Dubai Set for Major Traffic Flow Improvements

Dubai is a city that never stops growing and that includes its traffic. With new attractions, events, and communities popping up all the time, it’s no surprise the roads are busier than ever.

If you've lived in Dubai long enough, chances are you've had at least one long conversation about traffic. But that might change soon.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is rolling out a massive set of upgrades aimed at making traffic smoother across the city. From billion-dirham roadworks to flying taxis and tunnels, here’s a look at what’s coming.

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Al Fay Street Expansion

Cost: AED 1.5 billion

This project is a game-changer for residents near Dubai Sports City, JVC, Jumeirah Golf Estates, and more. It includes five major intersections and will boost capacity to 64,400 vehicles per hour. That’s a big win for the 600,000 people who use this road regularly.

Al Mustaqbal Street Development

Cost: Part of a AED 3.7 billion plan

Bridges and tunnels stretching 6.2 km will be built to increase traffic flow from 9,000 to 12,000 vehicles per hour. It’s part of a bigger plan to improve internal roads across the city.

Al Qudra Street Makeover

Cost: AED 798 million

This popular road is getting a serious speed boost. Travel time will drop from 9.4 minutes to just 2.8 minutes thanks to upgrades along key intersections including Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road.

Al Safa Street Revamp

A new project from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Wasl Road will cut drive time from 20 minutes to just two for 358,000 residents. It’s all part of Dubai’s massive AED 16 billion traffic transformation plan for 2024 - 2027.

Bus Pooling

Forget rigid bus routes. RTA's new bus pooling service can hold up to 30 people and aims to reduce private car use in busy areas. It's all about flexibility and faster movement.

Dedicated Bus & Taxi Lanes

Coming between 2025 and 2027, these lanes will stretch 20.1 km across six major streets like Al Satwa and Naif. The goal? Smoother rides for public transport and faster commutes for everyone else.

Driverless Taxis & Cars

Dubai is getting ready to go hands-free. A new federal traffic law now allows more self-driving cars on the road. The emirate plans to launch 4,000 driverless taxis and make 25% of all transport autonomous by 2030.

Dubai Harbour Upgrade

Cost: AED 431 million

A new two-lane bridge from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour will reduce travel time from 12 to 3 minutes and handle up to 6,000 vehicles per hour. That means easier access to one of the city's most popular coastal spots.

Dubai Holding Partnership Projects

Cost: AED 6 billion

In partnership with Dubai Holding, the RTA will upgrade roads in Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, JVC, Dubai Production City, and International City. Expect up to 70% shorter travel times during peak hours.

The Bottom Line

Dubai’s tackling traffic from every angle, land, sea, air, and even underground. With projects rolling out through 2030, getting around the city is about to get a whole lot smoother.

Whether you’re commuting to work or heading out for the weekend, expect shorter travel times and better connections soon.