Riders navigating the trails at Mushrif National Park no longer have to pause and cross a vehicle road midway through their circuit. A newly opened 102-metre bridge now links two previously disconnected stretches of trail, giving mountain bikers a single unbroken path through the emirate’s largest forested area.
The structure carries two separate lanes, one reserved for cyclists and the other set aside for those on foot, keeping the two groups apart as they move through the park. Measured from one end of the crossing to the other, the full biking stretch across the bridge runs 182 metres.
Dubai Municipality built the crossing as part of an ongoing effort to shape Mushrif National Park into a hub for outdoor activity and active living. Officials point to rising interest in cycling, hiking, and other nature-based pursuits as the reason for investing in facilities designed specifically to make those activities safer and easier to reach.
Bader Anwahi, CEO of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, framed the addition as a turning point for how people ride through the park. “The new bridge represents a significant addition to Mushrif National Park and transforms the mountain biking experience by creating a continuous connection between two sections of the trail. Mountain bikers can now continue their journey without having to stop and cross a road used by vehicles, providing a safer, smoother and more enjoyable experience through one of Dubai’s most distinctive natural environments.”
Anwahi described the municipality’s thinking as broader than any single facility. “Our approach to developing Mushrif National Park goes beyond adding individual facilities. We are creating an integrated outdoor destination where adventure, nature and active lifestyles come together. This bridge strengthens that experience and adds a new landmark to Dubai’s largest forest, giving residents and visitors another reason to explore and engage with the park.”
Designers built the crossing to sit within the surrounding landscape rather than disrupt it, aiming to improve movement and access while holding onto the park’s natural feel. The work fits into a wider municipal push to create public spaces that draw people toward exercise, community life, and time spent outdoors.
Known as Dubai’s largest forest, Mushrif National Park already pulls in families, cyclists, hikers, fitness-minded visitors, and those simply looking to explore the outdoors. Anyone wanting to try the connected trail can set off from Mushrif Hub, the central point serving riders, walkers, and nature explorers alike, now that the route is open to the public.
