In Dubai, roads are closed for the duration of the Dubai Tour 2018 bike race.
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a plan to organize the 6th run of the Dubai Tour 2018. A number of alternative routes are proposed for motorists to avoid temporary closure of roads.
The Dubai Tour consists of five stages, which will be held from February 6 to 10 from 11:00 to 15:30 daily.
The entire cycle race route covers 870 km, both in Dubai and in other emirates.
Maita Bin Adai, Director General of the profile agency at RTA, said: “The role of the RTA is to ensure the success of this mega-event. To this end, we are coordinating with many public and private organizations, including the Dubai Sports Council, the Dubai Police and the UAE Cycling Federation, to ensure the safety of road users. "
The first stage of the race will be held on Tuesday, February 6. Like all subsequent stages, it starts with Skydive Dubai at King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street. This day the race ends at Palm Jumeirah. It passes through Umm Suqeim Street, Al Khail Road, Motor City, Al Qudra Road, Emirates Road (Sheikh Hamdan Complex and the Global Village), Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road, Mohammed bin Zayed Road, JAFZA Street, Jebel Ali Port in the direction of Sheikh Zayed Road, Qarn Al Sabkha Street, Al Worood Street, First Al Khail Road, Al Khamila Street, First Al Khail Road, Hessa Street.
The following alternative routes are suggested for this day: Abdullah Omran bin Taryam Street, Al Thaniya Street, Hessa Street, Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Al Yalayes Road, Emirates Road, Al Manara Street and First Al Khail Road
The second stage will be held on Wednesday, February 7. It also starts with Skydive Dubai on King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street and passes through Umm Suqeim Street, Al Khail Road, Dubai Design District, Ras Al Khor Street, Al Aweer Road, Emirates Road, and then moves to the Emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.
Abdullah Omran bin Taryam Street, Hessa Street, Al Thaniya Street, Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Al Manama Street, and First Al Khail Road are suggested as alternatives to blocked streets.
The third stage will be held on February 8. It will include Umm Suqeim Street, Al Khail Road, Ras Al Khor Street, Dubai-Al Ain Road, Academic City Street, Al Aweer Road and Hatta-Oman Road. The race will move to the emirates of Sharjah and Fujairah.
Alternative routes for this day: Abdullah Omran bin Taryam Street, Hessa Street, Al Thanya Street, Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Ras Al Khor Street, Al Aweer Road, Dubai-Al Ain Road and First Al Khail Road.
On February 9, race participants will again go to Umm Suqeim Street and drive along Al Khail Road, Ras Al Khor Street, Al Aweer Road and Hatta-Oman Road with a stop in Sharjah, Fujairah, Hatta.
Alternative routes: Abdullah Omran bin Taryam Street, Hessa Street, Al Thaniya Street, Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Ras Al Manama Street, and Al Khail Road.
Saturday will be the last day of the Dubai Tour 2018. Traditionally, Skydive Dubai riders will go to Umm Suqeim Street and drive along Al Asayel Street, Al Waha Street, First Al Khail Road, Meydan Street, Dubai-Al Ain Road, Ras Al Khor Street, Nad Al Hamar Street, Tripoli Street via Mushrif Park, Al Khawaneej Street, Academic City Street, Tunis Street, Al Nahda Street, Damascus Street, Baghdad Street, Cairo Street, Al Mamzar Beach Street, Al Khaleej Street, Baniyas Street, Al Maktoum Bridge, Tariq bin Ziyad Street, Khalid bin Al Waleed Street, Al Seef Street, Street 3, Al Fahidi Street, Ali bin Abi Taleb Street, Al Ghubaiba Street, Al Falah Street, Al Khaleej Street, Al Mina Street, Sheikh Rashid Street, Mina Rashid , Jumeirah Street, Al Thanya Street, Al Wasl Street, Al Safa Street and finish the race at City Walk.
Alternative routes for this day: Abdullah Omran bin Taryam Street, Hessa Street, Al Thaniya Street, Al Saadah Street, Oud Metha Street, Latifa bint Hamdan Street, Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Ras Al Khor Street, Al Aweer Road , Dubai-Al Ain Road, and Al Khail Road, Al Wuhaida Street, Al Garhoud Bridge, Floating Bridge, Sheikh Rashid Street, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, Al Mankhool Street, Al Manara Street and Umm Amara Street.
