Dubai is expanding its cycling network, creating an integrated system 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. Work is also underway to complete a series of pedestrian and cycling bridges, set to be among the largest in the emirate. In addition, 22.3% of Dubai’s population now has access to cycling infrastructure.
Completed projects include the delivery of cycling tracks across multiple areas of Dubai, including Al Khawaneej 2 and Al Barsha 2 as part of the Model Residential Neighbourhoods Project, with a total length of 18.5 km — comprising 8 km in Al Khawaneej 2 and 10.5 km in Al Barsha 2. The works also included 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.
In addition, the scope of work included the provision of 25 km of dedicated tracks for bicycles and e-scooters, the upgrade of existing pedestrian walkways, and the implementation of the Safe Streets concept across internal roads. The completed projects also include the delivery of 7 km of pedestrian, cycling, and micromobility tracks, designed to connect the area with ONPASSIVE Metro Station and Al Quoz Bus Station. All tracks are scheduled to be opened during the second quarter of this year.
The development of cycling tracks forms part of a comprehensive plan to expand Dubai’s cycling network to 1,000 km by 2030. "Both existing and planned cycling tracks form an integrated network linking residential areas across the emirate with key destinations and public transport stations, encouraging the use of bicycles and other sustainable individual mobility modes for first- and last-mile journeys." 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.
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. The track will link Al Sufouh to Dubai Hills via Hessa Street, serving 12 key destinations across residential, commercial, educational, and service areas, including Al Barsha and Barsha Heights. 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.
