Find out which routes will be off-limits as thousands of cyclists take over the city for Dubai’s biggest community ride
Not in your calendar yet? Save the date — the Dubai Fitness Challenge kicks off this November, starting with the Dubai Ride on 2 November 2025. As the city gears up for this iconic event, expect road closures while cyclists take over the streets.
Here are the road closures in Dubai you need to know about
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According to a post by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the following roads will be closed:
- Sheikh Zayed Road (between Trade Centre Roundabout and Al Hadiqa Road bridge)
- Lower Financial Centre Street (between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road)
- One-way direction of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard
The traffic closure plan will be in effect from 3 AM to 10 AM on 2 November 2025.
If you have somewhere you have to be at that hour, don’t worry; RTA shared alternative routes to take:
- Upper Financial Centre Street
- Zabeel Palace Road
- Al Wasl Road
- Al Khail Road
- Al Asayel Street
You can check out all the closed roads and alternative routes on the map in the shared video.
If you don’t want to risk being late, it’s a good idea to leave a bit earlier than planned.
Still want to join the Dubai Ride?
You can still register here
What is the Dubai Fitness Challenge?
The Dubai Fitness Challenge is back this year from 1–30 November, encouraging everyone to get moving for 30 minutes a day, for 30 days.
Launched in 2017 by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the Dubai Fitness Challenge has grown bigger every year. The 2024 edition saw 2.7 million participants — more than double the turnout of the first challenge. Way to go, Dubai!
