Participants from across Abu Dhabi embark on a 1,000km walking challenge across the deserts of Abu Dhabi to promote holistic health in the Emirate. Through the Pura app, the public is invited to take part in a 30-day walking challenge as part of the emirate-wide event.

Abu Dhabi: The Walk 1000 community health initiative, organized by Active Abu Dhabi and led by Emirates Foundation and PureHealth, officially launched today, aiming to foster a more health-conscious community.

The 1,000-kilometer walking journey for ten participants began on November 2, 2024, with support from the Department of Community Development, Abu Dhabi Police, and the Ministry of Defense, along with sponsorship from Mubadala, Ali & Sons, Al Masaood Energy, Aldar Properties, Bayanat, and EDGE.

The journey, which began in Al Sila, takes the participants through the stunning landscapes of Liwa Desert and Jebel Hafeet, reaching Al Ain and ending in Al Wathba. Ten participants are taking part in this inspiring challenge —Mansour Al Dhaheri, Faisal Alketbi, Khalifa Almazrouei, Ayesha Almemari, Khalfan Alkaabi, Ohoud Al Dhaheri, Jurry Ducay, Becky Gosney, Tarek Ahmed, and Daniel Tesfaye. The journey will be closely followed in a documentary that will air globally in March 2025 to showcase Abu Dhabi to the world.

The participants, representing Abu Dhabi’s vibrant and diverse community, have entered the challenge with a unique vision that embodies their shared aspirations: to promote a culture of holistic health and fitness across the emirate.

Over the next 30 days, they will cover an average of 33 kilometers per day, exploring more than 30 historically, culturally, and environmentally significant sites along their route. Each site pays tribute to the values and heritage that continue to shape the Emirate today, including the Baynounah Houbara Bird Sanctuary, a testament to the Emirate’s environmental conservation efforts, and the Al Sadeem Observatory, symbolizing Abu Dhabi’s commitment to scientific advancement.

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In preparation for WALK 1000, a full calendar of weekly community-focused activations is being held at locations across Abu Dhabi to allow members of the public to take part at their own level and improve their fitness. These include special ladies’ only sessions as well as activities to encourage people of determination to get active. More details can be found on Active Abu Dhabi’s social media channels.

Additionally, the public is invited to join in the walk by taking on a 30-day walking challenge through PureHealth’s Pura app, aiming to achieve 6,000 steps each day.

The initiative aims to inspire the community to stay active and prioritize physical fitness, highlighting that just 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week can have a positive impact on overall health. For more information, visit: www.activeabudhabi.com