The 121-kilometre race on Thursday will force the closure of Oud Mehta road, Meydan Road, Dubai-Al Ain road, Emirates Road, Al Sufouh road and Hessa Street.
As many as 30 schools in Dubai will remain closed on Thursday as the city braces for its first ever professional cycling race. Traffic will be restricted in key areas of Dubai and parents have been advised to check with schools to know about closures or change in class timings.
On Tuesday, Dubai Police announced traffic diversions from February 5 to 8 as it called on schools to remain closed. Later, Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) issued a communication to schools, allowing them to remain closed, if needed.
The 121-kilometre race on Thursday will force the closure of Oud Mehta road, Meydan Road, Dubai-Al Ain road, Emirates Road, Al Sufouh road and Hessa Street.
Some schools will continue classes on Thursday but timings are expected to be reduced or modified to ensure students reach on time.
List of schools closed on Thursday, February 6:
1. Springdales School Dubai
2. Delhi Private School
3. Regent School
4. Mirdiff Private School (early dismissal only)
5. Pakistani Education Academy
6. Dubai British School
7. Star International School – Al Twar
8. International Academic School
9. Al Salaam Private School
10. Arab Unity School
11. North American Internatinal School
12. Lyceé Libanais Francophone Privé
13. Dubai Gem Private School
14. Al Thuraya Private School
15. JSS International School
16. Queen International School
17. Brandenton Preparatory Academy
18. Al Eman Private School
19. Victoria’s heights
20. Sabari Indian School
21. Indian High School – Oud Metha
22. The Indian International School – DSO
23. Russian International School
24. Dubai Arab American School
25. Choueifat School – Al Sofouh – from KG1 to Grade 4
26. Dubai International School
27. American School of Dubai
28. Dubai International Academy
29. Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou
30. Al Ittihad School – Al Mamzar
Source: Knowledge and Human Development Authority
