Dubai readies 40 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders before summer
Facilities equipped with cooling, charging points and water dispensers
DUBAI – Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed the full operational readiness of air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders ahead of the summer season.
The project forms part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to enhance traffic safety, reduce accident risks, improve riders’ quality of life, and encourage compliance with traffic laws and regulations.
Maintenance and preparatory works have been completed across all air-conditioned rest areas designated for delivery riders, totalling approximately 40 facilities across key locations in Dubai. These include Hessa Street, Al Khawaneej, Al Barsha, Al Satwa, Oud Maitha, Al Karama and Arjan. The initiative comes as the delivery sector continues to experience significant growth, driven by increasing public demand for delivery services.
Strategic locations
The selection of rest area sites was based on operational data and a comprehensive study of the city’s highest-demand delivery zones, conducted in coordination with delivery companies. The move reflects RTA’s commitment to creating a purpose-built environment that enables delivery riders to carry out their work effectively and safely, particularly during the hotter months of the year.
Ahmed Mahboob, CEO of the Licensing Agency at RTA, said traffic safety remains the authority’s highest priority, in line with its ambition to position Dubai as a global leader in this field.
“We have developed an integrated governance framework for the delivery sector that ensures effective oversight across Dubai and contributes to continuously raising service standards,” Mahboob said.
Rider comfort
Mahboob added that the exterior design of each rest area has been carefully planned to minimise the impact of direct sunlight and provide adequate thermal insulation without compromising visibility.
Each facility includes an air-conditioned indoor space equipped with water dispensers and mobile phone charging stations. Depending on location, the rest areas can accommodate around 10 riders at a time and feature dedicated parking spaces for delivery motorcycles.
The facilities also offer additional amenities designed to support riders’ daily operational needs, reinforcing RTA’s wider efforts to improve working conditions while maintaining high standards of safety and service across Dubai’s rapidly expanding delivery sector.