24 & 25 February 2012 are the dates when JBR Fitness Weekend takes place.
Vladimir Burdun, Vice-Chairman of IFMA International Development Committee, President of Dubai Martial Arts Academy, and Head of Department of Sport and Physical Culture in Russian Business Council, tells us more about this exciting event and reasons for anyone to be there.

Q: JBR Fitness Weekend is to be carried in Dubai for the very first time. What’s unique about it?

V.B.: The main focus of the event is to have as much fitness and health-related activities as possible at one place for all people in Dubai. These characteristics create the whole concept of this unique two-day public event. My main concern was to have sport activities available and affordable, as well as to educate everyone about benefits of healthy lifestyle, especially in the Gulf region where due to weather conditions people are barely involved into sport outdoors. I’m sure that the same concern was vital for other sport promoters. Now, with the idea of JBR Fitness Weekend, I can confidently say that sport in the region is getting closer to everyone regardless of the age or physic skills.

Q: Where the event will take place?

V.B.: JBR Fitness Weekend will be held on JBR parking slot. In my opinion, it’s the best place to have such a high-scale event. It’s spacious enough to accommodate a crowd; more than that, JBR promenade itself is so popular among both Dubai visitors and residents that it’s undoubtedly the perfect venue.

Q: What sport activities will be available for visitors during the Weekend?

V.B.: Both days of the event will be full of different activities, and each person will find something interesting for oneself. Yoga, spinning, circuit training, fitness classes for adults and kids, zumba, body-pump, MMA classes, competitions for prizes, rock climbing wall, brake-dance show – and this is only the beginning of the list of activities available for public free of charge from 8 am to 5 pm. Another highlight of the Weekend that will be attractive for MMA followers is the Top Fight competition that will take place from 7 pm to 10 pm during both days. MMA fights are the only activities that are ticketed.
I believe that it’s worthy to go there with all family members – this way it will be even more fun and excitement!

Q: As you’ve mentioned, MMA competition Top Fight is the only activity where visitors need to buy tickets. What are the prices and where to buy tickets?

V.B.: Ringside tickets cost AED 150 while Grandstand tickets cost AED 100. Tickets are available at Virgin Tickets, Virgin Megastores across Dubai, Time Out, and Hutspot Juice Bar at JBR. For those entrepreneurs and individuals who are members of Russian Business Council, tickets are available for special rates at RBC representative offices.

Q: Talking about Russian Business Council, why this organization is supporting JBR Fitness Weekend?

V.B.: Being the Head of Department of Sport and Physical Culture, I believe that sport is being a vital part of our life regardless of age, physical skills, or nationality. JBR Fitness Weekend supports the same idea while providing great opportunities for everyone to try different sports, find the right one for oneself, and enjoy it throughout the weekend free of charge. JBR is a residential area that is highly populated with both Russian speaking community members and Russian speaking tourists. One of the main goals of RBC Sport Department is to support, create and maintain healthy lifestyle for Russian community in the UAE.

Therefore, JBR Fitness Weekend is held with the support of Russian Business Council, and from my side I can guarantee that RBC Sport Department will support any further sport events which main idea would be related to promoting healthy life in the region.

As for now, I recommend everyone to cancel all the plans for the upcoming weekend – 24 & 25 February – and join us for JBR Fitness Weekend! A lot of fun, excitement, and health are guaranteed!