Aircon Mall Marathon

Picture from Arabnews

I remember meeting some Singaporeans who lived in Doha when Team Singapore went to compete in the 2006 Asian Games. They told us during the hottest months temperatures went up to over 50 degrees Celsius. How can one exercise safely I remember asking myself back then.

Well, while Singapore celebrates turning 60 on August 9th, 2025, a sprawling shopping centre in Dubai organized a "Mallathon" on the same day.

Back by the Dubai government, it aims to encourage exercise during the hottest month in United Arab Emirates (UAE). They make use of Dubai's giant malls which are otherwise empty at that time. 

Runners can take part in organized 2.5km, 5 km and 10 km races at designated malls complete with podium presenattions and prizes.

One can also wait in line to use electric bikes that powered blenders to make healthy smoothies after exercising.

Perhaps our Singapore malls can do the same. To help revive our ailing retail and food and beverage scene.

Happy National Day Singapore!