Dubai is heading for a major transformation on the roads. By 2027, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) plans to complete 57 large-scale road projects to reduce congestion and improve overall travel times across the city.
What’s Coming to Dubai?
- 115 new bridges and tunnels
- 226 kilometres of new roads in general
- 11 key road corridors
The projects fall under the 2025–2027 infrastructure plan recently reviewed by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The goal is the same: reducing traffic, supporting growth, and easing daily commutes in a growing city like Dubai.
Key Road Projects in Dubai for 2025-2027
Umm Suqeim–Al Qudra Corridor
- Length: 16km
- Completion: Phase one is already 50% done
- Upgrades: 4 major junctions
- Result: Travel time cut from 46 minutes to 11
Hessa Street Upgrade
- Status: About 60% complete
- Bridges: 9,000 metres
- Capacity boost: 4,000 → 8,000 vehicles/hour
- New travel time: Down to 7 minutes from 30
Al Fay Street Corridor
- Serving areas: From Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to Emirates Road
- Length: 12.9km of roads + 13.5km of bridges
- Intersections: 5
- Impact: Supports 600,000 residents and 64,400 vehicles per hour
Al Sufouh to Dubai Hills Active Mobility Link
- Length: 13.5km
- Purpose: For cycling and e-scooters
- Beneficiaries: Approx. 640,000 residents
As the city evolves, these projects are expected to reshape how residents and visitors move around Dubai — with faster commutes and better access across expanding neighbourhoods. Recently, new solutions have been introduced and they already have their impact on the city’s traffic improvement:
- Dynamic Salik toll gate system has reduced Sheikh Zayed Road traffic by 9%
- New parking tariff system helped cut traffic by 2%
- Public transport use is slightly up, thanks to both initiatives
