"Eid ROX" Relay

Dubai has accommodation across Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah, Deira, Bur Dubai and Dubai Creek. Downtown and Business Bay contain high-rise hotels, serviced apartments and furnished residences close to major commercial and leisure districts. Dubai Marina offers waterfront hotels, apartment hotels and holiday apartments, while Jumeirah includes beach resorts, boutique properties and residential-style stays. Deira and Bur Dubai provide established hotels, budget properties, guesthouses and serviced apartments near traditional markets and creekside areas. Dubai Creek also has larger waterfront hotels and apartment accommodation. The city’s accommodation stock ranges from luxury resorts and international hotels to aparthotels, furnished apartments and short-stay residences. These neighbourhoods provide distinct settings, including business districts, beachfront areas, historic quarters and high-rise urban centres.

Dubai offers a broad mix of culture, architecture, shopping and leisure activities for race participants and spectators. Downtown Dubai features Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain, while Jumeirah is known for beaches, waterfront areas and views of Burj Al Arab. The Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood presents traditional wind-tower buildings, galleries and heritage spaces, and an abra crossing connects it with the older districts around Dubai Creek. Deira’s gold and spice souks provide a traditional market experience, while Alserkal Avenue brings contemporary art and cultural programming. Emirati and regional food includes machboos, harees, grilled seafood, shawarma, hummus, mezze, luqaimat and Arabic flatbreads. Restaurants across Bur Dubai, Deira and the wider city serve local Gulf, Levantine and international cuisine.