New 110m bridge links Dubai Mall Metro to Coca-Cola Arena

A new 110-metre pedestrian bridge linking Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station with Coca-Cola Arena at City Walk was due to open on 10 November 2026, according to the Dubai Media Office and Khaleej Times.

Who is behind it

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is opening the bridge, which was developed by Meraas, a Dubai Holding Real Estate company. Both outlets reported that it is meant to improve safety and access around the arena and City Walk, particularly when large crowds arrive and leave.

How it works

The bridge gives pedestrians a route separated from vehicle traffic. According to the Dubai Media Office, that reduces street-level crossings and the overlap between people on foot and cars. Its capacity is about 10,000 pedestrians an hour, which the reports describe as 59 percent of the crowd capacity of a single event at the arena.

Khaleej Times noted that Coca-Cola Arena opened in 2019 with a capacity of 17,000 and is operated by Legends Global under Dubai Holding ownership.

Why it matters for event-goers

The link is aimed at concert and event nights, when thousands of people move between the Metro and the venue at the same time. The Dubai Media Office said the bridge also encourages visitors to take the Dubai Metro rather than drive, which could ease congestion around City Walk.

Visitors who have previously crossed at street level to reach the arena from the station can expect a dedicated walkway instead. The reports did not give opening hours, accessibility details or any changes to Metro or road arrangements, so those are worth checking with the RTA before a major event.

Part of a wider plan

The bridge forms part of the RTA's 2026 to 2030 plan, which includes 31 new pedestrian bridges and tunnels across Dubai, according to the Dubai Media Office.