New bridge linking Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena with Metro station opens today

A pedestrian bridge spanning 110 metres is set to open in Dubai today, linking the Coca-Cola Arena with the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that this new bridge will enhance pedestrian infrastructure, making it more convenient for individuals to access entertainment venues. The authority emphasized that the bridge aligns with Dubai's commitment to improving quality of life and providing safe, sustainable mobility.

The bridge's capacity allows approximately 10,000 pedestrians to cross it within an hour, which represents 59 per cent of the crowd capacity for a single event at the arena. This project, completed by Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, will contribute to reducing traffic congestion around City Walk and the arena by providing a direct link between the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station and the Coca-Cola Arena.

Dubai's RTA articulated that this initiative is part of a broader five-year strategy to build 31 pedestrian bridges and tunnels at strategic locations across the emirate. The aim is to enhance road user safety, promote sustainable mobility, and encourage first and last-mile journeys. Over the past decade, the number of pedestrian bridges and tunnels in Dubai has grown from 26 in 2006 to 178 by the end of 2025.

Concurrently, the pedestrian fatality rate has decreased dramatically, falling from 9.5 deaths per 100,000 people in 2007 to just 0.22 deaths per 100,000 people in 2025.