New tracks for cycling enthusiasts in Dubai

Tuesday, 8 June 2021 06:19

By ARN News Staff

Dubai is working towards becoming one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world.

According to the Dubai Media Office, the emirate has so far dedicated 463 kilometers in cycling tracks.

It also clarified that the city announced 18 main initiatives as part of its new strategy for 2025.

It involves creating a bicycle track network that extends 668 kilometers in the emirate and allocating a total investment of AED 400 million to the new strategy.

#Dubai - A Bicycle-Friendly City pic.twitter.com/OOKOpZTUm5
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 7, 2021

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