Dubai's RTA completes 13 cycling tracks; more pedestrian bridges under construction
A total of 13 cycling tracks have been completed in Dubai as a part of the Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) master plan to build 15 tracks across various areas of the emirate, with a total length of 162 km.
The project involves an integrated cycling network linking existing tracks from Al Khawaneej to Al Mamzar Beach, from Al Warqa’a to Saih Al Salam, and from Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to Jumeirah.
The authority is also working on a series of pedestrian and cycling bridges, set to be among the largest in the emirate.
These include:
A bridge over Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road connecting Al Khawaneej track to Al Mamzar Beach
A bridge over Dubai–Al Ain Road linking Saih Al Salam track with tracks in Al Warqa’a and Al Khawaneej
A bridge over Sheikh Zayed Road connecting cycling tracks in Al Sufouh and Jumeirah with the track along Hessa Street
A bridge over Al Khail Road, linking Dubai Hills with the cycling track along Hessa Street and Mall of the Emirates
All tracks are scheduled to open during the second quarter of this year.
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Making Dubai a cycling-friendly city
With these projects, RTA aims to enhance Dubai's global standing as a cycling-friendly city. It is now one of the world's top 100 such cities, according to the 2025 Copenhagenize Index — and the first in the Middle East to achieve this distinction.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, said that the integrated pedestrian and cycling networks encourage the use of sustainable options such as public transport and bicycles.
“The selection of track locations was based on comprehensive field studies, taking into account population density, land use integration, proximity to major tourism and economic destinations, and connectivity with public transport hubs," he added.
Kilometres of tracks completed
"RTA’s initiatives have increased the total length of cycling tracks from 560 km at the end of 2024 to 636 km by the end of 2025, while cyclist satisfaction with cycling infrastructure in Dubai reached 85 per cent," said Al Tayer. "The number of cycling trips rose from 46.6 million in 2024 to 57.3 million in 2025, representing a 23.5 per cent increase. In addition, 22.3 per cent of Dubai’s population now has access to cycling infrastructure.”
The completed projects include:
Cycling tracks in Al Khawaneej 2 and Al Barsha 2
A 700-metre cycling track in Tolerance District, alongside the implementation of the Soft Mobility Project, which introduced targeted mobility enhancements in and around public transport stations. The project covered Al Souk Al Kabeer, Hor Al Anz, and Abu Hail, in addition to five key public transport stations: BurJuman, Sharaf DG, Palm Deira, Baniyas and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall.
Twenty five kilometres of dedicated tracks for bicycles and e-scooters
Upgrading of existing pedestrian walkways
Implementation of the Safe Streets concept across internal roads
Seven kilometres of pedestrian, cycling, and micromobility tracks to connect the area with Onpassive Metro Station and Al Quoz Bus Station
A pedestrian and cycling bridge over Al Manara Street. The bridge incorporates design elements that reflect the character and identity of the area.
Pedestrian and cycling tracks at the entrances of Al Warqa’a, linking them to existing tracks in the area with a total length of 11 km.
Cycling tracks as part of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project, with a total length of approximately 10 km.
Projects underway
A dedicated cycling and e-scooter track is being developed as part of Hessa Street Development Project. The track will link Al Sufouh to Dubai Hills via Hessa Street.
The new track incorporates two bridges. The first spans Sheikh Zayed Road over a length of 528 metres, while the second crosses Al Khail Road, extending 501 metres. Each bridge is 5 metres wide, with 3 metres dedicated to cycling and e-scooters and 2 metres allocated for pedestrian use.
Both bridges feature distinctive architectural designs inspired by their surrounding environment. The bridge over Sheikh Zayed Road expresses the concept of connectivity through interwoven lines, while its open structural form enhances visual integration with the surrounding area and nearby towers. In contrast, the bridge over Al Khail Road draws on the interplay of sunlight, translated into flowing lines that create a sense of calm for pedestrians and cyclists, away from the noise of traffic. The design also takes into account the sun’s path, integrating natural light into the overall architectural composition.
The track has an estimated capacity of approximately 5,200 users per hour.
Two of the largest pedestrian and cycling bridges are also being developed by RTA. The first spans Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, connecting Al Twar and Al Muhaisnah over a length of 816 metres, while the second crosses Dubai–Al Ain Road, linking Dubai Silicon Oasis and Liwan, with a total length of 719 metres.
RTA is also delivering pedestrian and cycling tracks across several areas, including Al Warqa’a, Al Nahda Street in Al Qusais, Tunis Street, International City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Wadi Al Safa, as well as Jumeirah and Al Quoz, with a total length of 64 km.
As part of the Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project, RTA is also implementing a 4 km cycling track, in addition to a further 7 km of cycling tracks across a number of development areas. This includes 2 km of tracks under Al Ruwayyah Street Development Project, which links Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street. The project serves Warsan 4 and Dubai Silicon Oasis—both key mixed-use areas with residential and commercial activity—as well as Dubai Academic City, which hosts a large student population.
RTA is also delivering a 3.2 km cycling track as part of a major road development project in Wadi Al Safa 5, linking Emirates Road with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street. The project serves Arabian Ranches 3 and Villanova, both established residential communities.
In addition, a cycling track of approximately 2 km is being implemented as part of a road development project in Al Safa 4, serving several key development areas, including Falcon City and City of Arabia.
