Traffic delays expected as UAE Tour heads to Dubai

Wednesday, 21 February 2024 11:57

By ARN News Staff

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has warned of delays on the roads between 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday as the fourth stage of the UAE Tour reaches Dubai.

The 175 km route sets off from Dubai Police Officer's Club, heading to Downtown Dubai and round the Burj Khalifa before crossing Deira and skimming past the Big Flag.

The course then heads inland to Al Qudra Cycle track and then back towards the coast by Jumeirah islands, passes by Palm Jumeirah and on to finish at Dubai Harbour.

The race is set to run from approximately mid-day, to around 4:30 p.m, with traffic temporarily suspended for 10-15 minutes at specific street intersections while riders are passing,

Here is the route of the #UAETour 2024, held on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Please set out early to reach your destinations smoothly, as traffic will be temporarily suspended for 10-15 minutes at specific street intersections while runners are passing,… pic.twitter.com/t3gekCxSpr
— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 21, 2024

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