Dubai, August 30, 2026: In line with the directives of the leadership to continue developing
and enhancing the efficiency of Dubai’s road infrastructure to keep
pace with the emirate’s rapid urban and economic growth, while
improving traffic flow and quality of life, Dubai’s Roads and
Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two contracts for Al Meydan
Street Development Project, one of RTA’s key strategic projects to
enhance Dubai’s main road network, at a total cost of AED 1.161
billion.
Given the scale of the project, the works have been divided into two
contracts to accelerate delivery, realise traffic and development
benefits, strengthen the road network’s readiness to accommodate
future growth, and support urban development and development
projects across the emirate.
The project includes the development of several key intersections
along Al Meydan Street through the construction of 3,700 metres of
bridges and 17 kilometres of roads, in addition to cycling tracks that
will enhance connectivity with the existing cycling network.
The project will serve a number of residential and development
areas with a combined population of more than 500,000 and is
scheduled for completion by the end of 2028.
Highly Efficient Road Network
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the
Board of Executive Directors, Roads and Transport Authority, said:
“RTA continues to deliver strategic projects to develop Dubai’s road
network, guided by the leadership’s vision, which regards
investment in infrastructure as a fundamental pillar of
comprehensive development, enhancing Dubai’s competitiveness
and reinforcing its position as a leading global city in which to live,
work and invest.
“RTA follows a proactive approach to planning and delivery, focused
on developing an integrated and highly efficient road network that
keeps pace with urban, population and economic growth and
delivers high levels of traffic flow and mobility flexibility. This
contributes positively to quality of life and supports the objectives of
the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and Dubai Economic Agenda
D33.”
He added: “Al Meydan Street is one of Dubai’s key strategic
corridors, running parallel to and supporting Sheikh Mohammed bin
Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. The project will strengthen
connectivity across the main road network, provide alternative
routes that improve traffic distribution, enhance traffic flow, and
increase mobility efficiency between key areas.
“It will also raise the capacity of north–south traffic corridors by 18%
and reduce travel time from Al Manama Street and Dubai–Al Ain
Road to Umm Suqeim Street from 30 minutes to 10 minutes, an
improvement of 66%. The project will also support the emirate’s
rapid urban growth.”
Project Details
Al Meydan Street Development Project extends from its intersection
with First Al Khail Street to Umm Suqeim Street, passing through
several key roads, including Al Khail Road, Latifa bint Hamdan
Street and Al Marabea’ Street. The project also includes the
development of Al Marabea’ Street up to Sheikh Mohammed bin
Zayed Road.
