Dubai. August 25, 2026: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completed numerous
traffic improvements at six school-zone locations during summer
season , benefiting more than 10 schools across Dubai.
The strategic initiative forms part of RTA’s efforts to enhance
connectivity between residential, educational and development
areas, while providing safe and convenient access for students,
parents and school staff. It also contributes to improving the quality
of life for residents and visitors across Dubai.
The improvements were carried out during the summer break to
minimise disruption to daily traffic and take advantage of lower traffic
volumes. This enabled RTA to accelerate delivery, limit the impact
on road users and ensure the highest safety standards at the
targeted locations.
The works covered several school zones across Dubai, including
Wadi Al Safa 4, Al Barsha, Umm Al Sheif, Dubai Motor City,
Dubai Studio City and Al Sufouh. The traffic solutions
implemented around schools included the construction of a new
road linking Al Qudra Road and Hessa Street via Dubai Motor City
and Dubai Studio City. The new road facilitates access to and from
GEMS Metropole School – Motor City. Additional parking spaces
were also provided for Horizon International School in Umm Al
Sheif, increasing its parking capacity by 100%.
The works also included improvements to the entrances and exits of
the service road adjacent to Al Barsha South schools complex, as
well as at-grade improvements around The International School of
Choueifat – Dubai in Al Sufouh.
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RTA also upgraded the road near GEMS Winchester School –
Dubai in Wadi Al Safa 4 and introduced safety and traffic-calming
measures in areas surrounding the schools. These improvements
help streamline the movement of teachers, school-bus drivers and
parents, while enhancing safety for all road users across Dubai.
RTA urges school-bus drivers and parents to follow traffic-safety
procedures when dropping off and collecting students from school.
This includes using designated pick-up and drop-off areas, avoiding
random stopping or parking in spaces reserved for People of
Determination or emergency vehicles, stopping when school buses
display warning signs or signals, remaining alert to student
movement around schools, reducing speed, and complying with
traffic signs and signals. These practices help provide a safe,
accident-free environment around schools.
