Team Building Outdoors In The UAE

On weekends, Alex, Olya and I love exploring the UAE. Usually we either sign up for an organized running event or drive to the mountains or sand dunes and run on our own. Some events are a bit technical, while others are intended for more casual runners.

- David O'Hara

One advantage of running in all these events is that we get to experience parts of the UAE which may otherwise be inaccessible. Now we are comfortable enough with the locale that we are able to bring colleagues from the office out on some adventures, like the Hatta Hills 3km, 10km and Half Marathon held every March.

Hatta Hills

The Hatta Hills Half Marathon is a great family event in in the mountainous area of the Emirate of Dubai, attracting both serious runners and people who run for fun. In addition to the half marathon, there is a 10km road race and a 3km event. The organizers put together a wonderful picnic area at a hotel which provides breakfast and the sponsors have concession stands for a minirunning festival. The beauty of an event like this is that there is something for everybody. We organize a bus and bring a group from the office to enjoy both running and simply getting out in the countryside of Dubai.

Great Course for Enjoying a Run