New pedestrian bridge links Dubai Mall Metro Station and Coca-Cola Arena

A new pedestrian bridge linking Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station with Coca-Cola Arena at City Walk is set to open on Tuesday, improving access to the area and helping manage crowds during major events.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) says the 110-metre bridge, developed by Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, can accommodate around 10,000 pedestrians per hour.

The new crossing will provide a direct route between the Metro station and Coca-Cola Arena, reducing the need for pedestrians to cross roads at street level and limiting interaction between vehicles and pedestrians.

It is also expected to encourage more eventgoers to use Dubai Metro instead of private vehicles, helping improve traffic flow around Coca-Cola Arena and City Walk, particularly during peak periods.

With a capacity of approximately 10,000 pedestrians per hour, equivalent to 59 per cent of the crowd capacity at a single event, the bridge will be particularly valuable to visitors attending heading to Coca-Cola Arena, which hosts a diverse range of live, entertainment and sporting events throughout the year.

The project forms part of wider traffic improvements being carried out by the RTA and Dubai Holding to strengthen connectivity between key areas and tourist and entertainment destinations, and enhance road safety.

Together, they keep pace with Dubai’s urban and economic growth and reinforce its position as a pedestrian- and cycling-friendly city.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, will tomorrow, Tuesday, open a 110-metre pedestrian bridge linking Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station with Coca-Cola Arena at City Walk. The project will enhance pedestrian… pic.twitter.com/ijPF30vTCS

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 The RTA is also implementing a five-year plan to build 31 pedestrian bridges and tunnels across Dubai between 2026 and 2030, targeting key locations near public transport stations and major tourist and economic destinations.

By the end of 2025, the emirate had 178 pedestrian bridges and tunnels, up from 26 in 2006.

The pedestrian fatality rate has also fallen significantly, from 9.5 deaths per 100,000 people in 2007 to 0.22 in 2025.