The Dubai Metro will open early on 20th November due to the Dubai Run which takes place along Sheikh Zayed Road.
Runners will need to be pre-registered and should arrive at the time nominated during the registration process; starting from 4am to ensure everyone reaches on time for the run’s start at 6:30am. The run is a great chance to encounter Sheikh Zayed Road with no traffic for a change!
To enable everyone to get there with the least amount of trouble, Dubai Metro will be open from 3:30am and is the easiest way to travel to and from Dubai Run presented by Mai Dubai. So if you are planning to take part in the Dubai Run then please consider using Dubai Metro to get there. You can park at Rashidiya station or at Jebel Ali station (which used to be Nakheel Harbor and Tower) and travel from there. Alternatively, park at one of the Dubai World Trade Centre car parks for the 10km route, or at Dubai Mall for the 5km route where participants can make their way to the start line using Dubai Metro.
Make sure you have a NOL card with AED 15 credit to use Dubai Metro. If you are running the 5km route the best station to head for is Emirates Towers or DIFC metro stations to start your run.
If you are on the 10km route, head for World Trade Centre or Max (previously Al Jafilia) station.
As there were over 100,000 participants taking part in last year’s run it is expected to be very busy so be prepared and good luck to everyone who is running!