Building a Happier and Healthier UAE, One Event at a Time
HARAKA is dedicated to creating impactful community events that encourage wellness, connection, and a love for fitness across the UAE. Our journey has included delivering substantial events and sporting activities, bringing communities together to celebrate health and active living.
Notable Events
formerly Active Parks
ACTIVE Communities
In partnership with Ma’an, HARAKA managed this thriving initiative, transforming 49 parks, 6 malls, and schools across Abu Dhabi into wellness hubs. From September 2023 to August 2024, ACTIVE Communities engaged over 34,600 participants through activities led by wellness ambassadors trained by HARAKA. Additionally, 63 volunteers were trained, actively promoting consistent community engagement, fitness, and wellness across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra.
Healthy School Leaders
This initiative empowers students to become wellness ambassadors in their schools, reaching over 12,000 individuals through its pilot phase. Involving 30 students from 15 schools, HARAKA’s 10-week programme combines health education, leadership development, and well-being projects, inspiring the next generation of health advocates.
Get Driver Fit Programme – Yasalam
HARAKA (formerly known as Haddins) delivered the Get Driver Fit (GDF) programme as part of Yasalam in Abu Dhabi from 2015 to 2017. Backed by Daman’s ActiveLife, GDF offered free fitness sessions, including yoga, boxing, bootcamps, and functional training, at locations like Zayed Sports City and Yas Marina Circuit. Each year, the programme culminated in a major fitness event, such as the 2014 obstacle course on the Corniche. HARAKA’s role showcased its expertise in delivering large-scale wellness initiatives, engaging thousands of participants across Abu Dhabi.
Hai Ramadan Active Park Activation
In partnership with Ethara, HARAKA transformed Jubilee Park into an active space featuring a vibrant kids’ zone, adult fitness zone, wellness workshops, talks, and a dynamic football pitch with league-based games, making fitness accessible and enjoyable for all ages.