Dubai Ride registration is open, and it costs nothing. On Sunday, 1 November 2026, Sheikh Zayed Road closes to cars and thousands of cyclists take over all 14 lanes. You choose a 4km family loop or a 12km road route. You must register online first, because there is no ride without a bib. Here is how to sign up, when to collect your bib, and what to bring for Dubai Ride on 1 November.
Dubai Ride 2026 at a Glance
Dubai Ride marks the beginning of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, which is organised by DP World, the Department of Economy and Tourism, and Dubai Sports Council. It is a community bike ride event that is not timed or raced. Last year, there were a total of 40,327 participants in this event, and it is expected to see more participation in 2026.
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Entry: Free, but registration is compulsory
Routes: 4km Downtown family loop and 12km Sheikh Zayed Road route
Where to book: dubaifitnesschallenge.com
Dubai Ride Registration: How to Sign Up
Dubai ride registration is quick. Open dubaifitnesschallenge.com, log in or create your free account, then press Register on the Dubai Ride page. Pick your route, your start gate and whether you want a shirt. The 12km route has five gates. The 4km route has one. Save your confirmation email, because you need it for your bib.
Step 1: open dubaifitnesschallenge.com/en/dubai-ride
Step 2: log in or create a free account
Step 3: press Register, then choose route, gate and shirt
Step 4: keep your confirmation email or QR code
Arrival window: 4 am to 6 am, as reported. Confirm in your booking.
Who Can Join Dubai Ride 2026
Dubai Ride is open to all ages and fitness levels. An adult must accompany riders under 18. Parents or guardians can register up to three children and accept the waiver for them. Adults accept it in their own name. Pedal-assisted e-bikes are allowed.
Age: All ages (Under 18 ride with an adult)
Children per parent: Up to three
Allowed: Pedal-assisted e-bikes
Not allowed: Scooters and other motorised vehicles
Dubai Ride 1 November: Start Time and Gates
Dubai Ride 1 November starts in the dark, so plan for it. Arrive between 4 am and 6 am. The event page lists a 6:00 am start, and routes open at 6:15 am. Everyone must start by 7:30 am. The 12km route has five start gates: Museum of the Future, Al Satwa, Coca-Cola Arena, Business Bay, and Lower Financial Street. The 4km family route has one. Finish where you started.
Arrive: 4am to 6am
Routes open: 6:15am
Last start: 7:30am
Route closes: 8 am
Gates: Five for the 12km route, one for the 4km route
Dubai Ride Routes: 4km or 12km
The 4km Downtown route follows Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard past Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera and Burj Khalifa. It is flat and suits families and first-timers. The 12km route runs from Dubai World Trade Centre to Safa Park and back, passing the Museum of the Future and Coca-Cola Arena. It includes a climb over the Dubai Canal Bridge.
4km: Flat Downtown loop for all ages and abilities
12km: Sheikh Zayed Road route for more experienced riders
Speed limit: 25km/h
Maps: Detailed route maps are available to registered riders
Bib and Shirt Collection at Zabeel Park
Every rider must wear a numbered bib. Collect yours at the Dubai Municipality 30x30 Fitness Village in Zabeel Park from 28 to 31 October. Bring your registration QR code. Collection times are shown during registration. Collection closes on 31 October, the day before the ride
Venue: Dubai Municipality 30x30 Fitness Village, Zabeel Park
Dates: 28 to 31 October 2026
Bring: Your registration QR code
What to Bring and Ride Rules
Bring a roadworthy bike and a helmet. Nobody hands them out, and there are no rental bikes. Wear your bib on your body. Keep to the 25km/h limit and follow the marshals. Carry a filled water bottle, because water stations line the route. Skip large bags, as there is no bag drop. Leave pets at home.
Mandatory: Bike, helmet and numbered bib
Helmets: Required for everyone, including children in bike seats or trailers
Wear: Closed sports shoes
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Complete the 12km course if you ride your bike on a weekly basis. Ride the 4km route if you have kids with you or you are new to cycling. The decision of your gate should depend upon where you plan on parking rather than where the landmark is located. Your bicycle cannot be taken inside the Metro system unless it is a foldable one, and you will start and end at the same location.
