As per reports, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced temporary road closures across central Dubai, UAE, on Sunday (01 November) in connection with Dubai Ride 2026, part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge.
• The RTA has announced temporary road closures on Sunday (01 November) between 0300 hours local time (2300 hours UTC) and 0930 hours local time (0530 hours UTC) on the following roads:
• Sheikh Zayed Road, between Trade Centre Junction and Al Safa Bridge.
• Lower Financial Centre Street, between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road.
• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, where one direction is scheduled to close.
• Motorists may use the following alternative routes during the closure period: Upper Financial Centre Street, Zabeel Palace Street, Al Wasl Road and Al Khail Road.
• Dubai Metro services are scheduled to operate from 0300 hours local time (2300 hours UTC) until midnight on Sunday (01 November).
• Passengers have been reminded to allow other passengers to exit trains before boarding, respect personal space and avoid blocking station platforms and train doors.
• Dubai Ride 2026 is scheduled to take place on Sunday (01 November), featuring two cycling routes: the 12-kilometre Sheikh Zayed Road route, intended for experienced cyclists, passes the Museum of the Future, Dubai Water Canal and Burj Khalifa. The four-kilometre Downtown Family Route is designed for families and cyclists of different abilities and passes Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera and Burj Khalifa.
• The event schedule is as follows:
– 0615 hours local time (0215 hours UTC): Cycling routes open.
– 0730 hours local time (0330 hours UTC): Latest permitted start time.
– 0800 hours local time (0400 hours UTC): Cycling routes close.
• The RTA has designated the following parking locations for participants: Dubai World Trade Centre Parking, Dubai Mall Parking and Dubai Mall Zabeel Parking.
• Participants are advised to arrive between 0400 hours local time (0000 hours UTC) and 0600 hours local time (0200 hours UTC), ahead of the cycling routes opening at 0615 hours local time (0215 hours UTC). Parking availability may vary depending on the location and participant volumes.
• The road restrictions are scheduled to end at 0930 hours local time (0530 hours UTC), although motorists are advised to follow traffic signs and instructions issued by authorities.
Categories: Travel Risks - Travel Restrictions
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