The Flag Island Summer Special: First-ever Roller Skating Training in Sharjah

Fitness and wellbeing are always in season at The Flag Island (TFI) in Sharjah. The picturesque outdoor destination has continued to surprise citizens and residents of the UAE with a plethora of engaging physical activities all summer, and the newest additions to their sporty summer promotions are women-only running days and training in roller skating.

Until October, every Tuesday evening from 7:30-8:30pm is being observed as Women Running Day in collaboration with the Sharjah Triathlon team. The world-class medicated jogging track flanked by the blue waters of the Khalid Lagoon at TFI is available exclusively to both aspiring and regular joggers, who can use it to break into a sweat regularly and make a habit out of it. The activity is free of charge.

Starting October and until April 2019, TFI will be offering specialised roller skating lessons to people in the age group of 2 years-old to 15 years-old. To be delivered by the Rock Sports Center, an expert company which specialises in roller skating training. The classes are priced at AED 350 for 8 classes, and will be held every Friday and Saturday evening from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Healthy snacks and refreshments can be enjoyed after an exciting session of sports at the famous international deli, Jones the Grocer, which has an outlet within TFI’s premises. What’s more, an array of food trucks at the destination add variety.