Dubai is constantly opening up more dedicated routes and paths for the increasing number of cyclists, and now to add more dedicated cycling paths, Dubai Municipality has announced that Mushrif Park is no also open to cyclists every day from 6am to 9pm free of charge.
The move is part of the Municipality’s plan to provide special lanes in its parks for cycling enthusiasts and in implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, to transform Dubai into a bicycle-friendly city, as well as to encourage residents to ride bicycles safely.
Dubai Municipality has provided exclusive tracks in Mushrif Park to host cycling enthusiasts, who are advised towear helmets and use only the bicycle track and not the pedestrian paths. It is not allowed for more than one person to sit on the bike unless it is designed for this. The cyclists are also urged to use the front and back lights, especially during the evening period, with the need to adhere to all precautionary measures.