Road closures announced in Dubai for UAE Tour

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Watch out for rolling road closures in Dubai on Friday, February 21, as part of the fifth stage of the UAE Tour cycling event.

Traffic will be halted in phases to make way for the 160 km race, which starts from the American University in Dubai at 12:30 PM.

Riders will pass through Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Naseem Street, Al Khail Road, Al Jamayel Street and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, before finishing opposite the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University at about 4:30 PM.

The route will also cover First Al Khail Street, Al Asayel Street, Al Khamila Street, Al Fay Street, Hessa Street, Al Qudra Road, Saih Al Salam Street, Tripoli Street, Rebat Street, Nad Al Hamar Road, Ras Al Khor Road, Al Meydan Road and Dubai-Al Ain Road.

As part of the traffic management procedures, some roads will be temporarily closed for 10 to 15 minutes.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has advised motorists to plan ahead and leave early to ensure a smooth journey.

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