Dubai’s Road Network to Be Expanded Under AED 6 Billion Plan

Dubai has approved a comprehensive AED 6 billion plan aimed at improving traffic flow and easing congestion in key areas of the city. The initiative, a collaboration between Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Holding, will enhance access to major locations, including Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Production City, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah and International City.

Infrastructure improvements will also extend to Dubai Islands, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Palm Gateway, Al Furjan, Jumeirah Park, Arjan, Majan, Liwan (Phase 1), Nad Al Hamar, Villanova and Serena. Among the planned upgrades, Palm Jumeirah will see the addition of pedestrian bridges on the trunk, while Business Bay will feature new roads and pedestrian bridges near Bay Square. Jumeirah Village Circle will undergo the development of roads, bridges, and underpasses, and International City 2 will see the expansion of its road network.

The initiative also includes a new Railbus project, announced at the World Governments Summit, which will undergo two years of technical studies before being integrated with Dubai’s metro and tram networks. Additionally, the Trade Centre Roundabout is set to be transformed into a bridged intersection featuring five bridges spanning 5,000 metres, with an estimated cost of AED 696 million.

This project aligns with Dubai’s Five-Year Road Transformation Plan, approved in November, which includes 21 projects across 12 residential, commercial and industrial areas. The plan will add 634 kilometres of roads at a cost of AED 3.7 billion. A new road network map, released in December, is expected to improve traffic flow to 19 residential areas, including Al Barsha and Jumeirah, with travel times projected to decrease by up to 40%.

The road network upgrade is set for completion in the second quarter of 2026, supporting Dubai’s projected population growth from 3.8 million to 5.8 million by 2040.