Dubai's RTA Commits AED 1.16bn to the Al Meydan Street Corridor, Cutting Commute Times by 66%
LVIn short
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two contracts worth a combined AED 1.16 billion (about USD 316 million) for the Al Meydan Street Development Project: 17km of new roads and 3,700 metres of bridges that cut travel time between Al Manama Street and Dubai-Al Ain Road to Umm Suqeim Street from 30 to 10 minutes, lifting north-south traffic capacity by 18% for more than 500,000 residents around Nad Al Sheba and the surrounding communities by the end of 2028.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two contracts worth a combined AED 1.16 billion (about USD 316 million) for the Al Meydan Street Development Project, one of the strategic corridors the authority has identified to support urban growth in the east of the city. The works have been split into two contracts specifically to accelerate delivery and bring forward the benefits for traffic and area development.
The numbers
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total contract value | AED 1.16 billion (~USD 316 million) |
| New roads | 17 km |
| Bridges | 3,700 metres |
| Travel time reduction | from 30 to 10 minutes (-66%) |
| North-south traffic capacity | +18% |
| Residents served | over 500,000 |
| Expected completion | end of 2028 |
A strategic corridor linking Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road
The new corridor strengthens the connection between two of Dubai's busiest arteries, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, cutting travel time between Al Manama Street and Dubai-Al Ain Road to Umm Suqeim Street from 30 to 10 minutes. The project also includes dedicated cycling tracks integrated into the city's existing cycling network, a detail that confirms RTA is designing these corridors for more than just cars.
What it means for investors
Infrastructure investment on this scale tends to improve accessibility over time, and with it the appeal of the areas it serves: here that means Nad Al Sheba, Meydan and the communities along the corridor toward Dubai-Al Ain Road, already close to Downtown and Business Bay and set to become even closer by 2028. For anyone weighing where to position themselves ahead of a connectivity upgrade that is already announced and funded, the time to study the area is before the works are finished, not after.
Original source
Article based on Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) / Gulf Today. Reading, analysis and commentary are original.
Frequently asked
When will the Al Meydan Street project be completed?
Completion is expected by the end of 2028, according to RTA at the time the contracts were awarded.
Which roads does the new corridor connect?
The corridor strengthens the link between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, cutting travel time between Al Manama Street and Dubai-Al Ain Road to Umm Suqeim Street from 30 to 10 minutes.
How many people will benefit from the project?
RTA estimates the corridor will serve residential and development areas with a combined population of more than 500,000 residents, mainly in eastern Dubai.
Why was the contract split into two?
RTA chose to split the works into two contracts to accelerate delivery and bring forward the traffic and development benefits for the area served.
Luca Vallelonga
Italian real estate consultant in Dubai since 2021 · Senior Real Estate Advisor, Gabetti Middle East · BRN 85642
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