Major road closures in place
To ensure participant safety and smooth traffic flow, the RTA announced temporary road closures from 3:00 am to 10:00 am.
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Sheikh Zayed Road between Trade Centre Roundabout and Al Hadiqa Bridge
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Lower Financial Centre Street between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road
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One-way section of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard
Alternative routes recommended by the RTA: Upper Financial Centre Street, Zabeel Palace Road, Al Wasl Road, Al Khail Road, and Al Asayel Road.
The RTA urged motorists to plan ahead and follow suggested routes to avoid delays, noting that the closures are necessary to accommodate the thousands of cyclists expected at the event. Detailed diversion maps are available on RTA’s official platforms and social media.
Salik toll charges adjusted for event
Salik Company confirmed revised toll fees for Sunday under a variable pricing strategy for major events:
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Dh6 between 6:00 am and 10:00 am (up from Dh4)
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Dh4 from 10:00 am to 1:00 am the next day
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Charges waived from 1:00 am to 6:00 am on Monday
Drivers typically pay Dh4 from 6:00 am to 1:00 am on Sundays, with no fees outside these hours.
Record participation expected
Last year, Dubai Ride attracted 37,130 participants, and organisers anticipate even higher numbers this year. The event celebrates fitness, wellbeing, and active lifestyles, reinforcing Dubai’s commitment to a healthy, active, and inclusive urban culture.
