The Dubai Ride 2025 is set to take place on Sunday, November 2, and the RTA has announced road closures for motorists during the race day.
These closures will occur from 3:30 am to 10:30 am on November 2.
The following roads will be closed during the challenge:
– Sheikh Zayed Road between the Trade Centre roundabout and Al Hadiqa Road Bridge
– Lower Financial Centre Road between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road
– One-way from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard
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To ensure smoother travel, motorists are advised to plan their journeys ahead and use the following alternative routes:
– Upper Financial Centre Road
– Zabeel Palace Road
– Al Wasl Road
– Al Khail Road
– Al Asayel Street
Dubai Ride is one of the activities that residents can sign up for as the Dubai Fitness Challenge kicks off its ninth edition on November 1, 2025.
Running until Sunday, November 30, this edition of the city-wide active lifestyle initiative promises an unparalleled calendar of free fitness experiences designed for all ages and abilities.
Sixth edition of Dubai Ride
Kicking off DFC 2025 in spectacular style, thousands of cyclists will meet on Sheikh Zayed Road on Sunday, November 2, at 6:15 am, for the start of the sixth edition of Dubai Ride.
Participants can choose a challenge they are comfortable with, taking either the family-friendly 4-km route winding through Downtown Dubai, or the exhilarating 12-km course alongside the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Museum of the Future, Dubai Water Canal, and Burj Khalifa.
For experienced riders seeking an adrenaline rush, Dubai Ride Speed Laps returns from 5 am to 6 am, offering advanced cyclists the rare opportunity to ride at pace on the 12-km route with a minimum average speed of 30 kmph.
Free Careem bike rentals
Participants can unlock a free single-trip pass on the Careem app using the promo code (DR25) and collect a bike from either of Careem Bike’s two pop-up stations — Entrance A: Museum of the Future (Trade Centre Street) and Entrance E: Lower FCS (Financial Centre Street). Bikes can also be collected from any of the 200+ Careem Bike stations across Dubai.
Free Careem bike rentals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from 3 am to 8 am, with extra-time fees waived for rides exceeding 45 minutes during this period.
