Sheikh Zayed road closure and all you need to know ahead of Dubai Run this weekend
Ready for Dubai to be your running track? Dubai Run is making its highly anticipated return and here’s your ultimate guide!
تزامنًا مع فعالية تحدي دبي للجري، تعلمكم #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات بإغلاق الشوارع المذكورة أعلاه يوم الأحد 24/11/2024 من الساعة 03:30 فجرًا ولغاية الساعة 10:30 صباحًا. كما ننصحكم بالتخطيط لرحلاتكم مسبقًا واستخدام الطرق البديلة لتجنّب التأخير.@DubaiPoliceHQ @DXBFitChallenge pic.twitter.com/0pARcgrpN0
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The annual run will take place this Sunday, 24 November as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), with numerous residents running through some of the city’s most iconic landmarks along Sheikh Zayed Road and beyond.
Sheikh Zayed Road closure for Dubai Run
That also means Sheikh Zayed Road will be closed during the event, between the Trade Centre Roundabout and the second bridge, from 3.30am to 10.30am, and so will the Lower Financial Centre Street along the stretch between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard will also be closed in one direction, as well as Al Sukook Street between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Boursa Street.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has advised motorists to take alternative routes. These include Financial Centre Road (upper level), Za’abeel Palace Street, Al Mustaqbal Road, Al Wasl Road, Al Khail Road and Al Bada’a Street.
What do you need to know about Dubai Run?
The Dubai Run, which marks the grand finale of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, is open to runners and fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.
Participants will have the choice of two distinct routes – a 5km route for beginners and families, and a more challenging 10 km route for experienced runners.
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