RTA warns of delays on some Dubai roads

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has warned of delays on some key roads on Friday due to the events taking place at the Coca-Cola Arena.

The areas likely to be affected are Al Safa Street, Al Badaa Street and the Sheikh Zayed Road at the intersection with the Financial Centre Street.

Heavy traffic is expected around these streets from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am. 

The RTA has urged motorists to use alternative routes like Al Wasl Street, Al Meydan Street and Al Khail Road.

Meanwhile, those heading to the events at Coca-Cola Arena are advised to take the Dubai Metro.

#Reminder: Expected delay on Al Safa St., Al Badaa St., &Sheikh Zayed Rd. at the intersection with the Financial Centre St. today on Jan 20, 6:00PM-12:00AM midnight coinciding with the Coca-Cola Arena events. Use alternative routes: Al Wasl St., Al Meydan St., &Al Khail Rd.

— RTA (@rta_dubai) January 20, 2023

Today's affected roads Jan 20, 6:00PM-12:00AM midnight, coinciding with the Coca-Cola Arena events:
- Al Safa St.
- Al Badaa St.
- Sheikh Zayed Rd. at the intersection with the Financial Centre St.
Please use #DubaiMetro to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station for easier reach.

— RTA (@rta_dubai) January 20, 2023