Things to do in the UAE this week, yoga in the desert and archery in the mountains

The annual Dubai Fitness Challenge kicks off this week. And, in keeping with the annual citywide exercise initiative, The National pulls together some of the many ways to keep active – as well as a couple of events for culture enthusiasts.

Here’s what’s on across the Emirates from October 23 to 28.

Monday

Ahead of Dubai Fitness Challenge, which starts on Saturday, residents over the age of 16 can sign up for a Les Mills x adidas class, which will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “largest high-intensity interval training class”.

The high-octane 30-minute session itself…