A new cycling masterplan vision has been unveiled by URB, to make Dubai the world’s most bike friendly city by 2040, surpassing Amsterdam & Copenhagen.

In a city in which travelling by car is currently the most convenient form of transport, a paradigm shift in urban mobility is in planning. The ‘Dubai Cycle City 2040’ study envisions various types of cycling infrastructure, which also includes THE LOOP, a 93 KM cycling highway. The new study is planned to flip the mode of transport in Dubai, allowing residents to cycle or walk to key services and locations in the city within minutes.

By 2040, Dubai’s car-centric population is expected to more than double, reaching 8 million urban dwellers. Dubai’s urban evolution and sprawl have made cars a necessity for travel and thus an indispensable part of the everyday lifestyle. As such, flipping the mode of travel towards cycling requires more than a new way of thinking in mobility, it requires entrepreneurship.

Baharash Bagherian, CEO of URB, explains how the Dubai Cycle City initiative is evolving to become a new benchmark in urban entrepreneurship.

“Our role as urban planners has evolved to become changemakers. It is no longer about just planning new sustainable cities. It is about planning new types of assets for existing cities with a sense of purpose, to make them more sustainable. It is about becoming an agent of change. The Dubai Cycle City 2040 is an embodiment of that entrepreneurial spirit.” 

Since unveiling THE LOOP in early 2023, URB has developed further proposals for a complete cycling network in Dubai, consisting of various types of cycling infrastructure. The aim is to make Dubai the best city for cycling, surpassing existing renowned cycling cities, such as Amsterdam and Copenhagen. Currently in the research stage, the project aims to create the smartest and most connected cycling infrastructure in the world.

In addition to shifting the primary mode of transport to walking and cycling for majority of Dubai’s residents, ‘The Dubai Cycle City 2040’ also aims to provide additional utilities & amenities to various neighborhoods, such as urban agriculture, social spaces, sports facilities & much more. The study aims to accelerate Dubai’s 20-minute city initiative, as well as its 2040 masterplan goals.

  • ‘Dubai Cycle City 2040’ report is available upon request.
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Gabriela Dostanic, Marketing Manager, +971588813088 / press@urb.ae

About URB
URB is a global leader in developing sustainable cities with a sense of purpose to accelerate the world’s transition towards net zero developments. The company is headquartered in Dubai Design District with several mega-scale sustainable cities currently in planning stages. For more information, please visit URB website at urb.ae