World Record and 40,000 Participants: “Dubai MulaThon” Breaks Records

ALDAR/ Zakaria Al-Jabri

The “Dubai MulaThon,” held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, concluded with a Guinness World Record for the largest indoor mall run. The event took place at Dubai Hills Mall, featuring the participation of 1,392 runners of various ages and nationalities.

The month-long initiative attracted massive public engagement, with over 40,000 participants collectively recording more than 120 million steps. This achievement reinforced the event’s status as one of Dubai’s most prominent sports and community initiatives.

The activities spanned nine of the emirate’s most popular shopping centers, including Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Marina Mall, and Festival Plaza. By combining physical activity with entertainment and social interaction, the “Dubai MulaThon” created a unique platform to celebrate fitness and health in a fun, communal way.