Get Ready to #MoveThisRamadan with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

From sunrise yoga with spectacular views to sunset strolls through lush gardens, the second edition of the seasonal wellbeing campaign offers light fitness activities in beautiful Four Seasons settings
May 15, 2018,
Dubai, U.A.E.

Bringing local communities and travellers together throughout the Holy Month to walk, jog and stretch their way to a healthy Ramadan, #MoveThisRamadan by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts returns for a second year from mid-May. The seasonal wellbeing campaign, which this year coincides with Global Wellness Day on June 9, 2018, offers a wide range of enjoyable opportunities for gentle physical exercise before iftar and after suhoor.

This year, participants can benefit from a diverse program of activities at 15 Four Seasons addresses across the Middle East and North Africa as well as Istanbul, Jakarta and the Maldives, with sessions reflecting the Ramadan pillars of togetherness, sharing and cultivating inner peace.

Making light exercise a natural component of everyone’s Ramadan ritual, each fitness session will be led by a resident Four Seasons fitness expert and is specially designed to help people feel energised. From jogging to yoga, stretching and strolls, the choice of activities has been carefully planned to take into consideration local climates and appropriate activity levels. The sessions also take advantage of the stunning locales surrounding each property.

Dubai residents can join weekly City Striders jogs from Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre, while mothers can bring their child and pram along to Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach for Run Mummy Run every Monday. Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is offering a sense of calm with special 30-minute reflective meditation sessions held in the lavish surrounding of its beautiful Spa. Meanwhile at Four Seasons Hotel Baku, a daily jogging and stretching session will take place along the elegant setting of Baku Boulevard’s promenade, complete with enchanting views across the Caspian Sea.

In addition to the regular #MoveThisRamadan activities throughout Ramadan, the 2018 campaign coincides with the Global Wellness Day on June 9, 2018 – an international day focused on raising awareness on the importance of living well, both physically and spiritually. A series of special events will be offered to celebrate the occasion, including Zumba and yoga classes at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus and a relaxing sunset Tai Chi session at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre.

From the opening of its first hotel in 1961, the story of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is defined by the constant pursuit of guest happiness through understanding their needs – including wellness. With this goal in mind, Four Seasons was the first hospitality company to integrate fitness centres and spas into its hotels, and the first to introduce a choice of healthy dishes on the menu. The story continues next month with the #MoveThisRamadan campaign.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts wishes everyone a blessed and healthy Ramadan. Details on events at participating hotels can be found below and further information can be found on Four Seasons Facebook Arabic and @fourseasonsarabic on Instagram. Share the experience on social media with #MoveThisRamadan and #FourSeasons.

Where and When to #MoveThisRamadan

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

  • Activity 1: “Guided Meditation at the indoor pool at the Pearl Spa”
  • When: 6:15 pm every Tuesday (May 22, 29; June 5, 12)
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +974 4 270 7777
  • Activity 2: “Run Mummy Run” with Dalibor Vidojevic, Personal Trainer
  • When: 5:00 pm every Sunday (May 20, 27; June 3, 10)
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +974 4 270 7777

Four Seasons Hotel DIFC

  • Activity 1: “City Striders” jog around the DIFC neighbourhood with Dalibor Vidojevic, Personal Trainer
  • When: 6:00 pm every Thursday (May 24, 31; June 7, 14)
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +971 4 506 0333

Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island

  • Activity: 2km group walk/jog/shuffle and light exercise led by Maria Moskalenko, Fitness Instructor; all participants who attend at least one session will receive a complimentary 30-minute treatment at Dahlia Spa
  • When: 6:0 0pm on Sundays (May 20, 27; June 3) and 6:00 pm Saturday (June 9)
  • Booking: Contact the concierge on +971 2 333 2222 or email concierge.abudhabi@fourseasons.com

Four Seasons Hotel Amman

  • Activity 1: 40-minute stretching and light exercise with Ahmad Najjar, Personal Trainer
  • When: 5:30 pm every Monday (May 21, 28; June 4, 11) and Wednesday (May 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13)
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +962 6 550 5555

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

  • Activity 1: 30-minute reflective meditation (ladies only) in the Yasmine Lounge/Female Spa with Xander, Personal Trainer
  • When: 5:45-6:15 pm every Monday (May 21, 28; June 4, 11)
  • Booking: Book via the hotel on +973 17115000
  • Activity 2: 30-minute reflective meditation (gents only) in the Royal Majlis/Lobby with Aneesh, Personal Trainer
  • When: 5:45-6:15 pm every Tuesday (May 15, 22, 29; June 5, 12)
  • Booking: Book via the hotel on +973 1711 5000

After each 30-minute long meditation session, fresh yoghurt and bateel dates will be served to break the fast. Guests then can proceed to the Ramadan Tent to enjoy Iftar with family and friends.

Four Seasons Hotel Baku

  • Activity 1: A 30 to 40 minute jog and stretching at Baku Boulevard and gym lobby with Victoria
  • When: Every day throughout Ramadan just before sunset
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +994 12 404 24 24

Four Seasons Hotel Beirut

  • Activity 1: Roof-top yoga class (30 minutes)
  • When: 9:00 am daily from May 15 to 19
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +961 176 1000
  • Activity 2: A daily walking tour of Downtown Beirut (30 minutes)
  • When: 8:00 am daily from May 20 to 26
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +961 176 1000
  • Activity 3: A jog along the Beirut Corniche (20 minutes)
  • When: 8:00 am daily from May 27 to June 2
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +961 176 1000
  • Activity 4: Fitness Class (45 minutes)
  • When: 8:00 am daily from June 3 to 16
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +961 176 1000

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca

  • Activity: Aerobics and stretching (45 minutes) with Youness Lasis, Fitness Coach
  • When: 5:00 pm every Wednesday (May 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13)
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +212 529 073 700

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus

  • Activity 1: Yoga group class
  • When: 6:45 pm every Monday (May 21, 28; June 4, 11) and Friday (May 18, 25; June 1, 8)
  • Booking: Contact the Hotel on +90 212 381 4000
  • Activity 2: Zumba and yoga class on Global Wellness Day
  • When: Upon request on Saturday, June 9
  • Booking: Contact the Hotel on +90 212 381 4000

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta

  • Activity 1: Power Balancing Activity - a light exercise that combines stretching, strength training, flexibility and body balancing
  • When: 4:30 pm every Saturday (May 19, 26; June 2, 9) and Sunday (May 20, 27; June 3, 10)
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +62 21 2277 1888
  • Activity 2: Sunset yoga class on Global Wellness Day
  • When: 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 9
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +62 21 2277 1888

Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

  • Activity 1: Cross-fit class in the Resort gardens led by Karim and Yassine. Classes cost MAD 250 per person
  • When: 6:45 pm Thursday (May 17, 24, 31; June 7) and Sunday (May 20, 27; June 3, 10)
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +212 524 359 200
  • Activity 2: Yoga class in the Resort gardens led by Jessica Satherley. Classes cost MAD 300 per person
  • When: 9:00 am Tuesday (May 22, 29; June 5) and Saturday (May 19, 26; June 2, 9)
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +212 524 359 200

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre

  • Activity 1: 45-minute Thai bo class (boxing) with Muzaffar
  • When: 5:00 pm every Monday (May 21, 28; June 4, 11)
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +966 11 211 5738
  • Activity 2: 45-minute cross-fit class with Bahloul
  • When: 5:00 pm every Wednesday (May 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13)
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +966 11 211 5738
  • Activity 3: Global Wellness Day - 45-minute cross-fit class
  • When: 3:30 pm on Saturday, June 9
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +966 11 211 5738
  • Activity 4: Global Wellness Day - 45-minute body pump class
  • When: 4:15 pm on Saturday, June 9
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +966 11 211 5738
  • Activity 5: Global Wellness Day - Sunset Tai Chi class with Chen Chaoyang
  • When: 5:00 pm on Saturday, June 9
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +966 11 211 5738

Four Seasons Hotel Tunis

  • Activity 1: One-hour trail walk around the hotel garden with Coach Pierre Habert
  • When: Every day throughout Ramadan at 8am
  • Booking: Contact the Spa on +216 31 260 000