A quick rundown of the Dubai Marathon routes and the available parking spots.
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has set out a traffic plan for the Dubai Marathon 2017, which kicks off on Friday, January 20, in cooperation with the Dubai Police and the UAE Athletics Federation. The event encompasses three races: a Marathon over 42 km, a road race over 10 km, and fun run over 4 km.
The RTA has taken necessary actions towards managing the traffic movement on the three courses of the event. The impacted streets will be opened gradually after the passing of the last contestant starting from 9:00 am until the end of the race at 12:00 noon.
The closure of roads used by the race coordinated with the Dubai Police involves the management of traffic movement on intersections of Jumeirah Street and King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Street from 06:00 am to 12:00 noon. Alternative traffic routes will be provided around the course of the race and surrounding streets in the area in order to mitigate the traffic impacts of the event.
The route of the 42-km long marathon starting from Umm Suqeim Street (between the two intersections of Dubai Police Academy & Madinat Jumeirah), passes through King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Street (between the intersections of Madinat Jumeirah and Dubai Media City), Jumeirah Street (the sector between Madinat Jumeirah and the Dry Dock), and returns to Umm Suqeim Street.
The route of the Road Race, extending 10 km, starting from Umm Suqeim Street (between the two intersections of Dubai Police Academy & Madinat Jumeirah) and passes to the intersections of Madinat Jumeirah and Dubai Media City on King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Street and back to the starting point.
The route of Fun Run over 4 km, runs between the two intersections of Dubai Police Academy & Madinat Jumeirah on Umm Suqeim Street, passes through Omran Tariam Street in the direction of King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Street, and returns to the starting point as shown in the chart.
RTA calls on road users to cooperate with the concerned bodies to ensure the success of the race through observing traffic instructions and directional signage leading to alternative roads such as Al Wasl Street and Sheikh Zayed Road during the morning period of road closure. Such compliance will enhance the safety, and enable RTA achieve its vision of Safe and Smooth Transport for All.
TIMINGS:
Marathon - 6:30 am
10km Road Race - 9:00 am
4 km Fun Run - 11:00 am
WHICH ROADS WILL BE CLOSED
Below are the routes marked for all the three races and these roads will be closed from midnight Friday 12 am until 1 pm. These include the Jumeirah Beach road, Al Sufouh road, Madinat Jumeirah and Police Academy areas.
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2:30 PM - 18 Jan 2017
The 42 Km Marathon route
Route for 10 Km Road Race
Route for 4 km Fun Run
Driving instructions to the Meydan
WHERE TO PARK:
There will be many accessible areas to park along the Al Wasl road junctions away from the start and finish line. Parking would be possible in the Mall of the Emirates/Al Barsha area with access made by crossing from the Dubai Metro Bridge at Mall of the Emirates taking you to the back of the start, walking past the Dubai Police Academy.
WHERE NOT TO PARK:
If you are travelling by car, plan your trip in advance. Avoid parking in the immediate areas near the start and finish. It is advised not to attempt to park in the Jumeirah Beach Road, Al Sufouh Road, Madinat Jumeirah or Police Academy area. There will be extensive road closures in place in these areas.
BOOKING A CAB:
The Dubai Marathon website mentions that there will be a taxi drop off point before the race and collection point after the race on the Al Wasl Road. It is advisable to book your taxi in advance to avoid delays and plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before the start. Extra taxis will be available throughout the morning and afternoon.
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