Dubai, UAE – His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, has reviewed the latest progress on the Dh1.3 billion Trade Centre Roundabout and Al Mustaqbal Street development projects, two major infrastructure upgrades designed to significantly improve traffic flow and mobility for more than one million residents and visitors.
The projects – among the largest urban mobility initiatives currently underway in Dubai – feature the construction of seven new bridges and three major tunnels, forming an advanced road system that will ease congestion around the city’s busiest commercial and residential zones, including the Dubai International Financial Centre, Trade Centre district, and Al Satwa.
A Strategic Step in Dubai’s Urban Mobility Vision
During the inspection, Sheikh Hamdan emphasized that Dubai continues to invest in world-class infrastructure to support its long-term urban development goals. He noted that the new transport corridors will play a vital role in enhancing travel efficiency, improving road safety, and supporting the city’s rapid economic growth.
Focusing on benefits: Authorities confirmed the road upgrades will boost traffic flow, shorten commutes, and enhance connections to key destinations such as Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown Dubai, and surrounding business districts, benefiting commuters heading in those directions. Highlighting the upgrades: Following a series of road improvements, officials have confirmed that the network is now expected to have a greater traffic capacity, lead to reduced travel times, and improve connectivity to major areas like Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown Dubai, and adjacent business districts, particularly for commuters. Concise version: The upgraded network is expected to increase traffic capacity and reduce travel times, improving connectivity to areas like Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai for commuters, according to authorities.
New Architectural Identity for Roads Across Dubai
As part of the visit, Sheikh Hamdan also approved a new architectural identity for Dubai’s major road projects. The updated design language aims to bring greater visual harmony, functionality, and aesthetic appeal to the city’s future road and bridge developments.
Officials explained that the new identity is centered on modern design elements, sustainability considerations, and distinctive structural features that reflect Dubai’s character as a global hub of innovation and urban excellence.
Dubai Tunnels Initiative: Roads as Cultural Landmarks
In addition to ongoing construction works, Sheikh Hamdan reviewed the ambitious Dubai Tunnels initiative, a future-forward programme aimed at converting key underpasses and tunnels into immersive cultural and artistic experiences.
The initiative seeks to reimagine transport infrastructure as public art spaces, integrating creative lighting, murals, interactive digital features, and cultural themes inspired by Emirati heritage and Dubai’s global identity.
City planners say the project reflects Dubai’s commitment to ensuring that even essential urban infrastructure contributes to the emirate’s aesthetic, cultural, and tourism appeal.
Enhancing Quality of Life for Residents and Visitors
With Dubai witnessing rapid population growth and increasing urban density, the Trade Centre Roundabout redevelopment and Al Mustaqbal Street improvements are expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening the city’s transport resilience.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) stated that the overall project will support Dubai’s strategy to remain one of the world’s most efficient, smart, and traveler-friendly cities.
Sheikh Hamdan praised the teams working on the project and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering infrastructure that enhances quality of life, supports mobility, and drives sustainable progress.
