Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 August 2026:Dubai Airports is inviting guests to swap waiting at the gate for walking through the world’s busiest international airport, as DXB joins Dubai’s citywide wellbeing initiative, Dubai Mallathon. On Friday, 14 August DXB will host a community walk, giving guestsan unforgettableshared experience of movement, connection and wellbeing.
The walk will take place in two sessions, from 07:30to 09:30 AM and 09:30 to 11:30 AM, at Terminal 3, Concourse B, allowing participants to join at a time that best fits their journey. Each session will bring together Dubai Airports employees, oneDXB community partners, and gueststransferring through DXBfor an inspiring morning, with an option to join either a 1.5km or 750m course.
Launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, Dubai Mallathon is a citywide fitness initiative to help residents and visitors stay active during the hotter months of summer. At DXB, that spirit takes flight between boarding calls asguests will have the chance to recharge, move and connect, a small but powerful reminder that community and care can find their way into even the most fast-paced corners of daily life.
Guests of all abilities and ages transiting through or waiting at DXB are invited to join the walk at Terminal 3, Concourse B, on Friday. Participation is free, and no registration is required, just head to the Family Zone area by Gate B28 and start your walk at the world’s busiest international airport!
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About Dubai Airports
- Dubai Airports operates both of Dubai’s airports, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC).
- As an integrator, Dubai Airports works to balance the interests of all stakeholders to maintain aviation growth, protect operational resilience and ensure that service providers collaborate to provide a safe and secure service, and improve customer experience whilst maintaining a sustainable business.
- In 2025, DXB welcomed a record 95.2 million guests, marking the busiest year in its history and the highest annual international traffic ever recorded by any airport.
- DWC embodies Dubai’s vision for the future of aviation. With expansion plans announced in May 2024, involving a record investment of US$35b, DWC aims to reshape the aviation landscape.
- Over the next decade, DWC will accommodate 150m passengers annually, eventually expanding to 260m passengers and 12m tonnes of cargo.
- With five runways, futuristic design and seamless intermodal connectivity, DWC aims to revolutionise global air travel, setting new standards for efficiency and guest experience for the next 50 years.
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