Arada and UAE Cycling Federation renew Masaar Track partnership

April 08, 2026 / 2:07 PM

Sharjah24: Arada has renewed its partnership with the UAE Cycling Federation to utilise Masaar Track for a third consecutive year. The extended agreement builds on a series of training sessions and community rides held over the past two years and will see the UAE National Cycling Team return to the Masaar Cycling Track in the Suyoh suburb of Sharjah for monthly sessions until June 2026.

Growing interest in cycling across the UAE

The current season’s activities will continue until June, with monthly sessions taking place at Masaar Track, the 6.6km uninterrupted professional looped circuit featuring three bridges and four tunnels. Each session will include dedicated access for the public, enabling community cyclists to train alongside national team athletes.

Since the partnership began, the initiative has supported cyclists of all levels and age groups. In 2025, Masaar Track averaged 100 cyclists daily, indicating a growing interest in cycling across the UAE and highlighting the appeal of the track, which is located within the country’s first forest community. The programme combines organised training opportunities with open community access, promoting broader engagement in the sport.

High-performance training and recreational use

Masaar Track is an inclusive route designed to accommodate cyclists of all skill levels, featuring dedicated lanes that support both high-performance training and recreational riding. The facility is anchored by The Loop, a trackside hub that includes a café, retail space, and repair and rental services, and has hosted a variety of cycling events since opening. A new security gate has been added for improved digital access, and cyclists can now register via WhatsApp to receive the latest news about training sessions and track activations.

Amit Arora, Chief Operating Officer – Hospitality and Entertainment, Arada, said: “This partnership continues to demonstrate the role that well-planned infrastructure can play in supporting both professional sport and everyday activity. Masaar Track provides a setting where performance and accessibility are delivered together.”

Engaging people in sustainability and eco-friendly paths

Mansoor Buosaiba, President of the UAE Cycling Federation, said: “Our collaboration with Arada has helped expand access to high-quality training facilities while encouraging wider participation in cycling. Masaar Track has become an important venue for both athletes and the community. It also helped to engage people in sustainability and eco-friendly paths and the green and healthy way of life.”

Cycling continues to experience strong growth in the UAE, driven by increased participation, new infrastructure, and expanded programming. Partnerships like this help build a steady pipeline for the sport at both grassroots and elite levels.