Home UAE Dubai COP28: Sheikh Zayed Road closure from Friday; what you need to know The temporary road closure will occur between the Trade Centre Roundabout towards the Expo Intersection, and will occur during the start of COP28 by Gulf Business November 29, 2023 Image Road users won’t be able to travel on Sheikh Zayed Road — towards Abu Dhabi — from 1 – 3 December, between 07:00 – 11:00. The temporary road closure will occur between the Trade Centre Roundabout towards the Expo Intersection, according to Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The closures will coincide with the UAE’s Union Day celebrations as well as the hosting of COP28. The UN climate summit officially kicks off on November 30, with it concluding on December 12. How the road closure will be managed READ: Explainer: What’s the plan for this year’s COP28 summit The RTA says that it, together with Dubai Police, has mapped out a traffic plan to ensure smooth traffic flows during this period. As a result, alternative roads such as the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Road, Emirates Road, Al Khail Road, Jumeirah Road, Al Wasl Road, and Al Khail Road will cater to road users. RTA is further advising the public to use public transportation for their commutes. Read: COP28 – How you can visit world’s key sustainability conference READ MORE: UAE announces 3-day weekend for public, private sectors Source: Dubai’s RTA Tags COP28 Sheikh Zayed Road Union Day You might also like Climate finance: Alterra, GCFC alliance to benefit emerging economies IEA meet: COP28 President, climate and energy leaders urge concerted global action UAE launches climate ‘troika’ with future COP presidencies Azerbaijan, Brazil Charging ahead: 63% of UAE residents want to drive EVs by 2025