Inspired by Oakley's story
The phone call no parent should ever receive.
After 14-year-old Oakley was seriously injured in an e-bike accident in Dubai, his family began Ride Safe Dubai, a parent-led community helping young riders enjoy e-bikes safely, responsibly and legally.
Love the ride. Respect the risk.
For young riders, parents, schools, communities and safety partners across Dubai.
Join the Ride Safe supporters across Dubai
Independent parent-led initiative
Ride Safe Dubai exists to share general information, education and community awareness. We are not a charity, company, government body, police authority, transport authority, school, medical provider or legal adviser.
Inspired by Oakley's Story
A real story behind a positive movement
Oakley loved the freedom of riding his e-bike, as many young people in Dubai do. One evening, after he did not respond to a message saying dinner was ready, his father called him. A stranger answered. Oakley had been involved in a serious accident.
This website is not about blame. It is about awareness, community and safer choices. Oakley's story is being shared so that another family might not receive the same phone call.
Ride together. Ride properly. Ride safely. Come home.
Not anti-bike. Pro-safety. Pro-community. Pro-children coming home.
Our Position
We Are Not Anti-Bike
Young people love these bikes. They offer freedom, independence and excitement. The answer is not to ignore that or pretend they will go away.
Ride Safe Dubai exists to help families create safer ways for young riders to enjoy e-bikes responsibly, legally and with better supervision, education and community support.
Pro-safety
Pro-community
Pro-education
Pro-young people coming home safely
30-Second Check
Before You Ride, Check 5
Five checks. Thirty seconds. Could change everything.
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Why This Matters
Dubai Has a Growing Youth E-Bike Safety Issue
Across Dubai, parents, schools, communities and authorities are increasingly concerned about young riders using e-bikes, e-scooters and motorised personal transport in unsafe ways. Concerns include underage riding, modified bikes, high speeds, riding on roads, riding near schools, riding at night and lack of protective equipment.
Modified e-bikes have reportedly been caught reaching extreme speeds
Dubai schools have introduced bans and warnings around motorised personal transport
Authorities have increased monitoring and enforcement
Parents are increasingly asking for clearer guidance and safer options
Ride Safe Dubai will continue to share practical safety guidance, community updates and source-backed information as the movement grows.
The Code
The Ride Safe Code
Simple rules for young riders. Clear enough for kids. Serious enough for parents.
Rider Zone
For riders who want to ride smarter
This is the place for young riders who want to ride smarter, safer and with more confidence.
Can You Pass the Ride Safe Check?
What Your Helmet Actually Does
Why Roads Are Not Playgrounds
Braking Distance Challenge
Night Riding: What Drivers Can't See
Modified Bikes: Why Speed Is Not Skill
Community
Building a Safer Riding Community
The goal is to create a positive community where young riders can meet, learn, ride safely and feel proud of being responsible. This could include education sessions, rider awareness, family guidance and community safety resources, braking skills, awareness sessions, parent briefings and partnerships with schools and communities.
General awareness only. Not an inspection, approval or certification.
Parent awareness
Youth rider education
Ride-safety awareness sessions
School and community partnerships
Helmet-fit and bike-safety awareness
Media and public awareness
Get Involved
Help Us Build This
Parents
Join the parent network and receive updates, safety resources and event information.
Schools & Communities
Help bring practical safety education to families and students.
Partners & Sponsors
Support awareness activity, protective gear guidance, community education and youth safety resources.
Help Share Oakley's Story
Ride Safe Dubai welcomes conversations with radio stations, media outlets, schools, community leaders and safety organisations who want to help raise awareness in a positive and responsible way.
Media & Radio Enquiries