Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract worth AED 633 million for the Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project, a significant infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving traffic flow and connectivity in the heart of the city.
The project spans the corridor from Za’abeel Palace Street to Financial Centre Street. It includes the construction of 1,700 metres of bridges and tunnels, along with the widening of the road from three to four lanes in each direction.
Once complete, the development will increase the road’s capacity by 33%, raising it from 6,600 to 8,800 vehicles per hour in both directions. The average travel time along the corridor is expected to drop from 13 minutes to just 6 minutes.
Strategic Impact On Key Districts
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, stated: “Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project forms part of a broader project that includes the development of the Trade Centre Roundabout. The project will also serve the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).”
He added, “It will further enhance connectivity to key areas, including Za’abeel, Downtown Dubai, and Business Bay. The project is expected to benefit approximately half a million residents and visitors.”
The initiative is aligned with Dubai’s broader urban planning and infrastructure development goals, which aim to ease congestion, reduce travel time, and support seamless access to commercial and residential hubs.
The project will also support economic activity in central Dubai, notably DIFC, which is home to hundreds of financial institutions and multinational corporations.
–Input from Dubai Media Office
