Dubai is opening a new 110-metre pedestrian bridge connecting Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station with Coca-Cola Arena at City Walk on November 10, providing residents and visitors with a more convenient way to reach one of the emirate’s major entertainment venues.
Developed by Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, in collaboration with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the bridge is designed to improve pedestrian safety and reduce congestion around the busy City Walk area. It will provide a direct walking connection between the Metro station and the arena, reducing the need for visitors to cross busy roads at street level.
According to the RTA, the new crossing can accommodate approximately 10,000 pedestrians per hour, equivalent to around 59 per cent of Coca-Cola Arena’s capacity for a single event. The additional infrastructure is expected to be particularly useful during concerts, sporting events and other major gatherings, when large crowds arrive and leave within short periods.
The development is also part of Dubai’s wider efforts to encourage public transport and walking as alternatives to private vehicles. The RTA’s five-year infrastructure programme for 2026–2030 includes plans to construct 31 pedestrian bridges and tunnels at key locations across the emirate.
For Sri Lankan residents and visitors attending concerts or sporting events at Coca-Cola Arena, the new connection offers a more direct route from the Metro network. It could also help reduce traffic pressure and improve access to City Walk during busy entertainment periods.