Official Venue Partner and a global top 10 international financial centre, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), will host the City Half Marathon where almost 2,000 people will take to the streets for a 2.5km, 5km, 10km or 21km run.

The City Half Marathon will commence in front of The Gate Building and roam around DIFC, giving participants the chance to take in the sights of Downtown Dubai before ending with some complimentary food and beverages, sport massages, grooming for men & women and more, courtesy of the DIFC’s extensive range of cafes, entertainment and lifestyle outlets.

Activities will take place at Gate Avenue in DIFC, such as complimentary yoga, kids’ workshops, mini massages and free goodie bags will also be offered to visitors by DIFC retailers, ensuring that it is a fun-filled morning for all participants and their families.

The spectacular event highlights the DIFC as a top lifestyle destination in Dubai, adding to its strong base for business. The following DIFC retailers will make notable contributions to the success of the City Half Marathon: Healthy Little Secrets, Craving Busters, Kava and Chai, Keventeers, Skin III, London Dairy Bistro, Sartoria Rossi, Pret A Manger, Inspire yoga and Pilates Fitness, The Nail Spa and the Marque, Hummingbird Early Learning Centre, Four Seasons Hotel DIFC, Up and Running Medical Clinic, Nstyle, Soulfull, Barberia Italiana Grooming Lounge and Beegoodi Speciality Gifts and Accessories.