Abu Dhabi announces partial road closures this weekend

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Last updated: December 12, 2025 | 20:06

Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Assistant Online Editor

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Road closure this weekend

Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced partial road closure between Sat, Dec 13, and Mon, Dec 15, on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (E10).

In addition to this closure, Abu Dhabi will see some other closures because of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, taking place on Sat, Dec 13.

The Elite Marathon kicks off at 5:45am from Zayed Sports City, covering the full 42.195 kilometres. Following this, age-group races and the two-runner relay start at 6:00am. Runners will pass iconic Abu Dhabi landmarks including Capital Gate, ADNOC Headquarters, the Corniche, Qasr Al Hosn, and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, before returning to the finish line at Zayed Sports City. The 10-kilometre race begins at 6.15am, while the 5km and 2.5km races start at 6.00am.

The event boasts a total prize fund of over US$300,000, with the Elite Marathon winners in both men’s and women’s categories receiving US$50,000 each. Wheelchair category champions take home US$3,150, with prizes for second and third places, as well as awards for the 10-kilometre race.

The ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon Village opens at 5am at the park behind ADNOC Headquarters and runs until 1:00pm, offering sponsor pavilions, fitness and yoga sessions, sports activities, children’s zones, and live entertainment for the whole family.

Karishma H. NandkeolyarAssistant Online Editor

Karishma Nandkeolyar is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with a lifelong love for storytelling — she wrote her first “book” at age six and has been chasing the next sentence ever since. Known for her sharp wit, thoughtful takes, and ability to find the humor in just about anything, she covers everything from celebrity culture and internet trends to everyday lifestyle moments that make you go, “Same.” Her work blends insight with a conversational tone that feels like catching up with your cleverest friend — if your friend also had a deadline and a latte in hand. Off-duty, Karishma is a proud dog mom who fully believes her pup has a personality worth documenting, and yes, she does narrate those inner monologues out loud. Whether she’s writing features, curating content, or crafting the perfect headline, Karishma brings curiosity, creativity, and just the right amount of sarcasm to the mix.

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