Burpees, sleds, and running in -4°C
If you’ve ever thought your workout was getting a bit too predictable, Dubai has found a way to fix that, by literally putting it on ice.
On 28 June, Ski Dubai is hosting something you definitely don’t see every day: HYROX in the Snow, a first-of-its-kind fitness event created in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council and powered by Athlete Fitness.
And yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like; a high-intensity workout inside a snowy, sub-zero environment where temperatures drop to around -4°C.
Instead of your usual gym session or outdoor run in the heat, participants will be moving through a full HYROX-style challenge, but with a twist: everything happens in the snow.
You will be running through icy terrain, take on ski and row erg stations, and tackle strength-based exercises like lunges, wall balls, farmer’s carries, burpees, and air squats; all while trying not to get distracted by how surreal it feels to be working out in the middle of a ski slope in Dubai.
The event is open to both men and women aged 18 to 60, and it’s designed as a partner challenge.
That means you’re not going solo, you’ll be teaming up, pushing through each station together, and probably motivating each other with a mix of encouragement and mild disbelief at what you’ve signed up for.
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What makes this especially interesting is the setting itself. Ski Dubai already feels unusual in a city known for its desert heat, but turning it into a functional fitness arena takes things to another level
One minute you’re doing burpees, the next you’re catching your breath in freezing air that feels nothing like Dubai outside.
Powered by Athlete Fitness, an official HYROX training partner, the event is designed for both competitive athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts who just want to try something different
It’s less about being the fastest and more about endurance, teamwork, and surviving (stylishly) through every station.
Just don’t expect it to feel like a casual workout. This one is going to be cold, challenging, and probably unforgettable.
Registration starts from AED 150 per person, and spots are now open.
So if your regular gym routine needs a shake-up, this might just be it.
AED150. 28 June, Ski Dubai, Dubai Mall. To register, visit premieronline.com
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