‘It doesn’t even feel like exercise; it feels like a dose of joy with a side of steps.’

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 2 June 2025 – With a startling statistic revealing that 35.9% of adults in Abu Dhabi and a staggering 71% of the Emirati population face obesity, the urgency to act has never been clearer. Alarmingly, only 30% of adults in Abu Dhabi engage in regular exercise with many opting for convenience over health.

In response to growing global health concerns, Global Wellness Day is held annually on the second Saturday of June. Its aim is to promote well-being by encouraging healthier lifestyle choices and raising awareness about wellness worldwide.

Aligned with this mission, The Galleria Al Maryah Island has proudly launched the Get Active programme. This initiative offers free fitness activities centred on health and wellness, such as dance, yoga, running and walking. These activities are designed to create a fun, social and welcoming environment for individuals of all ages and abilities.

Nazneen Jaleel, a regular Get Active participant, shares her transformative experience:

‘This programme has completely changed my life! I feel more alive, more in control of my health and honestly, it’s been my reset button—mentally, physically, emotionally. Incorporating this programme into my lifestyle helped me decrease my weight from 78 kgs to 67 kgs.’

An Exploration of Movement, Connection and Fun

This year, in honour of Global Wellness Day on 14 June, The Galleria's Get Active programme is collaborating with The Entertainer, Durance, lululemon, and New Balance. Together, they are creating a series of inclusive wellness-oriented activities. These activities are designed to inspire and empower everyone.

Join us for:

• Yoga session: 12 June | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
• Zumba session: 12 June | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Wellness walk: 13 June | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
• Community run: 14 June | 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

All activities are complimentary; registration is required as spaces are limited.

Get Moving, Get Rewarded

Participants can look forward to exciting incentives during these activities. Thanks to our partnership with The Entertainer, three lucky app users will be selected for exclusive prizes, while all attendees will receive free trial codes for the Entertainer app.

Additionally, Durance will provide delightful gift hampers for two winners, along with 30% discount vouchers for all participants. Exclusive wellness prizes from lululemon, and New Balance also await lucky participants.

Transforming Lives Through Wellness

Michel Bret expressed how Get Active has impacted his life:

‘I am so happy to have joined! After two years of walking, I feel significantly better physically. But the benefits go beyond just my physical health; the social and mental impacts have been equally rewarding.’

Register now and take the first step towards better health with us from 12-14 June.