Dubai: Partial road closures and expected delays as UAE Tour Women kicks off

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that certain roads will be temporarily closed on Thursday, February 6, for the UAE Tour Women cycling race.

The race started at 12:45 pm from the Dubai Police Officers' Club and will conclude at Dubai Harbour at 4:40 pm, covering a total of 149 km.

Traffic disruptions are expected along the route, including Dubai Police Officers' Club to Latifa Hospital Street.

The RTA has released the route map for the UAE Tour Women 2025 and confirmed that affected roads will reopen after the last cyclist has passed. Commuters are advised to plan ahead and leave early to avoid delays.

The UAE Tour Women spans four stages, running from Thursday, February 6, to Sunday, February 9.

Meanwhile, Dubai Police have announced the start of road closures via social media, listing affected routes and urging motorists to use alternate roads.

The UAE Tour Women 2025 will take place from February 6-9, covering 540 km over four stages from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. The race includes flat and mountain stages, passing key landmarks.

The UAE Tour 2025 follows from February 17-23, spanning 1,013 km across seven stages, starting in Al Dhafra and ending in Al Ain. It features four flat stages, two mountain climbs (Jebel Jais & Jebel Hafeet), and a 12.2 km individual time trial.

Both tours highlight the UAE’s diverse landscapes and major tourist attractions.

Elite cyclists competing across four stages:

This prestigious race showcases the UAE’s diverse landscapes and top tourist attractions.

Following the women’s event, the UAE Tour 2025 will take place from February 17 to February 23, covering 1,013 km over seven stages, including:

The UAE Tour remains one of the country’s most significant sporting events, drawing top international teams and riders.

Plan your trips accordingly and follow updates for real-time traffic and race information.