One of the UAE's biggest thoroughfares was closed to traffic last year as tens of thousands of runners took part in the Dubai Run 2021. All photos: Ruel Pableo / The National unless otherwise specified
One of the UAE's biggest thoroughfares was closed to traffic last year as tens of thousands of runners took part in the Dubai Run 2021. All photos: Ruel Pableo / The National unless otherwise specified
The annual event was the culmination of the month-long Dubai Fitness Challenge, where UAE citizens, residents and visitors are invited to take part in 30 minutes of exercise, every day for 30 days
The annual event was the culmination of the month-long Dubai Fitness Challenge, where UAE citizens, residents and visitors are invited to take part in 30 minutes of exercise, every day for 30 days
Participants enjoy the carnival atmosphere on Sheikh Zayed Road
Participants enjoy the carnival atmosphere on Sheikh Zayed Road
The Dubai Run started next to the Museum of the Future at 6am
The Dubai Run started next to the Museum of the Future at 6am
Jumping and jogging, the early morning run saw people in high spirits
Jumping and jogging, the early morning run saw people in high spirits
The race ended near the Dubai World Trade Centre
The race ended near the Dubai World Trade Centre
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, at the start of the Dubai Run
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, at the start of the Dubai Run
Sheikh Hamdan soaks up the atmosphere
Sheikh Hamdan soaks up the atmosphere
Families and children made up much of the crowd for the fun run, which has two routes along Sheikh Zayed Road, one of 5km and one of 10km. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Families and children made up much of the crowd for the fun run, which has two routes along Sheikh Zayed Road, one of 5km and one of 10km. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Runners gather outside the Museum of the Future, at the start of the run. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Runners gather outside the Museum of the Future, at the start of the run. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Participants take selfies in front of the Museum of the Future
Participants take selfies in front of the Museum of the Future
The Dubai Run started before sunrise
The Dubai Run started before sunrise
Thousands of people took part in the run. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Thousands of people took part in the run. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Dubai Police supercars lead the way at the start of the Dubai Run. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Dubai Police supercars lead the way at the start of the Dubai Run. Photo: Dubai Media Office

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Road closures announced for Sunday's Dubai Run

Public have been advised to find other routes or take the Metro

Sarah Forster
Sarah Forster

November 19, 2022

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Road closures to make way for the annual Dubai Run have been announced by the Roads and Transport Authority.

Hosted by Dubai Fitness Challenge, thousands will take to the roads early on Sunday, which means many motorists will have to find other routes.

On Sunday between 4am and 10am, Sheikh Zayed Road, one of the busiest roads in the emirate, will be closed to drivers in both directions between Trade Centre Roundabout and the 2nd Interchange.

Lower Financial Centre Street and Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard will also be closed.

Dubai Run route
Dubai Run route

The public has been advised to take a different route or travel by Metro to avoid disruption.

It has been two weeks since Dubai Ride closed the same sections of the road when thousands of cyclists pedalled through the city.

Last year, more than 146,000 runners, joggers, wheelchair-users and walkers participated in Dubai Run, a highlight of Dubai Fitness Challenge.

The event is now in its fourth year.

Dubai Run route
Dubai Run route

Taking part

If you are taking part in the run you can find all the information you need here.

Dubai Run will set to start at 6.30am. Those who have registered to take part in one of the two routes — 5km and 10km — should arrive at 4am.

The run must finish by 8.30am so the roads can open again to traffic, so it is important to arrive in good time to complete the race.

The 5km and 10km routes will give participants a once-a-year chance to run along Sheikh Zayed Road.

The 5km route begins near the Museum of the Future. It then passes Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera and ends near The Dubai Mall.

The 10km route follows Sheikh Zayed Road to the Dubai Canal, then turns towards World Trade Centre before ending on Al Mustaqbal Street near the Dubai International Financial Centre.

Dubai Ride 2022: in pictures

Cyclists traverse Sheikh Zayed Road as part of the Dubai Ride. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
Cyclists traverse Sheikh Zayed Road as part of the Dubai Ride. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
Cyclists rode past some of the city's landmarks.
Cyclists rode past some of the city's landmarks.
Dubai Ride 2022 participants.
Dubai Ride 2022 participants.
Authorities closed the busy 14-lane Sheikh Zayed Road for motorists between 4am and 9am.
Authorities closed the busy 14-lane Sheikh Zayed Road for motorists between 4am and 9am.
Riders take selfies in front of Museum of the Future.
Riders take selfies in front of Museum of the Future.
The Dubai Ride covered Sheikh Zayed Road between Trade Centre Roundabout and the Safa Park interchange, as well as Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai.
The Dubai Ride covered Sheikh Zayed Road between Trade Centre Roundabout and the Safa Park interchange, as well as Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai.
The event was open to cyclists of all ages and abilities.
The event was open to cyclists of all ages and abilities.
The Dubai Ride began at 6.30am.
The Dubai Ride began at 6.30am.
The free event is the largest for the cycling community in the emirate.
The free event is the largest for the cycling community in the emirate.
The RTA allowed participants who didn't have bikes to rent a Careem Bike for free at certain entrances of the race.
The RTA allowed participants who didn't have bikes to rent a Careem Bike for free at certain entrances of the race.
Families, recreational and professional cyclists take part in the Dubai Ride each year.
Families, recreational and professional cyclists take part in the Dubai Ride each year.
Sheikh Zayed Road is usually closed to cyclists.
Sheikh Zayed Road is usually closed to cyclists.
Participants chose either a 4km or 12km route.
Participants chose either a 4km or 12km route.
Thousands of people took part in annual Dubai Ride on the skyscraper-lined super-highway that cuts through the centre of the city.
Thousands of people took part in annual Dubai Ride on the skyscraper-lined super-highway that cuts through the centre of the city.
Participants cycle past the Museum of the Future in the early hours of Sunday.
Participants cycle past the Museum of the Future in the early hours of Sunday.
The Dubai Ride is a precursor to the Dubai Run, which follows a similar route.
The Dubai Ride is a precursor to the Dubai Run, which follows a similar route.
A cyclist performs a stunt along Sheikh Zayed Road.
A cyclist performs a stunt along Sheikh Zayed Road.
Dubai Police manage traffic for the Dubai Ride.
Dubai Police manage traffic for the Dubai Ride.
The Dubai Ride took place on both sides of Sheikh Zayed Road.
The Dubai Ride took place on both sides of Sheikh Zayed Road.
Riders captured in front of the Museum of the Future.
Riders captured in front of the Museum of the Future.
Participants after the event.
Participants after the event.
The Dubai Ride transformed the city's major roads into a giant cycling track.
The Dubai Ride transformed the city's major roads into a giant cycling track.
Cyclists ride on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Cyclists ride on Sheikh Zayed Road.
A cycling group taking part in the Dubai Ride.
A cycling group taking part in the Dubai Ride.
The ride began in the early hours.
The ride began in the early hours.
The event takes place as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge.
The event takes place as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge.
Dubai Fitness Challenge encourages the city’s residents to commit to 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 days.
Dubai Fitness Challenge encourages the city’s residents to commit to 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 days.
The Dubai Ride takes place annually.
The Dubai Ride takes place annually.
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