World Arthritis Day Event in Dubai to Focus on Living Well With Arthritis

A free World Arthritis Day Dubai event is coming to Shangri-La Dubai this October, bringing patients, families and health experts together for a community wellness day focused on living well with arthritis.

Hosted by the Middle East Arthritis Foundation (MEAF), the event will take place on Saturday, October 24, from 8 AM to 4 PM.

Inspired by the global theme “Achieve Your Dreams,” the World Arthritis Day event will focus on earlier action, practical support and helping people better understand the everyday realities of living with arthritis.

Free Arthritis Wellness Event in Dubai

Arthritis can affect more than the joints, shaping how people move, work, travel and feel day to day. The Dubai wellness event aims to provide practical guidance and resources for people affected by arthritis, as well as their families and loved ones.

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Attendees can expect one-on-one conversations with healthcare specialists, insights from people living with arthritis and guidance on how nutrition, movement and emotional wellbeing can support medical care.

Support for Fertility, Pregnancy and Juvenile Arthritis

The Middle East Arthritis Foundation will also provide dedicated guidance for women navigating fertility, pregnancy and the postpartum period.

The event will also address the effects of juvenile arthritis, with resources intended to support families affected by the condition.

Tai Chi Session and Wellness Activities

One of the standout activities at the World Arthritis Day Dubai event will be a Tai Chi session.

The session will offer attendees a gentle and accessible way to explore movement and wellbeing as part of living well with arthritis.

The programme will also feature a clinical dietitian-led nutrition workshop, along with sessions covering:

Tai Chi
Accessible dance
Mental resilience
Sound healing

RM Dreams Poster Competition

The RM Dreams Poster Competition will bring the event’s “Achieve Your Dreams” theme to life.

Participants will be invited to creatively share their ambitions and experiences, while attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite entries.