Dubai Marathon; Several roads along Umm Suqeim, Jumeirah areas will be closed in early hours of Sunday

A number of roads in Dubai in the Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah regions will be blocked early on Sunday till 1 pm to give way for the Dubai Marathon. The Dubai Marathon will run from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Although the authorities have not yet disclosed all the details, portions of Umm Suqeim Street, Jumeirah Beach Road, and Al Wasl Road will be closed.

A video of the marathon route map was tweeted by RTA, showcasing runners taking part in the 2024 edition of the Middle East's first and oldest international marathon. It will begin and end at the Dubai Police Academy on Umm Suqeim Road. The 42.195 km course will run via Jumeirah Beach Road and under the shade of the recognisable Burj Al Arab and Madinat buildings.

In addition to the competitive marathon, a 4 km fun run is available for novices and enthusiasts, and there will be elite and amateur runners competing in the 10 km category.

The Dubai Sports Council has sanctioned the event, and elite international athletes, up-and-coming stars, and first-time runners are expected to participate in large numbers in the 2024 Dubai Marathon. Because of the course's relative flatness, both elite and recreational runners could expect to finish quickly.