Sunday Strides: Where Movement and Nourishment Meet

There is something rather civilised about the notion of Sunday movement, the kind that centres not on athletic ambition but on the easier rhythms of companionship. Sunday Strides by AD Global Shapers understands this distinction perfectly, and has established a weekly gathering that invites Abu Dhabi’s residents to move gently through the morning, whether through a measured 2.5 kilometre run or an unhurried 2.5 kilometre walk.

What transforms this into something more than exercise is what follows. After the activity concludes, participants are invited to linger at Dolphin Park for conversation and connection, and here Marmellata enters the picture with quiet generosity. The restaurant offers its signature fresh lemonade, complimentary for those who have gathered, creating a natural conclusion to the morning that feels less like refuelling and more like friendship.

It is precisely this sort of partnership that speaks to how Abu Dhabi’s dining establishments have woven themselves into the fabric of community life. Marmellata’s involvement suggests a philosophy that extends beyond the restaurant’s walls, recognising that nourishment takes many forms. The offering of cold, restorative lemonade on a Sunday morning is small in gesture but considerable in spirit.

The Sunday Strides gathering welcomes all, from seasoned runners to those taking their first tentative steps into regular movement. There is no pressure here, no competitive edge, merely the uncomplicated pleasure of being among others who value both wellness and connection. The programme runs weekly, every Sunday at four thirty in the afternoon at Dolphin Park, with registration available through the AD Global Shapers link.

For those who live in or visit Abu Dhabi and find themselves drawn to the unhurried rhythms of community, Sunday Strides represents an excellent point of entry. And the promise of Marmellata’s lemonade afterwards adds something genuinely appealing to the prospect of joining.

Imagery courtesy of Marmellata.