RTA, Careem offer free bikes for Dubai Ride participants

Careem announced a partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to offer free Careem Bike rentals to all Dubai Ride participants, continuing their joint efforts to make the city’s flagship cycling event more accessible.

Participants can unlock a free single-trip pass on Careem app using the promo code (DR25) and collect a bike from either of Careem Bike’s two pop-up stations—Entrance A: Museum of the Future (Trade Centre Street) and Entrance E: Lower FCS (Financial Centre Street)—or from any of the 200+ Careem Bike stations across Dubai.

Bikes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from 3:00AM to 8:00AM, with extra-time fees waived for rides exceeding 45 minutes during this period.

Commenting on the initiative, Hussain Al Banna, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA, said: “Dubai Ride is a cornerstone of the Dubai Fitness Challenge and part of RTA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Dubai’s position as a bicycle-friendly city. Our partnership with Careem Bike enables more members of the community to adopt active and sustainable mobility, in line with RTA’s priorities of safety, sustainability, and customer happiness.”

Bassel Al Nahlaoui, Chief Business Officer at Careem, said: “We’re proud to partner with the RTA for the fourth year to make Dubai Ride more accessible to everyone in the city. By offering free Careem Bikes, we’re helping more people take part in this great community event and encouraging cycling as a healthy and sustainable way to move around Dubai.” Steps to redeem a free Careem Bike pass: 1.Download the latest version of Careem app, tap Bike, select the Single Trip Pass, and apply DR25 at checkout between [3 AM] and [8 AM] on November 2nd, 2025.

2.Meet us at Entrance A: Museum of the Future (Trade Centre Street) and Entrance E: Lower FCS (Financial Centre Street), or unlock a bike from any of the 200+ Careem Bike stations across Dubai.

3.Participants should bring their own helmets and register on Dubai Ride website.

4.Card details are required for security purposes; no rental charges will be applied during the event window.

Dubai Ride routes open at [6:15 AM] and conclude at [8 AM]. Many Careem Bike stations are located close to event entrances for added convenience.

Launched in collaboration with the RTA in 2020, Careem Bike has grown into one of the region’s largest electric bike-sharing networks. Since its launch, Careem Bike rides have helped displace over 5.7 million kg of CO₂, equivalent to the emissions of over 1,600 cars over the course of 5 years, underscoring the positive impact of sustainable mobility on urban quality of life.