RTA announces road closures for Dubai Ride on Friday

It is part of an approved Dh400 million strategy to make cycling safer in the emirate. WAM

The new track will connect the existing Jumeirah Street cycling track, parallel to the Dubai Water Canal, with the existing cycling track alongside Dubai Internet City. WAM

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed with leaders of various companies on a 20km cycling tour of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex. Wam

RTA is seeking to further extend the total length of cycling tracks in Dubai to 739km by 2026. WAM

The November event was part of a corporate cycling trial for Dubai Fitness Challenge. Wam

The Crown Prince of Dubai also spoke about how sports and fitness was important in creating happy societies. Wam

Sheikh Hamdan talked to the business chiefs about overcoming current challenges. Wam

Sheikh Hamdan announced the construction of a cycling track extending 16km along Jumeirah Beach in Dubai. WAM

Motorists in Dubai are advised to steer clear of Sheikh Zayed Road on Friday morning because it will be closed to traffic to accommodate the Dubai Ride.

Several roads in the emirate will be transformed into a cycling track from 4am until 8am.

The Roads and Transport Authority is asking motorists to use alternative routes.

RTA tweeted a list of the roads that will be used for the event and alternative routes that motorists can use.

Dubai Ride is a part of The Dubai Fitness Challenge, which is now in its fourth year.

The challenge is an event led by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai. It encourages residents to take part in 30 minutes of physical activity a day for 30 days.

This year, the event runs until November 28 and offers more than 2,000 free fitness sessions. These sessions are being held in person and online owing to restrictions imposed because of the pandemic.

Last week, Sheikh Hamdan urged people to join him and participate in the Dubai Ride event.

Here is the list of roads that will be closed for the duration of the ride, and the alternative routes:

Closed: Sheikh Zayed Road; Alternative: Al Khail Road

Closed: Lower Financial Centre Road; Alternative: Upper Financial Centre Road

Closed: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard; Alternative: Burj Khalifa Road

Cyclists taking part in the event can use the Upper Financial Centre Road to park their cars at the Dubai Mall and Zabeel parking.

They can also take Al Mustaqbal and Zabeel 2 streets to park at the Dubai World Trade Centre parking.