Tri in the Sky lands on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 05:00 to 13:00 at AURA Skypool, Palm Jumeirah, bringing a sunrise-to-early-afternoon fitness challenge above the city. The format blends indoor rowing, cycling, and a 250-metre lap of the 360° infinity pool, with sessions rolling through the morning and wrapping by 1 PM. Booking essential.
Event summary
This is a triathlon reimagined for the skyline: row 3 km on a static machine, ride 3 km on a stationary bike, then swim a full 360° around the pool’s rim for 250 metres. Organisers run three waves each hour, allowing steady flow and recovery between segments, while the eight-hour window accommodates a large field. You compete 200 metres in the air, with Dubai’s skyline and the Palm as your backdrop. Capacity scales via multiple waves per hour, so you can target a sunrise start or a late-morning push. Not suitable for young children.
Getting there and where to check in
Head to AURA Skypool, entry via The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm, The Palm Tower, 50th floor, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE. For questions, AURA’s main line is +971 4 566 2121. You’ll check in at the St. Regis entrance, then take the dedicated lift up to AURA. Arrive early.
Public transport and parking notes
If you prefer rail, take Dubai Metro to Palm Gateway and transfer to the Palm Monorail toward Nakheel Mall; Palm Tower connects directly to Nakheel Mall. Drivers can use the complimentary valet at St. Regis (subject to demand), while Nakheel Mall’s large car park serves as overflow. Morning traffic on Palm Jumeirah is usually light but grows toward midday, especially around Nakheel Mall. Parking capacity can tighten near noon.
What you’ll do and when?
From 05:00, sessions begin on a rolling schedule, typically three per hour, and continue until 13:00. Each wave covers the same sequence—3 km row, 3 km ride, 250 m pool lap—so pacing and transition planning matter. Expect marshals to guide movement between stations and pool lanes. The rooftop setting also means wind and sun exposure vary as the morning advances. Final waves finish by 13:00.
Pricing and registration
Expect entry at approximately AED 250 per person for Tri in the Sky. This fee grants access to the event window and the unique rooftop course; availability may vary by time slot. Prices can change near event week as demand shifts. Because participant numbers are capped by wave size, lock a time as soon as you can. Prices are approximately and subject to change.
Coming from nearby Emirates
From Abu Dhabi, plan 60–90 minutes via E11 toward Palm Jumeirah, allowing extra time for parking or Monorail transfer at Palm Gateway. From Sharjah, consider leaving before 04:00–04:15 to avoid inbound bottlenecks on Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Sufouh. Alternatively, park at Palm Gateway, validate your Monorail ticket, and ride to Nakheel Mall to skip Palm trunk traffic. Build in buffer time.
Weather and kit guidance
Forecast for Saturday morning shows clear skies around 24 °C at 05:00, climbing to about 32 °C by 13:00, with strong sunshine and no rain expected. Therefore, bring hydration, reef-safe sunscreen, a cap, and a spare towel; non-slip footwear will help around wet deck areas. Goggles with anti-fog coating suit the pool lap, and a light layer helps for the pre-dawn chill. Hydrate constantly.
Suitability and on-site flow
The challenge targets adults with baseline fitness; confident teen athletes may join at guardian discretion (check age rules at booking). Spectator space is limited due to the rooftop footprint, so plan to focus on your wave and recovery. The setting prioritises safety, yet deck surfaces can get slick as waves rotate through. You’ll find staff on hand to manage transitions and answer questions. Follow marshal instructions at all times.
Warnings and tips (read this before you go)
Expect early-morning calm on the roads, but heavier flow near midday; use the Monorail to avoid Palm trunk queues. Valet at St. Regis is complimentary yet can queue during peak hand-overs; consider Nakheel Mall parking and enter via the mall connection. Bring government ID for check-in, and remember that on-day walk-ups are unlikely during popular waves. Dress for warm, sunny conditions and bring electrolytes; deck areas may feel breezy at height. Ticket prices remain “approximately” and can change near the date. Make your reservation before it’s too late! According to information provided by the editor of www.few.ae, the earliest waves sell fastest, so secure a 05:00–07:00 start if you want cooler conditions.
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