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Cool down this Summer with a Swim!

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Tired of working out in the gym this summer or jogging outdoors in sticky and muggy weather. Ladies and Gentlemen, look no further and transfer yourself to a underwater world. A wet world that would cool you down while giving your body a great workout it deserves. If swimming is not enough, you can even enjoy table tennis with your family and friends or even play a game of badminton. You will find all these activities in none other than Hamdan Sports Complex located off Emirates Road 611 (formally known as Dubai bypass road).

IMG_2357Hamdan Sports Complex is a state of the art building built in 2010. Furthermore, Hamdan Sports Complex has held several world class events including swimming, basketball and volleyball just to name a few. Throughout the year, the facility hosts a number of events attracting athletes from all over the world.

IMG_2359The Hamdan Sports Complex has seating capacity of several thousand and is truly a well designed building both inside and out. Especially when fully lighted up with blue led lights, the Hamdan Sports Complex at night looks like glowing gem in darkness of desert and can be spotted from miles away.

IMG_2366There is one main pool and another diving pool located in the main arena. The main arena is really impressive as well as massive accomodating almost 15,000 screaming fans. In 2010, Hamdan Sports Complex held FINA  world swimming championships in which 153 countries participated. Whenever there is basketball or tennis event, it is amazing how quickly the main swimming area gets transformed into tennis or basketball court.

IMG_2371It is energizing as well as refreshing to swim at Hamdan Sports Complex. The main breathtaking swimming pool is 50 meters long. The swimming pool is normally busy through out the year but summer time and winter breaks are probably less busier and the best time to swim since the kids are out of school. Normally, a lot of school swim teams come and practice at this great facility. And what better way to cool off than to exercise while beating the 50 degree Celsius weather.

IMG_2373Right next to the main pool is the diving pool mostly used for diving competition and practice as well as to play water polo. This pool is off limits to general public and special permission must be taken to use this wonderful facility. During the week days a lot of teams can be seen practicing and playing water polo.

IMG_2379 Overall, the Hamdan Sports Complex is a marvelous place to get a great workout your body deserves while beating the summer heat. There are plenty of lifeguards all around the swimming pool observing with a watchful eye hence folks are in safe hands. Indeed as the saying goes,”You are only one swim away from good mood!”.

Dubai Beaches Are Full Of Pleasant Surprises!

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One, two, three, four, five, the count went on till 15 and one set of crunches was complete. The young man got up and now it was his friends turn to do the crunches.  There were no professional exercise machines lined up here nor there was any music playing to keep them entertained or videos of champion body builders playing on the wall.

IMG_1763This was Al-Mamzar beach where Dubai municipality had done a marvelous job to put these outdoors workout equipment for the public to get in shape and yes get those “six pack abs” just in time for summer.

IMG_1767The cool part about these exercise equipment is that there are even instructions both in English and Arabic that shows different exercise positions and postures for all the novices to learn and do.

IMG_1760But wait a minute, there is more to it to these calm and pristine beaches than just workout benches. There are separate jogging and bicycle tracks that run along the beaches for several kilometers and as far as the eye can see. So now everyone has run out of excuses of being a “couch potato” and being glued to their favorite TV show or updating their status on FaceBook. It is time get off that couch and hit the great Outdoors!

IMG_1786Swimming is the best exercise to get in shape and get an awesome workout for entire body therefore all the Dubai beaches and especially Al-Mamzar beach is exactly where you can do that. The calm waters of these beaches make it great place to enjoy swimming and beat the summer heat at the same time.

IMG_1775After one is done with swimming, there are shower facilities conveniently located as well as clean restrooms with full time cleaning staff. Wow, Dubai has taken hygiene and cleanliness to a whole new level!

IMG_1752While riding my bike, I stumbled upon a sign that read, “Beach Access for Disabled”. This is  very cool as to how Dubai Municipality had taken measures  to ensure that everyone has access to it’s beautiful beaches. Hats off to the authorities of getting this done.

IMG_1772 So if your tired of sitting as well as hanging around your apartment or even visiting the shopping malls for the matter, you would love coming to Dubai beaches and especially Al-Mamzar Beach, Dubai. The access to these beaches is absolutely free and the amenities provided there are without a doubt world class. The time spent at these beaches would be fun, adventurous and exciting for the entire family.

IMG_1793Oh yeah did we mention, don’t forget to take ride in the boat while you are there!