Free mum & parent group · Kite Beach, Dubai

Free pram walks & runs for Dubai mums and parents

Pram Gang is a free, friendly WhatsApp community for parents who like to get outside with the pram. We meet on selected Sundays on the beach path at Kite Beach. Walk or run, any pace, and bring a coffee if you like 🙂

Free. No membership, no fees, nothing to buy
Walk or run, nobody gets left behind
Mums, dads, grandparents and carers welcome
Flat beach path, toilets and a water station on site

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Sundays · Kite Beach path

Pram Gang in short

Pram Gang Dubai: the quick answers

What is Pram Gang?: Pram Gang is a free pram walking and running group in Dubai, organised through a WhatsApp community. Parents bring their babies and toddlers in prams and walk or run together.
Where and when?: On selected Sundays (not every Sunday) on the paved beach path at Kite Beach, Jumeirah, Dubai. There are toilets and a water station on site. Dates, times and the meeting point are posted in the WhatsApp community.
Who can join?: Mums, dads, grandparents, nannies and other carers with a pram or stroller. Any fitness level, any pace.
How much does it cost?: Nothing. Pram Gang is free, with no membership and nothing to buy.
Who started it?: Cathy Rezk, a Dubai mum and fitness coach for women over 40 (Cathy Moves). She started Pram Gang after her son Jacob was born in February 2025.
How do I join?: Tap any "Join" button on this page to open the free Pram Gang WhatsApp community.

Who it's for

A mum group in Dubai that's really a walking group (and dads are welcome)

Looking for mum groups in Dubai (or mom groups), mum and baby groups, free things to do with a baby, or just a way to get out of the house with the pram? Pram Gang is a free walking and running group for parents with babies and toddlers in prams. It's for you if:

You're new to Dubai

Expat mums and dads far from family. Lots of us arrived without a village. This is an easy way to meet other parents.

You're a new parent

The days can feel long and quiet. A walk and a chat with people who get it can make a real difference.

You like to move

Walk, power walk or run with a pram. Come for a gentle stroll or a proper workout. Whatever suits you that day.

No fitness level needed, no kit to buy, and you don't need to know anyone. Come as you are.

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How it works

What happens on a Sunday at Kite Beach

We meet on selected Sundays (not every week) on the beach path at Kite Beach, Jumeirah. It's the long, flat, pram-friendly track that runs alongside the sand. Dates, times and the exact meeting point go out in the WhatsApp community first.

Arrive and say hiFind the group at the meeting point. Quick hellos, and new faces always get a warm welcome.
A gentle warm-upA few easy moves to loosen up. Join in or skip it, that's fine.
Walk or run the beach pathWalkers and runners each go at their own pace, then we all regroup at the end.
Cool down and chatStretch, feed, change, refill water bottles. Stay for a coffee and a chat if you have time.

Toilets and a water station are on site. Plans can change for heat, wind or weather, so check the group before you set off.

Keep it simple

What to bring

Your pram or stroller (a jogging stroller if you plan to run)
Water for you, plus milk or snacks for baby
Hat, sunscreen and a pram shade or fan
Comfy shoes, any clothes you can move in
Nappies, wipes and a change of clothes
Your phone, charged, with the WhatsApp group
A wrist strap for the pram if you're running
A coffee, if that's what gets you out the door ☕

How we look after each other

Kind rules

Every pace is welcome

No one is too slow and no one gets left behind. Walking counts just as much as running.

No judgement

Feeding, sleep, bodies, parenting choices: we're here to support each other, not compare.

No selling

This is a community, not a sales funnel. Please keep the group free of pitches and promotions.

Share the path

Kite Beach is busy with runners, bikes and families. Walk two abreast at most and keep to one side.

Photos: please ask first. Always ask before photographing anyone else or their children, and never post another family's child online without the parent's clear okay. If you're happy to be in group photos, just say so. If not, that's completely fine.

Safe for everyone

Staying safe with a pram in Dubai

Heat first

Dubai heat is no joke for little ones. We pick cooler times and months, and we'll pause or cancel when it's too hot. Shade, water and breaks always.

Recently had a baby?

Get the okay from your doctor or midwife before running or harder exercise, especially after a caesarean. Gentle walking is a lovely place to start.

Pram on the path

Stay on the paved beach path (sand is hard going), use the brake when you stop, and use the wrist strap if you're running.

You're in charge of your child

Pram Gang is a free, informal community, not a class, childcare or medical service. Each parent looks after their own child and moves within their own limits.

Local guide

Best places to walk with a pram in Dubai

Pram-friendly walks, stroller walks and free things to do with a baby in Dubai, for the days between meetups. Go early morning or late afternoon, and November to March is the most comfortable time of year. Entry fees and opening hours change, so check before you go.

Kite Beach & the Jumeirah beach track Free

Long, flat beach path with sea views, toilets and water on site, plus cafés and food trucks. Can get busy, so share the lane. Our Sunday home.

Al Barsha Pond Park Free entry

A 1.5 km rubber running loop, play areas, toilets and free parking. Good for laps with a sleeping baby.

Zabeel Park Small fee

Big, central park with paved paths, playgrounds and toilets, and close to the Metro. Small entry fee for adults, and under-2s are free.

Safa Park Small fee

Leafy park with pram-friendly paths and picnic lawns. It's smaller than it used to be and some areas have been closed off, so check the gate you plan to use.

Dubai Marina Walk & JBR Free

Smooth, pedestrian waterfront promenade with ramps, benches, cafés and play areas. Do a short section, because the full loop is around 7 km.

Creek Park & Al Ittihad Park Varies

Creek Park has wide lawns and water views. Al Ittihad Park on Palm Jumeirah has a 3.2 km running track that works well for a quieter pram walk.

Jumeirah Corniche & Umm Suqeim Free

The Jumeirah beach running track carries on either side of Kite Beach, roughly 7 km one way between Umm Suqeim (near the Burj Al Arab) and Jumeirah 1. Toilets at the main beach entrances. Great for a longer out-and-back.

Dubai Hills Park Free entry

A 2.5 km running track loops the park, with smooth paved paths, playgrounds, picnic lawns and toilets. Right next to Dubai Hills Mall. The splash park and skate park charge separately.

Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk Free

An 11 km, 6 m wide seaside promenade along the Palm's crescent, with food trucks and cafés. Free parking on the crescent road fills up in the evenings. Pick a short out-and-back rather than the whole thing.

Dubai Water Canal walk Free

Waterside walkways on both banks between Business Bay and Jumeirah, with a 3 km running track, benches and lifts at the footbridges. Passes Safa Park, so you can combine the two.

Dubai Creek Harbour promenade Free

A flat, step-free waterfront boardwalk of about 4.5 km with Burj Khalifa views, lawns and playgrounds, plus the free Viewing Point deck. No Metro stop yet, so drive, take a taxi or the boat from Al Jaddaf. Skip busy event nights.

Mushrif National Park Small fee

A big, green park in Mirdif. AED 3 on foot or AED 10 per car, and under-2s are free. Stick to the paved areas with the pram: the 10 km hiking trail has sand, stairs and slopes, so use a baby carrier there.

Facts checked in October 2026 against Dubai Municipality, RTA, Emaar, Nakheel and Visit Dubai information. Fees, hours and works can change, so check before you go. Know a great pram walk we've missed? Share it in the WhatsApp community and we'll add it.

Our story

Why I started Pram Gang, a parent walking group in Dubai

“I didn't want to choose between weekends with my son and proper fitness. So I started Pram Gang.”

Hi, I'm Cathy Rezk. I'm a fitness coach for women over 40 at Cathy Moves, and I'm a mum here in Dubai. My son Jacob was born in February 2025.

After Jacob arrived, I found it really hard to find a community of parents. Not just mums (I'm very happy being with mums too), but parents: mums, dads, anyone pushing a pram.

I also looked for ways to keep fit with a baby, and the options I found were far too soft for me. I wanted proper fitness, not just a gentle stroll.

Most of all, I wanted to spend my weekends with Jacob and get a real workout in. I didn't want to pick one.

So I started Pram Gang. It's a way to get the family together outside, and to let our kids see their parents move and walk. Come for a walk or push yourself harder. Both are welcome.

It's free, and it always will be. I'd love to see you on a Sunday.

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Ideas for the future

What's coming next for Pram Gang

Kite Beach Sundays are where it starts. These are some ideas I'd love to grow into. They're ideas, not fixed dates, and the WhatsApp community will hear first if and when they happen.

Idea

Pram walks in more areas

More walks in other parts of Dubai, so more families can join closer to home. Tell us where you'd like one.

Idea

Strength training sessions

Outdoor strength sessions for parents, with the pram right next to you. Proper fitness, scaled to where you are.

Idea

Family-friendly fitness

Sessions where the whole family moves together, and kids see their parents being active.

Whatever comes next, it will always be guided by me, Cathy, a fitness coach for women 40+, and it will always be friendly to every pace.

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Questions parents ask

Pram Gang FAQ

Is Pram Gang a mum group in Dubai?

Yes, and it's for parents too. Pram Gang is a free WhatsApp community for Dubai mums, dads and other carers who like to walk or run with a pram. Most of us are mums, and dads, grandparents and nannies are welcome too.

Is it really free?

Yes. There's no membership, no fee and no sales pitch. You join the WhatsApp community and come to the Sundays that suit you.

When and where do you meet?

On selected Sundays (not every Sunday) on the beach path at Kite Beach, Jumeirah, Dubai. Dates, times and the exact meeting point are posted in the WhatsApp community before each meetup.

Do I have to run?

Not at all. You can walk, run, or mix the two. Nobody gets left behind, and you never have to keep up with anyone.

Is Kite Beach pram friendly?

Yes. The beach path is paved, flat and wide, which makes it easy with a pram. Keep the pram on the path, because the sand is hard going. There are toilets and a water station on site.

Are there toilets and baby changing at Kite Beach?

There are public toilets on site, and the Kite Beach operator lists baby changing facilities. We'll point out the nearest ones when we meet.

Can dads come?

Yes, please do. Pram Gang is for parents, so dads, grandparents and other carers who push the pram are welcome.

I'm new to Dubai and don't know anyone. Is that okay?

That's exactly who it's for. Lots of parents here are far from family. Come along, say hi, walk at your own pace. You don't need to know anyone.

When can I start walking or running after having a baby?

Everyone is different. Gentle walking is often fine early on, but please get the okay from your doctor or midwife before running or harder exercise, especially after a caesarean or a difficult birth.

Is it too hot to walk with a baby in Dubai?

Heat is the big one. Meetups are planned for cooler times of day and the cooler months, and we'll pause or cancel when it's too hot. Bring water, shade for the pram and sun protection.

Can I take photos at the meetup?

Please always ask before photographing anyone else or their children, and don't post other people's children online without their parent's clear okay.

Where else can I walk with a pram in Dubai?

Good pram-friendly walks in Dubai include the Jumeirah beach running track around Kite Beach and Umm Suqeim, Al Barsha Pond Park, Dubai Hills Park, Zabeel Park, Safa Park, the Dubai Water Canal walk, Dubai Marina Walk and JBR, the Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk, Dubai Creek Harbour, Creek Park and Al Ittihad Park. Go early or late in the day, and check fees and opening hours before you go.

Is Pram Gang a proper workout or a gentle stroll?

It can be either. Some parents walk and chat, others power walk or run with the pram. Cathy is a fitness coach, so there's room to push yourself, and there's never any pressure to keep up.

Who runs Pram Gang?

Cathy Rezk, a Dubai mum and fitness coach for women over 40 (Cathy Moves). It's a community, not a class, so you'll never be sold anything.

Why did Cathy start Pram Gang?

After her son Jacob was born in February 2025, Cathy found it hard to find a community of parents, not just mums, and the fitness options she found were far too soft. She wanted to spend weekends with her son and get proper fitness in, so she started Pram Gang to bring families together and let kids see their parents move and walk.

What's coming next for Pram Gang?

Ideas include pram walks in more areas of Dubai, strength training sessions for parents and family-friendly fitness, always guided by Cathy. These are ideas, not fixed dates. News goes to the WhatsApp community first.

Free to join

Come walk with us at Kite Beach

Join the free WhatsApp community to get Sunday dates, times and the meeting point. Say hi when you're ready, no pressure.

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Free · Walk or run · Mums, dads & carers welcome