As November approaches, UAE residents face a series of changes and new attractions across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Starting November 1, speed limits will shift on several roads: Al Rebat Street drops from 100 to 90 km/h, and Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Street from 80 to 70 km/h, while limits rise on Al Asayel, Al Mustaqbal and Latifa bint Hamdan streets.
The Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for its tenth edition, running from October 31 to November 29, featuring Dubai Ride on November 1, stand-up paddleboarding at Hatta Dam on November 7-8, the signature Dubai Run on November 22, and Dubai Yoga on November 29.
On the transport front, Etihad Rail's new Zayed City and Liwa stations in the Al Dhafra region begin passenger service on November 30. In the hospitality sector, the St. Regis Dubai Palm reopens on November 1 after a six-month renovation, unveiling a reimagined St. Regis Bar.
Pet owners should note that the antibiotic ciprofloxacin will be banned in veterinary products from November 1 as part of efforts to curb antimicrobial resistance. Meanwhile, Al Ruwayyah's winter camping grounds are expanding capacity by 120 percent to 600 camps, including 50 caravan plots and 10 fully equipped sites, running through April 2027.
In Abu Dhabi, a 50-metre bungee jump opens at Yas Bay Waterfront from November 1 to December 3, with tickets starting at Dh299. Rounding out the month, the Manar Al Saadiyat winter festival marks its tenth anniversary from November 28 to January 3, running under a "World of Wonder" theme across three locations in the capital.