Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is advancing a series of road projects across key residential areas to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and support the city’s growing population. Work has already wrapped up in Al Khawaneej 2 (Tolerance District) and Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1, while six more areas are currently under development, covering a total of 103 kilometres of roads.

Mattar Al Tayer, RTA’s Director General, said the projects will enhance lighting, stormwater drainage, and overall traffic efficiency, while creating safer, smoother streets for residents.

Road Works in Al Warqa’a

  • New entry and exit from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road
  • Upgraded Al Warqa’a 1 Street, replacing roundabouts with signalised intersections
  • Improved street lighting and parking facilities
  • Travel time reduced from 20 minutes to 3.5 minutes
  • Street capacity increased by 30%, serving over 350,000 residents

Completion of works in Al Warqa’a is expected by end of 2025.

Road Works in Al Awir 1

  • 16.5 km of internal roads (including 5 km inside Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing)
  • 7.5 km connecting road to Emirates Road with two lanes in each direction
  • New intersections, roundabouts, and a U-turn near Emirates Road
  • Entry/exit capacity to double: up to 3,000 vehicles per hour
  • Additional 4-km lane on Emirates Road with 110 km/h speed limit and 2,000 vehicles per hour capacity

Completion of road works in this area is expected in Q2 2026.

Road Works in Wadi Al Amardi

  • 15 km of roads (4 km Tripoli Street expansion + 11 km internal roads)
  • 10 km of paving, 405 lighting poles, 1,000 parking spaces
  • Entry/exit capacity increased by 3,000 vehicles per hour

Completion of Wadi Al Amardi project is expected in Q3 2026.

Road Works in Nad Al Sheba 1, 3, and 4

For these residential areas in Dubai, improvements focus on internal roads, cycling tracks, landscaping, and parking near schools, mosques, parks, and shopping areas:

  • Total road length: 32 km, with 15 km dedicated to pedestrian and cycling paths
  • Nad Al Sheba 1 completion by end of 2025
  • Nad Al Sheba 3 and 4 completion by Q1 2027

Dubai’s road network is constantly evolving. In late August, RTA announced upgrades to widen the bridge leading to Dubai Airport Terminal 1, further improving traffic flow for residents and visitors.