Heading out early this Sunday? Expect major road closures across Dubai
Runners will take to the streets this Sunday as Dubai’s popular Burj2Burj Half Marathon makes its return, bringing temporary road closures and traffic diversions to several key routes.
Taking place on Sunday, February 8, the sold out event will see thousands of runners cover the 21.1km distance, with roads affected from the early hours of the morning. If you’re planning to be out and about, here’s everything you need to know.
Where the race runs
The half marathon gets underway at 6.30am, starting close to the Museum of the Future on Al Mustaqbal Street. From there, runners will weave through some of Dubai’s most recognisable areas, passing the Burj Khalifa early in the race before continuing towards the coastline.
The finish line will be set at Umm Suqeim Park, right near the Burj Al Arab.
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Roads affected on Sunday morning
Drivers are advised to allow extra time and plan alternative routes, as a number of busy roads will be partially or fully closed between 5.30am and 10.30am, depending on race progress.
From 5.30am to 8.30am, expect closures or restrictions on:
- Al Mustaqbal Street (southbound, from Jumeirah Emirates Towers)
- Lower Financial Centre Street (inner westbound lanes)
- Al Safa Street (partial westbound closure)
- Al Wasl Road (partial closure of the northbound inner lane)
- No left turns permitted onto Al Hudaiba Road
- Additional closures include:
- Jumeirah Beach Road, southbound before the Canal Bridge (partially closed from 6.30am to 9.20am)
- Jumeirah Beach Road, southbound after the Canal Bridge (fully closed from 5.30am to 8.25am)
Neighbourhood access
Between 6.30am and 10.30am, traffic controls will be in place in Al Manara and Umm Al Sheif. Diversions will be available via Al Manara and Umm Al Sheif junctions. Most roads are expected to reopen by around 9.30am, although timings may vary depending on how the race progresses.
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