Dubai road closure alert: Nad Al Sheba Cycling Race 2024 to shut down key routes

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has notified of key route closures on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 for the Nad Al Sheba Cycling Race 2024.

According to the emirate’s transport authority, key routes will be shut from 9:30 PM to 1:00 AM on the above days for the 11th edition of the NAS Sports Tournament 2024.

Get to know the NAS Cycling Race 2024 route map, which will take place on March 22 and 23 from 9:30 PM to 1:00 AM, as part of the 11th edition of the NAS Sports Tournament 2024. Please plan your trips and use alternative routes to reach your destinations easily, as the roads… pic.twitter.com/HmqiFgnHVL

— RTA (@rta_dubai) March 22, 2024

Road closure

As per the road closure map, Meydan Street heading towards Manama Street, along the Ras All Khor Industrial Zone 1 and 2  will be closed for the cycling race. The closure will extend until the Nad Al Hamar Road intersection.

The RTA advised Dubai residents to “plan your trips and use alternative routes to reach your destinations easily”, as the roads along the race track will be closed.

Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament

The cycling race is part of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament and has been organised by the Dubai Sports Council. The sports tourney is the biggest event of its kind and takes place every year during the holy month of Ramadan.

This year the competition includes multiple categories — padel tennis, running, cycling, volleyball, wheelchair basketball, jiu-jitsu and more — welcoming hopefuls of all ages and athletic abilities.

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