together at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai. The unique park features 29 thrilling rides and attractions and exciting entertainment experiences, including character meet-and-greets, dance performances, photo opportunities and more. MOTIONGATE™ Dubai has five distinct zones:
- The DreamWorks Zone is entirely indoors, featuring various rides and attractions such as the Madagascar Mad Pursuit, the fastest themed rollercoaster, as well as Dragon Gliders, a suspended roller coaster inspired by the How to Train your Dragon movie franchise. The zone also includes Kung Fu Panda Unstoppable Awesomeness, a 4D motion simulator and King Julien’s Sideshow Café, a Madagascar themed café.
- The Lionsgate Zone features immersive roller coasters including The Hunger Games-inspired Capitol Bullet Train roller coaster as well as the Now You See Me: High Roller and John Wick: Open Contract inspired from the movie franchise.
- The Smurfs Village Zone includes rides, attractions and play area for young children and families, such as the Smurf Village Express and Smurfberry Factory, all inspired by the popular cartoon franchise. The zone is home to Very Smurfy Café, a café inspired by the Smurfs franchise.
- The Columbia Pictures Zone features seven film-themed rides and attractions including Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs – River Expedition, Zombieland Blast-off, The Green Hornet: High Speed Chase, and Underworld 4D.
- The Studio Central at the park’s entry boulevard replicates ‘real’ working movie sets including a Supporting Roles bakery with a variety of treats, as well as the Studio Store for all movie-themed memorabilia.