Dubai to enforce new truck traffic curbs across the emirate from October 1, 2026, easing congestion and improving road safety with peak-hour bans, alternative routes and expanded truck rest areas, whi ... Read More

Dubai Police and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have issued a traffic warning advisory from next month. Restrictions on truck drivers on Dubai roads will come into effect from October 1. Read More

For years, people living in Dubai's newer, farther-out communities have struggled with long drives to get around the city. School runs, commutes to the office and even quick trips downtown eat into ... Read More

Dubai Police trains 476 school bus drivers and supervisors in student safety, covering traffic rules, seat belts, boarding procedures, phone distraction risks and post-trip bus checks to ensure no chi ... Read More

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiDubai Run will return to Sheikh Zayed Road on November 22, turning one of the UAE's busiest highways into a car-free running course as part of the 2026 Dubai Fitness Challenge ... Read More

RTA's capacity programme raises Oud Maitha Road throughput by 5,200 vehicles per hour across both directions. Journey times fall by 15 minutes on the affected route, equivalent to a 75 per cent ... Read More

Dubai: Motorists are facing a slow Thursday evening commute, with heavy congestion and several accidents causing delays across major routes, particularly for traffic heading towards Sharjah, according ... Read More

Dubai has approved an 80-kilometre road corridor linking Abu Dhabi and Sharjah through the emirate, a two-phase project intended to divert through traffic, strengthen freight movement and sharply ... Read More

The 80km New Fourth Corridor aims to boost connectivity, ease traffic, and support future urban and economic growth. Read More

The new route will link Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, cutting one 35-minute journey to 14 minutes and another from 50 to 24 ... Read More

The newly approved Dhs3.5 billion Dubai road project will include 72 bridges, 17 tunnels and 45 stormwater drainage culverts and ease traffic at key landmarks in the city. Read More

The newly approved Dhs3.5 billion Dubai road project will include 72 bridges, 17 tunnels and 45 stormwater drainage culverts and ease traffic at key landmarks in the city. Read More

Heavy congestion on E11 and E311, with slow-moving routes through Deira, Al Mamzar and industrial areas. Check live maps before travel. Read More

Dubai has approved a new 80km highway connecting the emirate to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi in a major drive to tackle congestion. The first phase, which will cost Dh3.5 billion, is expected to cut travel ... Read More

The first phase of the major transport scheme will cost Dh3.5 billion ... Read More

Heavy congestion on E11 and E311, with slow-moving routes through Deira, Al Mamzar and industrial areas. Check live maps before travel. Read More

First Al Khail Street has already formed part of Dubai's programme to divert traffic from Sheikh Zayed Road onto parallel routes. Existing sections connect areas including Jumeirah Lakes Towers and ... Read More

If you regularly drive through Dubai's City Walk and Al Safa areas, it is time to plan your journeys carefully. Traffic diversions are now in place on Al Safa Street as Dubai's Roads and Transport ... Read More

Sharjah announces partial closure on Emirates Road for Etihad Rail works, affecting Dubai-to-Sharjah traffic from September 11 to 18, 2026, daily 1am to 5am, with SRTA urging motorists to plan ahead a ... Read More

Dubai commuters face heavy morning traffic from Dubai-Sharjah border to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and E44; drivers urged to allow extra travel time. Read More

Dubai RTA reminds drivers to watch for red roadside arrows near bus stops and give way to buses re-entering traffic to boost road safety and keep public transport moving smoothly ... Read More

Dubai RTA intensifies night-time road maintenance to reduce disruption, using low-traffic hours for repairs and upgrades while ensuring road safety, efficiency and readiness for morning commuters ... Read More

Dubai RTA reminds drivers to watch for red roadside arrows near bus stops and give way to buses re-entering traffic to boost road safety and keep public transport moving smoothly ... Read More

DUBAI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) -- Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is utilising low-traffic night hours to carry out preventive and corrective road maintenance, minimising disruption and ... Read More

While no single road will consistently be the best, Khaleej Times found that driving farther meant reaching Sharjah much earlier than taking the more direct road ... Read More

The new tunnel will be able to cater for up to 4,000 vehicles an hour - and the project is expected to be completed in February 2027. Read More

Sharjah's Al Taawun Tunnel is set to open in November, cutting waiting times by up to 85 per cent and improving traffic links with Dubai. Read More

Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai are set to see shorter waiting times and smoother traffic movement with the opening of the first phase of the Al Taawun Tunnel project, which is expected ... Read More

Dubai Police have intensified the deployment of traffic teams and patrols across roads, intersections and areas surrounding schools as students return for the new academic year, coinciding with the 'A ... Read More

RTA's newest road project of Dhs1.161 billion aims to cut down traffic by 10 minutes on Al Meydan Street As schools reopen for the new academic year, traffic returns to Dubai. But fortunately, with ... Read More

The 12-kilometre Latifa bint Hamdan Street project, also due for completion by the end of 2028, will link Sheikh Zayed Road with Emirates Road through Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Mohammed ... Read More

The five-kilometre section between Sharjah and Wadi Al Amardi will carry up to 16,000 vehicles an hour after its capacity rises by a third from the previous limit of 12,000 vehicles on the busy route. Read More

Upgrade will increase traffic capacity by 4,000 vehicles an hour ... Read More

The project reflects RTA's strategic vision of developing Dubai's key road corridors through proactive planning informed by traffic studies and aligned with population and urban growth ... Read More

Dubai RTA will open a 5km Emirates Road expansion on August 30, adding two lanes and boosting capacity to 16,000 vehicles per hour ... Read More

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open a 5 km expansion of Emirates Road on Sunday, August 30. The project adds two new lanes for traffic heading from Sharjah towards Wadi Al Amardi, ... Read More

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open the expansion of Emirates Road on Sunday (Aug.30, 2026) after adding two new lanes over a length of 5 ... Read More

The expansion covers a five-kilometre stretch in the direction of Wadi Al Amardi and comes as traffic between Sharjah and Dubai is expected to pick up as schools begin ... Read More

RTA to open 5km Emirates Road expansion on August 30, adding two lanes from Sharjah towards Wadi Al Amardi to ease traffic and improve journeys between Dubai and the Northern Emirates ... Read More

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it will open a 5-km-long expansion of Emirates Road on August 30, adding two new lanes for traffic flowing from Sharjah towards Wadi Al A ... Read More

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed road upgrades on Al Marabea' Street as part of its ongoing efforts to develop road infrastructure and enhance traffic flow in response to ... Read More

Dubai RTA opens new bridge from Emirates Road to Al Qudra Road, part of Al Qudra upgrades to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and ease access across the area ... Read More

However, in August, the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has been hard at work - opening several game-changing transport projects which will cut travel time for thousands of commuters across the ... Read More

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed road upgrades on Al Marabea' Street as part of its ongoing efforts to develop road infrastructure and enhance traffic flow in response to ... Read More

Live Dubai-Sharjah traffic update: heavy delays on E11 and E311, accident alerts and congestion around key interchanges. Check routes before your morning commute. Read More

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed road upgrades on Al Marabea' Street as part of its ongoing efforts to develop road infrastructure and enhance traffic flow in response to ... Read More

RTA takes step forward with Dh633m Al Mustaqbal Street project aimed at reducing congestion ... Read More

Dubai opens new DWTC bridge, slashing exit trips from 10 minutes to 2 and boosting traffic flow across Al Mustaqbal Street and key business districts. Read More

RTA is set to open another bridge by the end of August to serve traffic travelling from Sheikh Rashid Road towards 2nd December Street ... Read More

Expect heavy morning traffic on key Sharjah-Dubai routes including E311 and E11. Check live navigation and consider E611 as an alternative to avoid delays. Read More

Dubai has completed a two-kilometre widening of Sheikh Zayed Road near Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station. This added a seventh lane for traffic travelling from Abu Dhabi towards the World Trade ... Read More

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a major traffic improvement project on Sheikh Zayed Road, adding a new lane for motorists travelling from Abu Dhabi towards the Mall of the ... Read More

Dubai RTA opens new 700m four-lane bridge on Al Qudra Street, easing intersection delays, boosting capacity to 6,000 vehicles per hour and improving connectivity for 400,000 residents and visitors ... Read More

Waiting time at a key Dubai intersection will be cut by 85 per cent, from nearly seven minutes to one, as upgrades to Al Qudra Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street boost capacity from ... Read More

Dubai RTA opens new 700m four-lane bridge on Al Qudra Street, easing intersection delays, boosting capacity to 6,000 vehicles per hour and improving connectivity for 400,000 residents and visitors ... Read More

Inside the Dh750m Emirates Road overhaul widening 25km to five lanes each way, easing traffic and improving safety across key UAE emirates ... Read More

The project added a new lane across two sections of the service road spanning 1,000 metres, along with two new U-turns beneath the Latifa bint Hamdan Street-Al Asayel Street intersection ... Read More

Dubai RTA completes Latifa bint Hamdan Street upgrades with a new lane and two U-turns to boost road capacity and improve traffic flow between key Dubai roads ... Read More

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reduced peak-hour congestion by up to 30 per cent on Latifa bint Hamdan Street after adding a new traffic lane and two U-turns to ease bottlenecks on ... Read More

Heavy morning congestion on E311, E66 and Al Ittihad Road, with accidents causing long delays for UAE commuters. Read More

Long drives, traffic and exhaustion have become part of daily life for many Ras Al Khaimah residents who choose to stay close to family while working in other emirates ... Read More

Dubai Police visits Rashid Hospital crash victims through the 'Relieving the Injured' initiative, offering psychological support, gifts, and road safety awareness to aid recovery and promote traffic l ... Read More

Skyscraper-studded Dubai has been on a hot streak for the last five years-and some residents are starting to feel burned. The city-state has seen record-breaking real estate transactions and as more ... Read More

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented a package of rapid traffic solutions on Ras Al Khor Road and Al Khail Road, including the addition of new lanes and the upgrade of entry and ... Read More

The new three-lane bridge connects Al Khail Road to Al Asayel Street and is expected to cut travel time for motorists heading towards key parts of Dubai ... Read More

Dubai Police also reminded motorists to check their car batteries regularly, especially during summer, as high temperatures can affect battery performance ... Read More

Discover Dubai's 2026 traffic upgrades as RTA completes five major road projects-Hessa Street, Oud Metha, Dubai Harbour, Ras Al Khor and Al Khail-cutting commute times by up to 80% and boosting road c ... Read More

Dubai's RTA cuts journey times by 20% on Ras Al Khor and Al Khail roads with new lanes and upgraded exits to ease congestion and boost traffic flow. Read More

Dubai has opened a new three-lane bridge, linking Al Khail Road with Al Asayel Street. The bridge will connect Al Asayel Street through Al Wasl Club Street and has a capacity of 3,600 vehicles per ... Read More

Four major intersections in Dubai are being upgraded with new bridges, tunnels, lanes and service roads to improve traffic flow across some of the city's busiest routes. The works form part of the Oud ... Read More

The newly opened bridge, inaugurated on Sunday, has the capacity to accommodate up to 3,600 vehicles per hour and serves motorists travelling from Al Khail Road towards Al Asayel Street ... Read More

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened a major three-lane bridge on Sunday, as part of the Oud Metha and Al Asayel Streets Development Project. The bridge has a capacity of 3,600 vehicles ... Read More

Projects improve traffic flow and eliminate key congestion points by August The newly inaugurated three-lane bridge, which opened on Sunday, carries up to 3,600 vehicles an hour from Al Khail Road to ... Read More

In line with the directives of the wise leadership to accelerate the delivery of road infrastructure projects, expand road network capacity, enhance traffic flow across the Emirate of Dubai, support ... Read More

Dubai unveils Dh2b mega road project to ease traffic ... Read More

Dubai Police warns motorists of an accident on Emirates Road towards Dubai-Al Ain Bridge, urging drivers to slow down, keep safe distances and expect delays. Read More

Dubai: Friday morning traffic is lighter than on weekdays, although motorists are encountering pockets of congestion on several key roads across Dubai and on routes from Sharjah i ... Read More

Dubai: Motorists in the UAE are facing slow-moving traffic this Tuesday evening, July 7, with congestion reported across key routes in Sharjah and Dubai South, according to live traffic data. In ... Read More

Families of migrant workers who died in the Emirates Road crash in Dubai have begun receiving financial assistance under Dr Shamsheer Vayalil's Rs 2.6-crore humanitarian relief package. Each bereaved ... Read More

Representatives visited the homes of the workers; they travelled to villages in Telangana and Uttar Pradesh, as well as Mullaitivu in northern Sri Lanka ... Read More

Jebel Ali Dubai crash after vehicle stops mid-road; Dubai Police warn drivers to avoid stopping, ensure vehicles are roadworthy, and follow safety steps and traffic law penalties ... Read More

Dubai Police issued an alert on July 4 after three vehicles crashed into a bus that had stopped on Jebel Ali Road because of a technical fault, leaving 25 people injured. Initial investigations found ... Read More

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority(RTA) will introduce a new traffic diversion at Al Ayas Tunnel from July 4 as Emirates Road expansion works advance across the corridor. RTA confirmed the plan ... Read More

Dubai: Motorists using Emirates Road will need to plan for delays after Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a major traffic diversion, including the temporary closure of Al Aleyas ... Read More

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will implement a new traffic diversion on Emirates Road starting Saturday, July 4, 2026, as part of ongoing expansion works aimed at improving traffic flow ... Read More

The blaze (not pictured) appeared to break out at a building on Sheikh Zayed Road. Image: Shutterstock Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road, one of the busiest and best-known in the emirate, is to see its ... Read More

Delays on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Al Khail and Emirates Road as commuters head from Sharjah on the last workday commute. Read More

Dubai International (DXB) heads into its summer peak, with around 3 million guests expected to travel through its terminals during the first half of July. Transfer traffic is expected to account for ... Read More

According to RTA, the works have been strategically scheduled during the summer holiday period to take advantage of lower traffic volumes ... Read More