Dubai Opens New 110-Metre Pedestrian Bridge Linking Metro Station to Coca-Cola Arena
Dubai is set to improve pedestrian connectivity with a new 110-metre bridge linking Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station to Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Meraas, a Dubai Holding Real Estate company, will officially open the bridge on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Designed to accommodate approximately 10,000 pedestrians per hour, the bridge will help manage large crowds during concerts, sporting events and other activities at Coca-Cola Arena. This capacity represents around 59 per cent of the arena's total single-event capacity of 17,000 people. The new crossing is expected to reduce road-level pedestrian movement, ease traffic congestion around City Walk and provide visitors with a safer and more convenient route.
The project is part of Dubai's wider efforts to improve road safety and encourage walking across the city. According to the RTA, the number of pedestrian bridges and tunnels in Dubai increased from 26 in 2006 to 178 by the end of 2025. During the same period, the pedestrian fatality rate declined significantly, from 9.5 deaths per 100,000 people in 2007 to 0.22 in 2025.
The development also supports the RTA's five-year infrastructure plan for 2026–2030, which includes the construction of 31 pedestrian bridges and tunnels across Dubai. The initiative aims to strengthen connections between residential, commercial and tourism destinations through improved pedestrian infrastructure.
Coca-Cola Arena, which opened in 2019, is a major entertainment venue in City Walk with a capacity of 17,000 visitors. The new bridge is expected to benefit concertgoers, sports fans and other visitors by providing direct access from the metro station, particularly during major events and peak crowd hours.
