BATTLE DUBAI
BATTLE CANCER DUBAI DOES IT DIFFERENT. READY TO STEP UP?
Train hard, graft together, and take on a full-scale day of hybrid fitness with purpose.
Battle Cancer returns to Dubai with the all new Battle Cancer Challenge, bringing teams of four to the floor for a fast-moving, high-output test of endurance, strength, and teamwork at the Sevens Stadium.
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This is a city that knows how to work. Expect big energy, no shortcuts, and a competition floor packed with teams who show up ready to dig in and get after it. Every rep counts. Every teammate matters.
Places move fast in Dubai. If it’s on your calendar, now’s the time to lock it in.
Saturday 12 December
2:00PM - 9:00PM
The sevens stadium
2:00PM - 9:00PM
Venue Information - By Metro: The nearest metro station is Sobha Realty Metro Station, which is located 10 minutes from the center by a walk. - By Car: Enter the destination as ‘Skydive Dubai’ on your GPS and follow directions to reach the center. The nearest parking is Princess Tower Parking Entrance. - No changing rooms or shower facilities on site - Food and drink options to be announced
For 2026, DUBAI features our signature event format:
WHAT YOU'LL TAKE ON
The Battle Cancer Challenge
Our all-new 90-minute fitness challenge combining endurance, teamwork, and pure grit.
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3 Zones. 9 Stations. Maximum Effort.
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5 mins max reps → 4 mins rest → move to the next station
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Teams of 4 (male, female, mixed)
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Two divisions: Challenge (standard) or Compete (advanced)
Want to see exactly how the Challenge works?
FUNDRAISING
Every Rep Makes an Impact
Fundraising isn’t required to enter, but it’s at the heart of what makes this event special - and the community in Dubai always shows up.
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We suggest that every athlete aims to fundraise a minimum of AED 250.
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All fundraising must be done via YallaGive. This ensures that the charity you choose to support is fully approved and holds the correct permits in line with UAE fundraising regulations.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
Athlete t-shirt
With tickets before 12 November
Unlimited Spectator Entry
Free for friends and family
Finishers Patch
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Access to Free Event Photos
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Battle Prep Training Plan
Individual, team and class programming
Fitness Experience
DJ, MC, warm-up zone, recovery area & sponsor experiences
WHY DUBAI?
Dubai's fitness scene is world-class - a city that takes athletic performance seriously and hosts events at a scale and quality that few places can match. The Battle Cancer community in Dubai has grown significantly since we first brought the event here, with athletes drawn from across the UAE and the wider expat community.
For 2026, we've done something different: Battle Dubai runs afternoon and evening heats, keeping athletes out of the midday heat and turning the competition floor at The Sevens Stadium into a high-energy night session against one of the most spectacular backdrops in the world of the Dubai surrounding area and the home of rugby and events in the country.
All fundraising for Dubai must be done via YallaGive, in line with UAE fundraising regulations. Please check your Fundraising Toolkit for specific details on how to set up your campaign.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY
1 / Event Schedule & Arrival
Your team will be assigned a heat time - typically a 90-minute window from warm-up to completion. You'll also be given a time before your heat to register, collect your t-shirts, and warm up.
2 / WORKOUT FORMAT
The competition floor is set across three zones. You'll work 5 minutes at each station - max reps - followed by 4 minutes of rest before the floor crew moves all teams simultaneously to the next station. The format is fast, loud, and relentlessly paced. There's a DJ and MC throughout, and the atmosphere during peak heats is unlike anything in UK fitness.
3 / EVENT VILLAGE & SPECTATORS
Outside your heat, spectators can watch from the sidelines for free. There's a warm-up zone, recovery area, and sponsor activations on site. Food and drink details are announced closer to the event.
HOW TO PREPARE
Training for Battle Cancer Dubai means preparing for all three challenge zones: Endurance, Burn and Power. Your team will complete nine stations featuring the movements used on the Dubai competition floor, including the Bike Erg, Row Erg, Ski Erg, Box Jump Overs, Hand-Release Push-Ups, Sit-Ups, Sandbag Squats, Dumbbell Devil's Press and Deadlifts. Build confidence in each movement and practise working efficiently as a team before event day.
A solid 8-week Battle Cancer training plan should include 2–3 strength sessions each week, 2 conditioning sessions using machines such as the rower, bike or ski erg, and at least one workout that combines strength and cardio under fatigue. Replicating the pace and transitions of the Battle Cancer Challenge will leave you well prepared for competition day.
Train with your team whenever possible. Practising transitions, communication and pacing together is one of the biggest advantages you can have when taking on Battle Cancer Dubai, helping your team move smoothly through every station and maximise your score.
