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Dubai Ride 2025: Free Bike Rentals Announced for Participants

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All participants of Dubai Ride 2025 will be able to enjoy free bike rentals, thanks to a partnership between Careem and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

Cycling enthusiasts can unlock a complimentary single-trip pass on the Careem app using the promo code DR25, available from 3am to 8am on November 2, 2025. Bikes can be collected from two pop-up Careem Bike stations Entrance A: Museum of the Future (Trade Centre Street) and Entrance E: Lower FCS (Financial Centre Street) or from any of the 200+ Careem Bike stations across the city.

The offer will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with extra-time fees waived for rides exceeding 45 minutes during the event window.

Hussain Al Banna, CEO of the Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA, highlighted that Dubai Ride is a key pillar of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, reflecting RTA’s commitment to promoting sustainable and active mobility.

“Our partnership with Careem Bike enables more members of the community to adopt cycling as a lifestyle choice in line with Dubai’s vision of becoming a bicycle-friendly city,” he said.

Bassel Al Nahlaoui, Chief Business Officer at Careem, added:

“We’re proud to support Dubai Ride for the fourth consecutive year. Offering free Careem Bikes allows more people to take part in this exciting community event while promoting cycling as a healthy, eco-friendly mode of transport.”

How to Redeem the Free Pass:

  1. Download or update the Careem app.
  2. Tap Bike, select Single Trip Pass, and enter promo code DR25 at checkout.
  3. Valid between 3am and 8am on November 2, 2025.

Participants must bring their own helmets and register via the Dubai Ride website. Card details are required for verification, though no rental charges will apply during the event period.

The Dubai Ride routes will open at 6:15am and conclude at 8am, with several Careem Bike stations conveniently located near the start and finish points.

Mariam Khawer

Mariam Khawer

Mariam Khawer is a Dubai-based content creator and writer whose work spans a wide variety of topics. Her compelling pieces have been featured across leading regional and international publications. With a deep connection to the UAE’s creative, hospitality, and tech scenes, Mariam approaches every project with a thoughtful, human-centered perspective. She creates diverse content, from in-depth profiles and candid reviews to insightful cultural essays and features on emerging trends. When she's not writing, Mariam can often be found exploring local galleries, testing out new restaurants, or developing art projects.

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