Discover RTA's Ongoing Projects
Welcome to the RTA Projects Showcase, where we highlight our key infrastructure and transportation initiatives driving Dubai’s progress. Our projects are designed to enhance connectivity, reduce travel times, and support the city’s rapid growth in addition to reflecting Dubai Government 2040 vision. Explore our range of ongoing projects that aim to provide efficient, sustainable transportation solutions for residents and visitors alike as well as enhance the quality of life.
Two Pedestrian Bridges on Palm Jumeirah
Project Description
- The first bridge will be located near Shoreline, at the entrance to Palm Jumeirah, while the second will be built at Golden Mile, adjacent to the retail frontages.
- The locations of the two bridges were selected based on traffic and field studies.
- Each bridge will span 40 metres.
Project Benefits
- Reduces vehicle waiting times at surrounding intersections by 50%, shortening journey times.
- The bridges will have a combined capacity of 2,700 pedestrians per hour, exceeding current demand.
- Enhances accessibility and connectivity across Palm Jumeirah, while supporting safer pedestrian movement.
Upgrading the Metro Lighting System with Energy-Efficient LED Technology.
Project Description
- Replacing 17,880 conventional lighting units out of 44,700 with energy-efficient LED technology.
- Phases 1 and 2 covered installing energy-efficient LED lighting at footbridges and various passenger and operational areas across the Red and Green Line stations. Works are progressing on Phase 3 to upgrade lighting systems in the remaining facilities, including car parks, tunnels, extension buildings, and power distribution stations.
- The project is implemented in collaboration with Keolis MHI, the company responsible for operating and maintaining Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram.
Project Benefits
- The new lighting units have an operational lifespan of up to 11 years under continuous operation, compared to about one year for conventional bulbs.
- Avoids 12 to 13 replacement cycles and saves 6 to 7 man-hours per unit over its operational lifecycle.
- Upon the project's completion in 2027, electricity consumption is expected to reduce by more than 14 million kWh annually.
Launching New Visual Identity for 186 Areas in Dubai
Project Description
- It is in coordination with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Municipality.
- It covers 186 areas distributed across 19 sectors throughout Dubai.
- It includes the installation and replacement of area identification signs, internal street name signs, and house number plates.
Project Benefits
- Helps facilitate the identification of locations and improve accessibility, while enhancing the visual appeal of streets, residential neighbourhoods, and commercial districts.
- Provides the areas with a distinctive visual signature while maintaining a clear and consistent addressing system across the emirate.
- Keeps pace with Dubai’s rapid urban development.
Al Meydan Street Development
Project Description
- The project has a total cost of AED 1.161 billion.
- It includes the construction of 3,700 metres of bridges and 17 kilometres of roads.
- It includes the construction of cycling tracks that will enhance connectivity with the existing cycling network.
Project Benefits
- Strengthens connectivity across the main road network and provide alternative routes to improve traffic distribution.
- Raises the capacity of north–south traffic corridors by 18%.
- Reduces travel time from Al Manama Street and Dubai–Al Ain Road to Umm Suqeim Street from 30 minutes to 10 minutes.
Pedestrian Bridge Lighting at 30 Locations
Project Description
- The first phase of the project covers lighting upgrades on 21 pedestrian bridges.
- It involves equipping the pedestrian bridges with modern, energy-efficient LED lighting systems.
- It involves using motion-sensor technology, which makes the lights switch on automatically when pedestrian movement is detected on the bridge.
Project Benefits
- Provides a safer and more comfortable mobility environment for users of road facilities.
- Strengthens Dubai’s standing in the green economy and sustainable development.
- Enhances pedestrian safety during evening hours.
Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development
Project Description
- The project’s length is 12 km.
- It is at a cost of AED 2 billion.
- Includes the construction of seven bridges extending 2,300 metres and eight tunnels covering 900 metres.
Project Benefits
- Strengthens connectivity between Dubai's key road corridors, linking Sheikh Zayed Road, through Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, to Emirates Road.
- It is expected to have a capacity of around 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.
- Reduces travel time between Umm Al Sheif Street and Emirates Road from 33 minutes to 15 minutes, a 54% reduction.
364 Parking Slots for Truck Rest Stops
Project Description
- It is part of the Traffic Safety Strategy, with several truck-related plans included in its executive plan for 2026–2033.
- Includes the expansion of parking capacity at seven truck rest stops across the emirate by adding 364 parking slots.
- The areas include Al Rowaiyah 2 Truck Rest Stop, Lehbab 2 Truck Rest Stop, Lehbab 1 Truck Rest Stop, Al Tayy Truck Rest Stop, Al Rowaiyah 1 Truck Rest Stop, and Madinat Hind 2 Truck Rest Stop.
- Expansion works are also under way at Nad Al Hamar Truck Rest Stop, where 60 additional parking slots are currently being added.
Project Benefits
- Enhances road safety and traffic flow.
- Preserves Dubai’s urban and aesthetic appearance and contributes to reducing random truck parking on main roads.
- Creates a safer working environment for truck drivers by providing integrated service facilities that meet their daily needs during rest period.
Upgrading nol Card to Digital Payment
Project Description
- Completing 72% of the digital transformation of the nol payment system.
- It has been divided into three main phases. The first will see the launch of QR code ticketing through digital channels.
- The second will involve the rollout of the new generation of nol cards, powered by new technologies ensuring compatibility with bank card technologies.
- The third phase will complete the system upgrade to accept other payment methods, such as bank cards and digital wallets, for the payment of public transport fares.
Project Benefits
- Delivers a step change in the customer experience by expanding payment options and enabling modern, diverse payment methods.
- Includes the creation of customer accounts and purchasing tickets via QR code technology.
- Activates automatic top-up through bank account linkage
Traffic Enhancements at 28 Locations
Project Description
- The works cover 4 locations around school zones, three locations in development areas, and 21 locations across various parts of Dubai.
- The enhancements are scheduled between July – September 2026
- The enhancements include the addition of new lanes and improving intersections.
Project Benefits
- Eases traffic congestion and decreases the journey time.
- Strengthens connectivity between residential areas, educational zones, and development areas
- Supports the emirate's sustained urban and population growth.
Dedicated Bus and Taxi Lanes
Project Description
- The length of the completed lanes is 14.5 km.
- It is being implemented across 6 key streets: Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street, 2nd December Street, Al Satwa Street, Al Nahda Street, Omar Bin Al Khattab Street, and Naif Street.
- The total length of dedicated bus lanes in will increase to 20.6 km.
Project Benefits
- Improves expected bus arrival times by 28% to 56%.
- Encourages residents and visitors to use public buses, with ridership projected to increase by up to 30% on some streets.
- reduce the number of buses required to serve these routes due to the journey time savings achieved.
Bridge Leading to Dubai Harbour Entry and Exit Points
Project Description
- 90% completion rate
- It is a 1,500-metre bridge with two lanes in each direction.
- Starts from Interchange 5 on Sheikh Zayed Road near American University in Dubai, passing through the intersection of Al Naseem Street and Al Falak Street, crossing over the intersection of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, and extending to Dubai Harbour Street
Project Benefits
- Provides direct entry and exit between Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour.
- Provides a total capacity of up to 6,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.
- Upon opening, the project will reduce journey time from 12 minutes to 3 minutes and improve traffic flow to and from Dubai Harbour and surrounding areas.
Al Khaleej Street Tunnel
Project Description
- The project extends 1,650 metres.
- It features three lanes in each direction.
- It extends from the end of Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Al Wuheida Street.
Project Benefits
- It has a capacity of up to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.
- Provides free-flow traffic movement between Infinity Bridge and Deira, and vice-versa.
- It is part of Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project which is estimated to serve one million people and reduce journey time from 104 minutes to 16 minutes by 2030.
A Bridge Serving Traffic from Al Bada’
Project Description
- The 500-metre bridge falls under the World Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project.
- This single-lane bridge has a capacity of up to 1,200 vehicles per hour.
- The bridge is aimed to facilitate outbound traffic from Al Bada’ towards 2nd December Street, with onward access to Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mustaqbal Street.
Project Benefits
- Helps in accommodating the growing traffic volumes in the area.
- Reduces journey time from 8 minutes to 2 minutes.
- Enhances the efficiency of Dubai’s road network to meet the demands of population growth and urban expansion across the emirate, particularly in the Trade Centre area.
Umm Suqeim, Al Wasl and Al Safa Streets Development
Project Description
- Upgrading Umm Suqeim Street from its intersection with Jumeirah Street to Al Khail Road; Al Wasl Road from its intersection with Umm Suqeim Street to its intersection with 2nd December Street; Al Safa Street from its intersection with Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Wasl Road.
- Upgrading 7 intersections along Jumeirah Street.
- Includes the construction of bridges and tunnels extending approximately 11,000 metres in total.
Project Benefits
- Upon completion, the project will increase the capacity of Umm Suqeim Street to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions and raise the capacity of Al Wasl and Al Safa Streets to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions for each street.
- Serves vital areas featuring a wide range of modern tourism facilities, including beaches, hotels, fine-dining restaurants, and residential areas.
- Supports urban growth, strengthens Dubai’s appeal as a destination for investment and business, enhances the efficiency of the traffic network, and reduces journey times.
Dubai Metro’s Gold Line
Project Description
- Involves an investment of around AED 34 billion, and it extends over 42 kilometres and 18 stations.
- It is Dubai’s first fully underground metro line and connects to both the Red and Green Lines.
- The metro line is at a depth of 40 metres underground.
- The route spans 15 strategic locations.
- Utilises the latest tunnel boring machine technology for an entirely underground execution.
Project Benefits
- Benefit over 1.5 million people.
- Serves over 55 development projects.
- Serves as a comprehensive urban artery and seamlessly bridges Dubai’s historic centre with its dynamic future districts.
- Expands the Dubai Metro network from the current 120 kilometres, factoring in the Blue Line, to 162 kilometres, a 35% increase.
- Increases the number of stations from 67 (including the Blue Line) to a total of 85 stations.
Road Connections Project in 18 Residential Areas
Project Description
- The Project spans 13 km.
- Includes traffic enhancements, as well as the provision of roadside parking spaces, pavements, and street lighting in those 18 areas.
- The areas include Al Khawaneej 1, Al Barsha South 1, Nad Shamma, Jumeirah 1, Za’abeel 1, Al Rashidiya, Muhaisnah 1, Al Barsha 1, Al Hudaiba, Al Quoz 1, Al Quoz 3, Al Satwa, Al Twar 1, Mirdif, Umm Ramool, Umm Suqeim 1, Al Mizhar 1, and Al Mizhar 2.
Project Benefits
- Improves road connectivity and facilitate vehicle access to and from residential areas.
- Improves traffic flow and reduced journey times by up to 40% in those locations.
- Meets the demands of urban expansion and population growth while providing road users with a smoother driving experience.
3 Integrated Truck Rest Areas
Project Description
- Spans a total area of over 210,000 square metres
- It has the capacity for 490 trucks and heavy vehicles.
- The development is in partnership with the private sector.
- The project is in: Jebel Ali, Saih Shuaib, near the entrance to Dubai Industrial City (DIC), and in Madinat Hind 2 along Emirates Road, adjacent to Al Tayy Racetrack.
Project Benefits
- Enhances the efficiency of the land transport sector and reinforces the emirate’s position as a global hub for trade and logistics services.
- Enhances road safety by providing an integrated and secure environment for drivers, thus helping in reducing random stopping and improving traffic flow across the road network.
- Strengthens the freight and logistics sector, which is a strategic pillar and core enabler of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
Phase One – Development of Historic Al Ras
Project Description
- The development of the Historic Al Ras Walkway, comprising 12 km of walkways.
- The development of 5 km cycling tracks.
- The rehabilitation of 10 artistic spaces in coordination with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, with the participation of Emirati and local artists.
Project Benefits
- Advances a key objective of the Dubai Urban Plan 2040, the 20-minute city, by providing the infrastructure required to enable residents to access more than 80% of essential services within a 20-minute journey.
- Supports Dubai’s Quality of Life Strategy 2033 and contributes to enhancing community wellbeing by transforming Dubai into a pedestrian-friendly city, elevating pedestrian safety standards.
- Strengthens connectivity between various districts and the existing walkway network.
- Integrates creative, aesthetic and cultural dimensions into soft mobility components, reinforces the distinctive identity of urban areas to enhance the emirate’s visual landscape.
Tunnelling Works for Dubai Metro Blue Line
Project Description
- It features the largest underground interchange station in the metro network, spanning more than 44,000 square metres.
- It features four underground stations.
- Tunnelling works will proceed in 3 directions.
- Al Wugeisha tunnel boring machine is 163 metres long, weighs more than 2,000 tonnes, and operates around the clock. Its average excavation advance rate ranges from 13 to 17 metres per day.
Project Benefits
- It reflects Dubai’s commitment to providing a smart mobility system that enhances quality of life.
- It supports the movement of people and growth of businesses, and connects communities within an integrated urban framework.
- The project serves nine key areas with an estimated population of around one million, in line with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
Phase Two of the Development of Hessa Street
Project Description
- The project spans the 3 km corridor between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.
- It includes upgrading three major intersections by constructing bridges extending 8,835 metres and a 480-metre tunnel.
- Includes upgrading Al Khail Road–Hessa Street interchange through expanding Hessa Street from two lanes to four lanes in each direction.
- Includes the construction of a 525-metre, two-lane braided ramp to eliminate traffic overlap between Al Khail Road and Al Khamila Street.
Project Benefits
- It serves 10 residential and development areas and benefits approximately 650,000 residents, including Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Al Barsha South.
- Increases the road capacity for Hessa Street by 100%.
- Reduces the journey time from 24 minutes to five minutes.