Cyclists Take Over Sheikh Zayed Road for Dubai Fitness Challenge

For a few hours on Sunday morning, bicycles replaced cars on one of Dubai’s busiest highways as thousands of riders took part in an annual event celebrating the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC).

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A section of the 12-lane Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) was closed to traffic, allowing cyclists to glide past some of the city’s most iconic landmarks — including the Burj Khalifa and the Museum of the Future — in a rare, car-free experience.

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The ride was part of the Dubai 30×30 initiative, which encourages residents to commit to 30 minutes of daily exercise for 30 days each November.

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Normally packed with vehicles, Sheikh Zayed Road offered a refreshing change of pace, giving participants a unique view of Dubai’s skyline while promoting the city’s growing culture of fitness and wellbeing.

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