Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) partnered with master developer Dubai Holding to sign a landmark AED6 billion ($1.6 billion) infrastructure agreement focused on expanding road networks, bridges, and access points across major communities in the emirate. Signed by RTA Chairman Mattar Al Tayer and Dubai Holding Group CEO Amit Kaushal, the deal targets significant road network enhancements intended to boost entry/exit capacities by 30% to 70% and drastically reduce travel times across heavily congested areas. The initiative supports urban expansion and mobility improvements across several key locations, including Dubai Islands, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Al Furjan, Jumeirah Park, Arjan, Villanova, and Serena.
The agreement outlines targeted structural upgrades for five major Dubai Holding developments to streamline vehicular and pedestrian movement. In Jumeirah Village Circle, four new access points with grade-separated interchanges will double entry and exit capacity, cutting internal travel times by up to 70%. New bridges connecting Dubai Production City to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road will boost internal traffic flow by 50%, while upgrades around Business Bay will feature surface intersection enhancements, improved internal routes, and a new pedestrian bridge at First Al Khail Road. In Palm Jumeirah, six new acceleration and deceleration lanes along with two pedestrian bridges will cut internal travel times by 40%, while road widening in International City Phase 3 is set to reduce commute times from 15 minutes down to just 5 minutes. Also, this agreement comes in as RTA seeks to improve on public transport in Dubai with development of high quality roads and rail.
March 12, 2025
RTA’s $1.6bn roads development deal is a landmark on the way to enhancing the transport infrastructure of the city. This agreement, entered into by Dubai Holding and Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), will be central to Dubai’s mobility in the future. Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Holding, attended the signing of this historic agreement, which will increase connectivity, reduce congestion, and enhance urban development in the best locations in the emirate. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, highlighted the impact of Dubai’s RTA $1.6bn roads development deal.
He said, “This agreement will enhance road capacity, reduce travel time, and improve access points across key areas of Dubai. It aligns with our goal of ensuring a seamless transport experience for residents and visitors.” Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, State Minister of Financial Affairs, was present during the signing ceremony. The investment will help in developing key congested areas like Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle. Furthermore, it will benefit both residents and businesses across the emirate.
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The Significance of RTA’s $1.6bn Roads Development Deal
Dubai leadership is persisting with the push for smart infrastructure spending to ensure unencumbered movement between residents and travelers. RTA’s $1.6bn roads development deal is a move toward optimizing the transport infrastructure in the Emirates. It aligns with the nation’s vision for an efficient and open city. Modernizing roads, bridges, and interchanges under the project, eventually minimizing the travel time, improving safety will be its payoff. The contract will spur infrastructure development along a line of iconic development projects like Dubai Islands, Jumeirah Village Triangle and Palm Gateway.
Moreover, it will cover Al Furjan, Jumeirah Park, Arjan, Majan, Liwan (Phase 1), Nad Al Hamar, Villanova, and Serena. The deal will also provide improved connectivity between Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Production City, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah, and International City (Phase 3), easing traffic and congestion. Amit Kaushal, CEO of Dubai Holding, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the growth of Dubai. He stated, “We are proud to be supporting this initiative, which will increase mobility and create a more integrated and sustainable city environment. This investment further positions Dubai as a global leader in the development of infrastructure.”
Factsheet
Partners: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) & Dubai Holding
Total Investment: AED 6 Billion ($1.63 Billion USD)
Core Objective: Expand road networks, bridges, and interchanges to boost capacity by 30%–70% across 15 communities.
Key Location Upgrades and Impact
- Jumeirah Village Circle: 4 new access points with bridges/interchanges. Doubles entry capacity; cuts travel times by 70%.
- International City Phase 3: Extra lane from Manama Street & widened roads. Cuts travel times from 15 to 5 minutes.
- Dubai Production City: New bridges connecting to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Rd. Improves traffic flow by 50%.
- Palm Jumeirah: 6 new access/exit lanes and 2 pedestrian bridges. Reduces island travel time by 40%.
- Business Bay: Upgraded surface intersections and new pedestrian bridge on First Al Khail Rd. Cuts access times by 30%.
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