Bridges Connecting Dubai Islands to Bur Dubai

Project Description

• It includes the construction of a bridge over Dubai Creek, between the Infinity Bridge and Port Rashid Development area.
• The bridge spans 1,425 metres, with four lanes in each direction.
• It rises 18.5 metres above the surface of Dubai Creek.
• It is part of Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project, one of RTA’s key strategic road projects.
• It includes a dedicated pedestrian and cycling track connecting both ends of the bridge.

Project Benefits

• Accommodates a total capacity of 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.
• Allows various types of vessels to pass through the Creek.
• Significantly improves access to Dubai Islands.

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Al Qudra Street Development

Project Description

• The project extends from the intersection of Al Qudra Street with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, continuing through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and reaching Emirates Road. 
• It encompasses the development of several interchanges, the construction of bridges totalling 2,700 metres, and the expansion of the existing street by 11.6 kilometres.
• The project involves enhancing the intersection of Al Qudra Street with the connecting road between Arabian Ranches and Dubai Studio City. This will be achieved through the construction of a 600-metre bridge on Al Qudra Street, featuring four lanes in each direction.

Project Benefits

• Enhances the street's capacity and decrease travel time from 9.4 minutes to 2.8 minutes. 
• Caters to residential and development areas, benefiting an estimated population of 400,000 residents and visitors.
• Enhances the road capacity and optimises traffic flow at key strategic intersections, alleviating congestion and reducing travel times between different areas.
• Facilitates seamless traffic movement on Al Qudra Street towards Emirates Road, providing direct connectivity to Al Qudra City and vice versa.
• Improves the traffic flow on both Al Qudra Street and the connecting road, increasing the street’s capacity from 6,600 vehicles per hour to 19,200 vehicles per hour in addition to reducing the waiting time at the intersection from 113 seconds to 52 seconds.

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Al Fay Street Development

Project Description

• The total contract value is AED 1.5 billion.
• The scope includes the development of five key intersections, featuring 13,500 metres of bridges and 12,900 metres of roads.
• The project extends from its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, passes through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and continues to Emirates Road.
• At the First Intersection, a bridge will be constructed at the intersection of Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and it will have two lanes, spanning 1,255 metres.
• The second intersection will be developed at the current roundabout between Dubai Sports City and Dubai Production City.
• A new intersection will be constructed at Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street with Al Fay Street, featuring a three-lane bridge in each direction, spanning 1,400 metres.
• At the fourth intersection (Al Fay Street with Emirates Road), a two-lane bridge will be constructed to facilitate left-turn traffic from Al Fay Street onto Emirates Road towards Al Awir, Al Khawaneej, Sharjah, and the northern emirates, spanning 1,000 metres.
• At the fifth intersection, direct access will be provided from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to Dubai Production City via the construction of two two-lane bridges, spanning a total of 2,250 metres.

Project Benefits

• Enhances Al Fay Street’s capacity to accommodate 64,400 vehicles per hour.
• Serves residential and developmental areas, benefiting an estimated population and visitor base of 600,000 individuals.
• The project is part of the ongoing development of road infrastructure to keep pace with the continuous growth witnessed by the Emirate of Dubai and to accommodate the needs of urban development and population growth.
• The project will bring a significant improvement in vehicle and traffic flow, increasing the hourly traffic capacity.

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Internal Roads in Al Awir 1

Project Description

• Constructing 16.5 km of internal roads in Al Awir 1.
• It includes intersections and roundabouts as well as adding a lane to Emirates Road, extending from the entrance of Al Awir 1 to Sharjah.
• It includes developing a new entrance and exit in Al Awir 1.

Project Benefits

• Boosts the capacity of the Emirates Roads by 16%.
• Provides an additional entrance from Emirates Road.
• The new entrance and exit will double the capacity of the area’s access points, increasing from 1,500 vehicles per hour to 3,000 vehicles per hour.
• Improves traffic flow and enhances road safety in Al Awir 1.

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Additional Entrances and Exits in Four Neighbourhoods

Project Description

• Providing an additional entry and exit for Nadd Hessa from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, with two lanes capable of accommodating 6,000 vehicles per hour.
• Constructing a 7.5 km road connecting Al Awir 1 to Emirates Road.
• Introducing direct access in Wadi Al Safa 3 from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road for vehicles coming from Dubai–Al Ain Road. The works include 4 km of internal roads and new entry points.
• Modifications to the traffic light at Hessa Street and Al Barsha South intersection

Project Benefits

• Benefits over 400,000 residents and improves access points for four neighborhoods. The upgraded entry and exit points—located along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and Hessa Street, which improves mobility for residents and visitors across these communities
• In Al Awir 1, the new entry and exit points will double the capacity, increasing from 1,500 to 3,000 vehicles per hour.
• Reduce travel distance in Wadi Al Safa 3 by 10 km and cuts travel time from 10 minutes to just two.

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Five-Year Internal Roads Plan (2025-2029)

Project Description

• The construction of 634 km of roads across 12 areas.
• The plan encompasses 21 projects
• The cost of the project is AED 3.7 billion

Project Benefits

• Uplifts the infrastructure in residential and industrial areas, aligning with Dubai’s population growth and urban expansion.
• Fosters the well-being and happiness of residents.

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2024-2027 Plan: 22 Projects

Project Description

• 22 projects with a cost of AED 16 billion.
• The development of the Latifa bint Hamdan Street, which covers 12,200 metres from its intersection with Al Khail Road to Emirates Road.
• The development of Al Mustaqbal Street and Trade Centre Roundabout, including the construction of bridges and tunnels totalling 6,200 metres.
• The development of Umm Suqeim and Al Qudra Streets, covering a 16,000-metre stretch from the Jumeirah Street intersection to Emirates Road.
• The development of Al Fay Street Development, one of the key strategic corridors in the emirate, extending from Al Khail Road at its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, passing through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street up to the Emirates Road. The project includes 12,900 metres of road construction and the development of five intersections.
• The development of Al Safa Street, which stretches from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Wasl Road. The project includes the construction of 2,100 metres of tunnels.
• Deploying trackless tram systems at eight locations across Dubai which operates on virtual tracks, using camera-guided painted lines on dedicated lanes. Each tram has three carriages.
• Adding dedicated bus and taxi lanes covering 13 km.
• Launching Commercial Transport (Logisty) Platform, a digital service developed in partnership with the private sector.
• Launching smart cycling tracks scanning
• Launching the ‘Green Road’ safe driving system, which alerts drivers of the 1,395 public transport buses in real time about traffic safety breaches.

Project Benefits

• The development of the Latifa bint Hamdan Street will add capacity for approximately 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions and reduce travel time by 15–20%.
• The development of Al Mustaqbal Street will increase road capacity from 9,000 to 12,000 vehicles per hour.
• The development of Umm Suqeim and Al Qudra Streets reduces travel time from 46 minutes to just 11 minutes.
• The development of Al Fay Street provides an additional capacity for approximately 64,400 vehicles per hour, benefiting around 600,000 residents.
• The development of Al Safa Street increases the street's capacity from 6,800 to 9,400 vehicles per hour and reduces travel time from 20 minutes to just two minutes.
• The Trackless Tram is powered by electricity with a capacity of 300 passengers, and a single charge allows the tram to travel up to 100 km.
• The dedicated bus and taxi lanes improve bus arrival rates by 42%.
• The commercial transport platform manages commercial vehicle fleets, providing on-demand booking and tracking.
• The safe driving system provides immediate alerts to public transport bus drivers regarding traffic safety violations.

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Trade Centre Round About Development

Project Description

• Constructing 5 bridges spanning 5,000 metres in total and converting the existing roundabout into a surface intersection
• It is part of a broader development plan that includes Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project

Project Benefits

• Enhances the traffic flow coming from Sheikh Zayed Road towards 2nd December Street, as well as the traffic coming from Al Mustaqbal Street towards Sheikh Zayed Road southbound.
• Ensures free-flowing traffic from 2nd December Street (Jumeirah and Al Satwa) to Al Majles Street leading to Al Mustaqbal Street (serving DWTC and DIFC), and from Sheikh Rashid Street to Deira.
• Ensures a smooth traffic flow on the upper-level bridge from Sheikh Zayed Road to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street.
• Cuts the delay time from 12 minutes to 90 seconds and shorten the travel time from Sheikh Zayed Road to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street from 6 minutes to just one minute.

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New Access and Exit Points for Al Warqa’a from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road

Project Description

• Includes improvements across an internal road network spanning eight kilometres.
• Includes the development of Al Warqa’a 1 Street and the conversion of existing roundabouts into signalised junctions with advanced specifications.

Project Benefits

• Manages increased traffic volumes.
• Streamlines the entry and exit to and from the area.
• Increases the road capacity by 5,000 vehicles per hour, reduce travel time by 80%—from 20 minutes to just 3.5 minutes.
• Cuts the journey distances from 5.7 kilometres to 1.5 kilometres.
• Benefits over 350,000 residents.

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Development of Oud Metha and Al Asayel Streets

Project Description

• Construction of four main intersections, 4,300 metres of bridges, and 14 km of roads.
• First intersection: Oud Metha and Sheikh Rashid Streets intersection, involves adding a left-turn lane for traffic from Oud Metha to Sheikh Rashid Street.
• Second intersection: Oud Metha Street with Al Asayel and Al Nawras Streets, involves the construction of two bridges connecting Al Asayel Street to Al Khail Road via Al Nawras Street.
• Third intersection: The intersection of Al Nawras Street and Al Khail Road, where a two-lane bridge will be constructed.
• Fourth intersection: The intersection of Zabeel Palace Street with Al Khail and Oud Metha Street, by adding an extra lane on the left-turn ramp for traffic from Al Khail Street to Dubai - Al Ain Road.

Project Benefits

• Caters a number of service, residential and development areas, most notably Zabeel, Al Jaddaf, Oud Metha, Umm Hurair, Latifa Hospital, and Al Wasl Club.
• Increases the capacity of Oud Metha Street from 10,400 vehicles per hour to 15,600 vehicles per hour in both directions and reduces the travel time from 20 minutes to 5 minutes.
• Boosting the capacity to 1,800 vehicles per hour at the first intersection.
• Accommodates a capacity of 2,400 vehicles per hour for the first bridge and a capacity of 3,600 vehicles per hour for the second bridge from the construction of the second intersection.
• Accommodates a capacity of 3,000 vehicles per hour via a two-lane bridge with the construction of the third intersection.
• Increases the capacity from 900 vehicles per hour to 1,800 vehicles per hour with the construction of the fourth intersection.

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Improvement of Umm Suqeim Street

Project Description

• The Improvement of the street spans 4.6 km from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road
• It includes upgrading the intersection with Al Barsha South Street near Kings School by constructing an 800-meter tunnel with four lanes in each direction on the street
• Constructing a signalized surface intersection.

Project Benefits

• Improving connectivity between Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road.
• Enhancing street capacity to accommodate up to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.
• Reducing travel time between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road from 9.7 to 3.8 minutes.
• Serving residential areas such as Al Barsha South 1, 2, and 3, and Dubai Hills, benefiting an estimated population of two million people.

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Aerial Taxi in Dubai by 2026

Project Description

• The taxi operates through an advanced network for vertical takeoff and landing.
• The initial phase will launch at four prime locations: near Dubai International Airport, Downtown, Dubai Marina, and Palm Jumeirah.
• The vertiports will feature take-off and landing zones, passenger areas, security checks, and electric charging stations.
• It can accommodate four passengers in addition to the pilot.

Project Benefits

• It can fly a distance of 161 kilometers at a speed of 321 kilometers per hour.
• Efficiently flying in urban areas.
• Providing a new mobility service with pioneering and innovative technology in a smooth, safe, and sustainable manner.
• Offers a faster travel option, such as a 10-minute flight from Dubai International Airport to Palm Jumeirah, compared to 45 minutes by car.

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Dubai Metro Blue Line

Project Description

• It is a 30 km route with 14 stations
• It features key interchange points at Creek Station on the Green Line, Centrepoint Station on the Red Line, and Dubai International City Station 1, as well as an iconic station at Dubai Creek Harbour.
• It features 9 elevated stations and 5 underground stations below ground level.

Project Benefits

• It achieves connection and integration between the Red and Green lines.
• It serves 9 areas with an estimated population of over one million people.
• It will connect different areas including Al Jaddaf, Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, Ras Al Khor, International City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Mirdif, Al Warqa, and Dubai International Airport.
• It enhances one of the main pillars of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, the 20 Minutes City and the Dubai Social Agenda D33.
• The number of daily users is expected to be 200,000 in 2030, increasing to 320,000 in 2040.
• The line's capacity is expected to be around 56,000 passengers per hour in both directions, based on a headway time of about one and a half minutes.

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Developing entry/exit points for Dubai Harbour

Project Description

• A two-lane bridge in each direction spanning 1,500 metres
• The bridge extends from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour
• The bridge extends from the fifth intersection on Sheikh Zayed Road, passing through the intersection of Al Naseem Street with Al Falak Street and crosses over the intersection of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street up to Dubai Harbour
• Development and improvement works on four intersections extending along the bridge.

Project Benefits

• Accommodating 6,000 vehicles per hour
• Improving traffic flow and reducing travel time from 12 minutes to 3 minutes
• Providing direct traffic flow for residents and visitors to Dubai Harbour
• Enhancing Dubai Harbour’s position as an exceptional waterfront.

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Widening Entrances to Mall of the Emirates

Project Description

• Widening and improving the entrances to Mall of the Emirates and the surrounding streets and intersections as well as pedestrian and cycling lanes.
• The construction of a 300-metre bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road with a single lane
• Improving the surface roads extending 2.5 km around the mall
• Developing three signalised surface intersections and modifying the bus station at the Mall of the Emirates Metro Station
• Converting the street next to Kempinski Hotel from one-way to two-way and enhancing pedestrian and cycling lanes.
• Works also include paving, lighting, traffic signals, rainwater drainage system, and landscaping
• The project cost is AED 165 million.

Project Benefits

• Reduces the travel time for traffic coming from Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali to the Mall of the Emirates, cutting it from 10 minutes to just one minute.
• Reduces the travel time for motorists coming from Umm Suqeim from 15 minutes to 8 minutes
• Enhances traffic efficiency and safety on the roads surrounding the Mall

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Hessa Street Improvement

Project Description

• Improving the street with its intersection with Sheikh Zayed Road, spanning 4.5 km.
• Improving four main intersections: Sheikh Zayed Road, First Al Khail Street, Al Asayel Street, and Al Khail Road.
• Increasing the number of lanes from two to four lanes
• Constructing a 13.5 km track for bicycles and e-scooters measuring 4.5 metres in width, 2.5 metres, and 2 metres for pedestrians.

Project Benefits

• Serves residential areas such as Al Sufouh 2, Al Barsha, and Jumeirah Village Circle
• Serves 640 thousand people, which is the expected population of the areas by 2030
• Doubles Hessa Street's capacity from 8,000 to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions
• One of its intersections serves traffic towards Sharjah

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13.5 Km Multi-use Track for Bicycles, Scooters, and Pedestrians

Project Description

• Links Al Sufouh to Dubai Hills via Hessa Street.
• Feature two innovative bridges crossing Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road.
• It is part of the Hessa Street Improvement Project.
• It is 13.5 km long and 4.5 meters wide, with 2 meters allocated for pedestrians and 2.5 meters for bicycles and scooters.
• The track features two unique bridges: the first over Sheikh Zayed Road, stretching 528 meters, and the second crossing Al Khail Road, spanning 501 meters.
• Each bridge is five meters wide, with three meters allocated for bicycles and scooters, and two meters for pedestrians.

Project Benefits

• Serves 12 residential, commercial, and educational areas such as Al Barsha and Al Barsha Heights.
• Improves connectivity for first and last-mile trips by connecting Dubai Internet City Metro Station with commercial and service areas.
• The track’s capacity is estimated at about 5,200 users per hour.
• The design provides cyclists and pedestrians with a sense of tranquility away from street noise.

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Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project

The project is one of the most significant strategic initiatives undertaken by RTA, consisting of multiple phases, with work starting in 2016. It spans Sheikh Rashid Road, Al Mina Street, Al Khaleej Street, and Cairo Street, covering a total length of 13 kilometres. It includes the development of 15 intersections and serves the areas of Deira and Bur Dubai, in addition to several key development projects, including Dubai Islands, Deira Waterfront, Dubai Maritime City, and Mina Rashid. The project is estimated to benefit a population of one million people, reducing travel time from 104 minutes to 16 minutes by 2030. It also facilitates free-flowing traffic along the Al Shindagha Corridor, enhances road capacity and efficiency, and improves traffic safety standards.

Completed Phases

• The intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road with Oud Metha Road: It included the construction of a 700-metre-long bridge with three lanes, extending from Oud Metha Road (near Latifa Hospital) towards Sheikh Rashid Road, and from there to Sheikh Zayed Road and Happiness Street (the overpass leading to the Dubai World Trade Centre).
• The intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road with Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street: It included the construction of two bridges on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, each with two lanes in both directions, a single-lane bridge from Zaa’beel Street towards Sheikh Rashid Road, and a tunnel on Sheikh Rashid Road leading to the intersection with Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street, featuring four lanes in each direction.
• Bridges leading to the entrances and exits of Dubai Islands at the intersection of Al Khaleej Street with Abu Baker Al Siddique: The total length of the constructed bridges and ramps is 2,571 metres, with an estimated capacity of approximately 20,700 vehicles per hour. 
• Al Khaleej Street Bridge: Spanning 570 metres with three lanes heading towards Bur Dubai. It facilitates traffic on Al Khaleej Street coming from the intersection with Abu Baker Al Siddique Street and traffic from Dubai Islands towards the Shindagha Tunnel. The bridge has a capacity of 4,800 vehicles per hour and includes a surface-level intersection at Al Khaleej Street with Omar Bin Al Khattab Street.
• The Infinity Bridge: It is approximately 295 metres long, consisting of six lanes in each direction in addition to a combined 3-metre-wide track for pedestrians and cyclists. The bridge has the ability to accommodate about 24,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. It rises 15.5 metres high above the creek levels, with a 75-meter-wide navigational channel allowing all authorised ships to pass through Dubai Creek. Moreover, the bridge is crowned with an infinity-shaped arch which is 42 metres high, symbolizing Dubai's limitless ambitions. With its unique architectural design inspired by the theme of infinity, the bridge is a distinctive global landmark for the Emirate of Dubai.
• Al Saqr Intersection: This included two bridges along Al Khaleej Street, the first being 750 metres long, heading north and the second being 1,075 metres long heading south, each with six lanes in both directions and the capacity of accommodating up to 24,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. It also features a single-lane bridge for right-turn traffic from Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street to Al Khaleej Street, spanning 250 metres, with the ability to accommodate 1,600 vehicles per hour. Additionally, a two-lane tunnel facilitates left-turn traffic from Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street to Al Mina Street, spanning 500 metres and accommodating up to 3,200 vehicles per hour. The project also includes a surface-level intersection controlled by traffic signals, connecting Al Khaleej Street with Al Ghubaiba Road and Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street.

Ongoing phrases

• The intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road with Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street: The project includes three bridges with a total length of 3.1 kilometres and a combined capacity of 19,400 vehicles per hour across all lanes. The first bridge is 1,335 metres long, with three lanes in each direction, ensuring the smooth traffic flow between Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Saqr Intersection. It can accommodate approximately 10,800 vehicles per hour in both directions. Furthermore, the second bridge is 780 metres long, with three lanes serving traffic from Al Saqr Intersection towards Al Wasl Road, with a capacity of 5,400 vehicles per hour. As for the third bridge, it spans 985 metres with two lanes, serving traffic from Jumeirah Road to Al Mina Street towards Al Saqr Intersection, with a capacity of 3,200 vehicles per hour. Additionally, the project involves developing 4.8 kilometres of roads, upgrading surface-level intersections on Jumeirah Road, Al Mina Street, and Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street, as well as constructing two pedestrian bridges.
• Al Khaleej Street Tunnel: It extends from the end of the Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street with Cairo Street, spanning 1,650 metres with three lanes in each direction, and the capacity of 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. The tunnel facilitates smooth and free-flowing traffic for commuters travelling from the Infinity Bridge towards Deira and vice versa. Additionally, the project includes upgrading the Cairo-Al Wuheida intersection from roundabouts to signal-controlled intersections.

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