5 healthy things to do this weekend: beach yoga, cycling, mountain trekking, diabetes walk and screening

Walk2016 is held at Yas Marina Circuit. Courtesy Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
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Help raise awareness of diabetes at Walk2016 at Yas Marina Circuit. The annual event, which started in 2007 and is organised by the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, encourages people of all ages and fitness levels to get active in a fun and social environment. As well as the walk, there will be family sport activities, food and beverage stalls, a DJ and more. Friday, Dh10 for adults, free for under-16s, gates open 2pm, walk starts at 5pm, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, www.icldc.ae/event/walk-2016.

Try yoga and a hike on the beach with Gulf 4 Good. Start your weekend with an early-morning yoga session – bring your mat – then add in a 13km hike along Jumeirah Beach and enjoy the fresh air and good company. If you can't or don't want to do the whole hike, head to the road to find a taxi at any time. Friday, from 7am for yoga; 8am to 11am for hike, free, meet at the running track near the Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, book your spot at 04 368 0222, admin2@gulf4good.org.

Register for The Great Dubai Pulse Ride – Off-Road, in which cyclists of all ages and abilities ride on safe, traffic-free 5km, 10km or 20km routes in an event showcasing the benefits of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. There will be prizes for those competing in the 20km ride, plus activities in the Sports Village, including bouncy castles, arts and crafts and a local market zone. Friday, from 7am, Sports Village, Dubai Sports City, Dubai, www.thecyclehub.com.

Join Explorer Tours for a full day of hiking in Ras Al Khaimah and follow the ancient routes of the Bedouins. See an ancient settlement where the Bedouins transported crops and water from the top of the mountain to neighbouring settlements. The trek is suitable for beginner and intermediate trekkers and will last four to five hours, along a scenic 8km circuit led by experienced guides. Saturday, Dh300, 7.30am leaves Oasis Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai in a coach; trek takes place in Ras Al Khaimah, www.facebook.com/ExplorerToursUAE, info@explorertours.ae.

Book a free diabetes screening at Medeor 24x7 Hospital Abu Dhabi. The screenings for families, including pregnant women and children, will be held throughout the month in recognition of World Diabetes Day on November 14. Appointments can be booked by calling 800 900 600 or emailing info@medeor24x7.com.