Road closures announced for Dubai Ride

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Two major roads will be closed to traffic on Sunday morning to make way for the Dubai Ride cycling event.

Sheikh Zayed Road and the Lower Financial Centre Street will be closed in both directions on November 12, from 3:30 am to 9:00 am.

Motorists are advised to plan their trips in advance and follow the signs for alternative routes.

These include Al Wasl Street, Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Al Asayel Street, 2nd Zaa’beel Street, 2nd December Street, and Al Hadiqa Street.

Dubai Ride is one of the most highly anticipated events on the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) calendar.

The community event is open to cyclists of all ages and abilities and features two routes: the 12km Sheikh Zayed Road course and the 4km Downtown family route along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard.

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