Are you ready for the biggest cycling event of the year? Dubai’s 14-lane Sheikh Zayed Road is turning into a bike track where people of all ages and abilities can pedal their way across the heart of the city.
Dubai Ride is one the flagship events of the yearly Dubai Fitness Challenge. With thousands of people coming together for the ride, the authorities have mapped out plans to streamline the flow of traffic and make sure transport options are available to all.
Advisories — from road closures to Dubai Metro timings — were sent out ahead of the event and if you missed them, here’s a guide to things you need to know.
Since Dubai Ride is happening on the Sheikh Zayed Road — it’s a given that the entire highway will be closed. , however, may also be affected.
From the following roads will be closed:
Here’s a map (which shows closed routes in red and alternative roads in green):
The Dubai Metro usually opens at 8am on Sundays — but to serve participants of the Dubai Ride, it will
Both the Red and Green Lines will run on Sunday, November 10. More
