This summer, Abu Dhabi isn’t just turning up the heat — it’s turning it into motivation! The Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS) 2025, hosted at the expansive Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), is back and bigger than ever, redefining what it means to stay active indoors during the sizzling UAE summer. With over 50 diverse sports events, interactive zones, and engaging summer camps, this high-energy extravaganza is where families, athletes, and thrill-seekers unite under one cool, air-conditioned roof.
Running from early morning till well past midnight, ADSS 2025 transforms 37,000+ square meters into a sports wonderland. Think fencing, basketball, weightlifting, archery, judo, boxing, muay thai, and even a sprawling 1.2km indoor running track — all in one dynamic venue. Whether you’re chasing gains, building your stamina, or just looking for an active outing with the kids, there’s something for everyone.
At the heart of ADSS is inclusivity and accessibility. The event is designed to welcome people of determination, children, professionals, and total beginners alike. The expanded Club Zone is packed with combat sports stations and strength training platforms, while kids dive into summer camps filled with sports, arts and crafts, storytelling, and brain-boosting games like chess. No screens, no boredom — just movement, connection, and pure fun.
Organisers have taken feedback seriously, improving layout, equipment, and programming year after year. And with the HYROX indoor fitness race launching this year on July 19, ADSS is also putting itself on the global fitness map.
Beyond sports, this event is a celebration of wellbeing and community. It supports national goals to promote active lifestyles and offers a space where residents from all walks of life can come together, sweat it out, and build new connections.
So if you’re in Abu Dhabi this summer, don’t hide from the heat — beat it at ADSS 2025. Because in this city, summer is not a reason to slow down. It’s the perfect excuse to play harder, live better, and unite stronger.
