Look: Dubai on track to becoming a bicycle-friendly city

The construction of cycling tracks in the Emirate of Dubai is in response to the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to provide suitable and attractive options for residents and tourists of Dubai and encourage them to practice the sport of biking. It is also part of RTA’s master plan for the provision of dedicated cycling lanes spanning the entire Emirate. Above, cyclists at the Meydan cycle track in Dubai.

Cyclists during their early morning ride at Al Qudra cycle track in Dubai. To ensure that Dubai turns into a bicycle-friendly city, the RTA has so far laid out around 425km cycling tracks in areas such as Saih Al Salam, Bab Al Shams, Al Qudra Road, Dubai Water Canal, Jumeirah Beach Road, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, in addition to recent projects across Al Khawaneej and Al Warqa, as well as joint tracks in Al Qusais, Al Karama and Al Mankhool.

The RTA said the overall bicycle tracks across Dubai will extend to 647km by 2025. Above, cyclists enjoying their early morning ride at Al Qudra cycle track in Dubai.

Cyclists at Al Khawaneej cycle tracks in Dubai. With great weather from October right through to May, cyclists are drawn to the varied terrains, state of the art cycling tracks.

The recently organised Dubai Ride is an excellent example of the encouragement given to cyclists. Above, the Meydan cycling track which 13 km in length. This track, in District One community, is a special track with connection to Nad Al Sheba cycle track.

Cyclists enjoying their early morning ride at Al Qudra cycle track in Dubai. One of the longest tracks in Dubai which connects Al Barrari area with Bab Al Shams through Al Qudra road.

Cyclists at Al Khawaneej cycle tracks in Dubai. The track is 19 km in length and serves Al Khawaneej Community and connects to Mushrif Park track.

Cyclists must wear a protective helmet and a reflective jacket. Above, cyclists at the Meydan cycle track in Dubai.

Cycling tracks are continuously being built and safety signs put up, making people more interested in hitting the streets with their two-wheelers. Cyclists enjoying their ride at Dubai Marina cycle track.

Any person under the age of 12 years is not allowed to ride a bicycle on the road or on a bicycle track except when accompanied by a person who is not less than 18 years old.

Cyclists must comply with the general safety conditions.

These lanes are intended to be used by an environment-friendly means of mobility or practicing sport; which echoes RTA’s vision. Above, cyclists at the Al Khawaneej cycle track.

An aerial view of the Al Qudra cycling track.

Cyclists must dismount when crossing at the pedestrian crossing and they must ride towards traffic, not the other way around and follow the designated cycle path.