Video: 40 rest areas, parking spaces built for delivery drivers across key areas of Dubai

Forty air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders have been built across key locations of Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority announced on Sunday.

The rest areas have been built in a way to minimise sun exposure while ensuring effective insulation without obstructing visibility.

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Each facility features an air-conditioned seating area accommodating up to 10 riders, depending on the location, along with designated parking spaces for motorcycles adjacent to the rest areas.

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The initiative is part of RTA’s efforts to enhance road safety, improve quality of life, and provide essential services and comfort for delivery riders while they wait for new orders. It also aims to reduce the risk of road accidents and encourage compliance with traffic laws and regulations.

Locations

Locations for these rest areas have been selected on the basis of demand for delivery services and was decided upon through data analysis and coordination with delivery companies. The rest areas have been built in the following areas:

Hessa Street, Barsha Heights, Al Barsha, Al Karama, Riggat Al Buteen, Umm Suqeim (Jumeirah 3), Jumeirah (Al Wasl Road), The Greens, Dubai World Trade Centre, Al Rashidiya, Al Satwa, Nad Al Hamar, Al Nahda, Oud Metha, Arabian Ranches, International City, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, Al Jaddaf, Mirdif, Last Exit Al Khawaneej, Dubai Motor City, and Al Garhoud.

By the end of June 2024, Dubai was home to 2,535 companies offering motorcycle delivery services, with a total fleet of 46,600 delivery bikes.

This initiative also reinforces road safety for all road users and aligns with Dubai’s Traffic Safety Strategy, which targets ‘Zero Fatalities'.