Dubai Police supercars lead the way at the start of the Dubai Run. Photo: Dubai Media Office
One of the UAE's biggest thoroughfares was closed to traffic last year as tens of thousands of runners took part in the Dubai Run 2021. All photos: Ruel Pableo / The National unless otherwise specified
The annual event was the culmination of the month-long Dubai Fitness Challenge, where UAE citizens, residents and visitors are invited to take part in 30 minutes of exercise, every day for 30 days
Participants enjoy the carnival atmosphere on Sheikh Zayed Road
The Dubai Run started next to the Museum of the Future at 6am
Jumping and jogging, the early morning run saw people in high spirits
The race ended near the Dubai World Trade Centre
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, at the start of the Dubai Run
Sheikh Hamdan soaks up the atmosphere
Families and children made up much of the crowd for the fun run, which has two routes along Sheikh Zayed Road, one of 5km and one of 10km. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Runners gather outside the Museum of the Future, at the start of the run. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Participants take selfies in front of the Museum of the Future
The Dubai Run started before sunrise
Thousands of people took part in the run. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Dubai Police supercars lead the way at the start of the Dubai Run. Photo: Dubai Media Office
One of the UAE's biggest thoroughfares was closed to traffic last year as tens of thousands of runners took part in the Dubai Run 2021. All photos: Ruel Pableo / The National unless otherwise specified
The annual event was the culmination of the month-long Dubai Fitness Challenge, where UAE citizens, residents and visitors are invited to take part in 30 minutes of exercise, every day for 30 days
Participants enjoy the carnival atmosphere on Sheikh Zayed Road
The Dubai Run started next to the Museum of the Future at 6am
Jumping and jogging, the early morning run saw people in high spirits
The race ended near the Dubai World Trade Centre
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, at the start of the Dubai Run
Sheikh Hamdan soaks up the atmosphere
Families and children made up much of the crowd for the fun run, which has two routes along Sheikh Zayed Road, one of 5km and one of 10km. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Runners gather outside the Museum of the Future, at the start of the run. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Participants take selfies in front of the Museum of the Future
The Dubai Run started before sunrise
Thousands of people took part in the run. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Dubai Police supercars lead the way at the start of the Dubai Run. Photo: Dubai Media Office
