On November 10th, a new pedestrian bridge opened from Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station to the Coca-Cola Arena, which is at City Walk. This will allow pedestrians to walk easily from one place to another. This is a 110 m pedestrian bridge, which has been developed by Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate. Here’s all you need to know about the pedestrian bridge, which makes attending concerts a lot easier at Coca-Cola Arena.
New 110 M Pedestrian Bridge Opens In Dubai
#RTA has opened a new 110-metre pedestrian bridge developed by Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, connecting Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station to Coca-Cola Arena at City Walk, reflecting Meraas’ commitment to creating well-connected, walkable destinations that connect people to their surroundings.
The bridge provides safe and direct access for visitors during major events, while encouraging the use of sustainable transport options such as Dubai Metro.
This initiative forms part of RTA’s strategic plan to expand its pedestrian bridge network, supporting Dubai’s vision of achieving Zero Fatalities and positioning it among the world’s leading cities in traffic safety.
— RTA (@rta_dubai) November 10, 2026
A new 110 m bridge has opened, connecting Dubai Mall Metro Station to the Coca-Cola Arena. This bridge is a part of the improvement projects that are being carried out by Dubai RTA. It is carrying out these projects with Dubai Holding, which aims to improve infrastructure. Not to mention, the aim is also to strengthen the connectivity between key areas and tourist and entertainment destinations. As it happens, the bridge is bound to make movement easier and road safety better.
It Has The Capacity For 10,000 People Per Hour
The expansion of pedestrian bridges and tunnels reflects the authorities’ effort towards achieving the targets of the Dubai traffic safety strategy. It aims for zero road fatalities. Not to mention, the aim is also to place Dubai among the world’s leading cities in road safety. The bridge, which is now open, allows the movement of about 10,000 people per hour. This is 59% of the crowd capacity at a single event. As it happens, with clear roads, it also makes it easier to get from the Metro station to the event and the City Walk.
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Dubai To Construct 31 Pedestrian Bridges & Tunnels
It’s implementing its five-year plan 2026-2030. Yes, this is part of the same plan, which aims to construct 31 pedestrian bridges and tunnels. These will be constructed at key locations across the emirate. The aim is to improve road user safety, with the Dubai RTA steadily adding roadwork and bridges to its transport plans. It’s worth mentioning that by the end of 2025, pedestrian bridges and tunnels had risen to 178. Additionally, the pedestrian fatality rate had also fallen from 9.5 per 1,00,000 population to just 0.22 in 2025.
With the bridge open, just in time for the multitude of events scheduled at the arena, reaching your concerts or events here just got a lot easier.
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FAQs
What has Dubai RTA opened for pedestrians in the emirate?
A 110 m bridge has opened for pedestrians connecting Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station to Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk.
How many people can the 110 m pedestrian bridge hold?
The new 110 m bridge in Dubai can hold 10,000 people per hour, which is about 59% of the crowd capacity at a single event.
