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Dubai RTA Announces Temporary Road Closures for Women’s Cycling Race: What You Need To Know

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced temporary road closures on Thursday, February 6, due to the UAE Tour Women’s cycling race. The race, which is set to begin at 12:45 PM from the Dubai Police Officer’s Club, will conclude at Dubai Harbour at 4:40 PM

As part of the race route, 15 streets will be temporarily closed, with access restored after the last cyclist passes through. The affected roads are:

Latifa Hospital Street
Oud Metha Road
Al Seef Street
Corniche Street
Al Khaleej Street
Omar bin Al Khattab Street
Baniyas Road
Rebat Street
Tripoli Street
Zayed bin Hamdan
Al Qudra Street
Sayh As Salam Street
Umm Suqeim Street
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street
Dubai Harbour area

Drivers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time to avoid any inconvenience.

The UAE Tour Women’s race, which spans from February 6 to February 9, features four challenging stages across the UAE. This year’s edition will see top cyclists like Elisa Longo Borghini, the winner of the inaugural 2023 edition, compete for the title. Longo Borghini, now racing for UAE Team ADQ, will be supported by fellow rider Silvia Persico, who took third place last year.

Other notable competitors include Mavi Garcia, Juliette Labous, Ashleigh Moolman Pasio, and Antonia Niedermaier, all of whom are strong contenders for the overall title. Sprint battles are also expected, with European champion Lorena Wiebes and Charlotte Kool among the favorites for stage victories.

The event will also showcase some of the biggest names in cycling, including Olympic gold medalist and 12-time world champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, as well as Paris-Roubaix Femmes winners Elizabeth Deignan and Alison Jackson.

UAE Tour Women 2025 Stages:

February 6: Stage 1 – Dubai Police Officer’s Club to Dubai Harbour (149km)
February 7: Stage 2 – Al Dhafra Fort to Al Mirfa (111km)
February 8: Stage 3 – Al Ain Qasr Al Muwaiji to Jebel Hafeet (152km)
February 9: Stage 4 – Abu Dhabi Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Academy to Abu Dhabi Breakwater (128km)

This year’s UAE Tour Women promises thrilling competition and a spectacle for cycling fans worldwide. Be sure to plan your routes accordingly and enjoy the excitement!

Ayesha Safdar