Sheikh Zayed Road turns into running track

HAMDAN THANKS 307,000-ODD DUBAI RUN PARTICIPANTS OF ALL ABILITIES, SAYING 'DUBAI NEVER STOPS INSPIRING'

- BY ASHWANI KUMAR Chief Reporter

Sheikh Zayed Road turned into a sea of runners with participants of varied nationalities ages and abilities soaking in the vibe.

(Virendra Saklani/Gulf News)

Dubai woke up to a dazzling spectacle early yesterday as tens of thousands of residents — from toddlers in strollers to seniors with decades of UAE memories — turned Sheikh Zayed Road into a river of colour, movement and joy for the annual Dubai Run.

With national flags fluttering, LED bands glowing in the early dawn and pyrotechnics lighting up the sky, the iconic artery of the city became a festive playground for families, athletes and first-time participants alike.

Around 307,000 people took part in the Dubai Run, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council of Dubai, revealed on his Instagram account.

He posted a video of the event with a caption saying: “Huge thank you to the 307,000 runners who took part in the Dubai Run. Dubai never stops inspiring.”