A new cycling track in Dubai. RTA

Cycling routes across Dubai are continuing to expand, with the Roads and Transport Authority announcing on Sunday (March 29) the completion of 13 cycling tracks as part of a wider master plan covering 162km. The tracks form part of a broader network linking key areas across the emirate, including routes connecting Al Khawaneej to Al Mamzar Beach, Al Warqa’a to Saih Al Salam, and Dubai International Financial Centre to Jumeirah. Work is also ongoing on a series of pedestrian and cycling bridges designed to improve connectivity between major roads and communities. These include crossings over Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Dubai–Al Ain Road, Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. The bridges are expected to connect existing and new cycling tracks across areas such as Al Sufouh, Jumeirah, Dubai Hills and Hessa Street, with completion scheduled in the second quarter of 2026. The project is part of a long-term plan to expand Dubai’s cycling network to 1,000km by 2030. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, said the expansion aligns with broader mobility and safety goals. “The expansion of pedestrian and cycling tracks and bridges reflects the directives of the UAE’s wise leadership to enhance road safety and provide a safe and sustainable mobility environment for all road users,” he said. He added that the network is designed to connect residential areas with destinations and transport hubs. “Both existing and planned cycling tracks form an integrated network linking residential areas across the emirate with key destinations and public transport stations, encouraging the use of bicycles and other sustainable individual mobility modes for first- and last-mile journeys,” Al Tayer said. According to the RTA, the selection of routes was based on field studies that considered population density, land use and proximity to key locations. Dubai’s cycling infrastructure has expanded in recent years, increasing from 560km at the end of 2024 to 636km by the end of 2025. The RTA reported that cycling trips rose from 46.6 million in 2024 to 57.3 million in 2025, while 22.3 percent of residents now have access to cycling infrastructure. The emirate was also included in the 2025 Copenhagenize Index, ranking among the world’s top 100 cycling-friendly cities. ICA/Expat Media
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