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Press releases
Mohammed bin Rashid launches official operations of Route 2020 Project
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has officially inaugurated the Route 2020 Project.
08/07/2020
MENA Centre for Transport Excellence holds 4 remote workshops in first half of 2020
The MENA Centre for Transport Excellence, in conjunction with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), held four remote specialized training programms during the first half of 2020. About 36 trainees from various transport entities worldwide delivered courses
07/07/2020
Employing female bus drivers for the first time in the region
RTA has recently recruited the first batch of three female bus drivers for deployment on the internal bus network, thus becoming the first entity in the Middle East region to take this initiative. The three female bus drivers started operation on 3rd July 2020.
06/07/2020
Projects
Opening 740-metre bridge leading to Dubai Creek Harbour
(RTA) opens a flyover leading to the Western entrance of the Dubai Creek – Dubai Creek Harbour; an important phase of the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing Improvement Project. The project encompasses the improvement of Nadd Al Hamar Street - Ras Al Khor Road intersection, along with extensive improvements of Ras Al Khor Road.
27/06/2020
Completing 80 digital, 4th Industrial Revolution projects
RTA has completed 80 projects as part of its digitization and smart and 4th industrial revolution projects. Nine of these projects were completed last year 2019
15/06/2020
Completing a project with 13 bridges leading to Dubai Hills Mall
We have announced the completion of all construction works in Roads and Bridges leading to Dubai Hills Mall project. The project comprises of 13 bridges extending 3700 metres in length and 11-22 metres in width, with a combined capacity of 23,500 vehicles per hour.
31/05/2020
Announcements
Opening 4-lane tunnel on Sheikh Rashid Street
RTA Dubai has opened a tunnel on both sides of Sheikh Rashid Street (Al Garhoud and Mina Rashid) comprising four lanes in each direction on 03-05-2018
04/05/2018
Diverting several licensing services to smart channels
(RTA) is intending to divert several licensing services to smart channels starting from the end of April 2018.
26/04/2018
Opening three new bridges on Airport St 27 April 2018
Announcement of the opening of three new bridges as part of the Airport Street Improvement Project in (27 April 2018)
21/04/2018
Photos
Operating hours from Saturday to Thursday from 7 AM to 12 AM (midnight) and Friday from 10 AM to 12 AM (midnight)
If you're planning to go out, head to the station 30 minutes before the trip, and don't forget that wearing a face mask is mandatory and adhere to safety precautions and physical distancing while commuting.
Operating hours from 6 AM until 11 PM
Bus fare returns to normal from 6 AM to 11 PM. Limited bus services from 11 PM till 6 AM (hospitals only).
Operating hours from Saturday to Thursday from 7 AM to 12 AM (midnight) and Friday from 10 AM to 12 AM (midnight)
If you're planning to go out, head to the station 30 minutes before the trip, and don't forget that wearing a face mask is mandatory and adhere to safety precautions and physical distancing while commuting.
Videos
The Chatbot ‘Mahboub’
Are you searching for a quick way to get answers to RTA related inquiries? Mahboub is your virtual guide who can easily give you all the information you need. Chat with Mahboub on 00971588009090 and get quick answers easily.
Route 2020 metro stations
Did You Know that we are providing 50 trains to serve Expo 2020 visitors with stations equipped with electronic tariff gates? Explore the features of Route 2020 through this video
Giving you a better experience
Visit our enhanced rta.ae website and explore the new features and widgets that offer easy access to information and services.