On Sunday, November 2, the Dubai Ride 2025 event will prompt road closures as announced by the RTA. These closures are scheduled from 3:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The roads affected are:
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Sheikh Zayed Road between the Trade Centre roundabout and Al Hadiqa Road Bridge
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Lower Financial Centre Road from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Khail Road
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One-way on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard
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For smoother travel, drivers should plan ahead and use these alternative routes:
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Upper Financial Centre Road
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Zabeel Palace Road
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Al Wasl Road
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Al Khail Road
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Al Asayel Street
The Dubai Ride is part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, starting its ninth edition on November 1, 2025, and running until November 30. This initiative offers a wide range of free fitness activities suitable for all ages and abilities.
Sixth Edition of Dubai Ride
Launching DFC 2025 in style, thousands of cyclists will gather on Sheikh Zayed Road at 6:15 AM on Sunday, November 2, for the sixth Dubai Ride.
Participants can choose between a family-friendly 4-km route through Downtown Dubai or a thrilling 12-km course past iconic landmarks like the Museum of the Future, Dubai Water Canal, and Burj Khalifa.
For seasoned cyclists, Dubai Ride Speed Laps offers an adrenaline challenge from 5 AM to 6 AM on the 12-km route at an average speed of 30 km/h.
Free Careem Bike Rentals
Participants can use the promo code (DR25) on the Careem app for a free single-trip pass and pick up a bike at Careem Bike’s pop-up stations at the Museum of the Future or Lower FCS, or any of the 200+ stations across Dubai. Free rentals are first-come, first-served from 3 AM to 8 AM, with no extra fees for rides over 45 minutes.
