Dubai: If you’re cycling down Sheikh Zayed Road this Sunday, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has made the morning a little easier by naming designated parking locations for Dubai Ride 2026 .

Dubai Ride takes place on Sunday, November 1. Riders are asked to arrive between 4am and 6am. Cycling begins at 6.15am, gates close at 7.30am and roads reopen to traffic at 8.15am, so getting there early is key.

Where to park

To make arrival smoother, the RTA has asked participants to leave their cars at one of three locations “and head directly to the event”:

Dubai World Trade Centre Parking

Dubai Mall Parking

Dubai Mall Zabeel Parking

All three sites are close to the start points along Sheikh Zayed Road and in Downtown Dubai.

Two routes, one city

This year’s event again offers two routes. The 12km Sheikh Zayed Road route takes cyclists from Dubai World Trade Centre to Safa Park and back, including a climb over the Dubai Canal bridge, and suits more experienced riders.…