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Dubai Delivery Riders Get 40 Air-Conditioned Rest Stops
Delivery riders in Dubai now have access to 40 air-conditioned rest stops across the city, confirmed fully operational by the RTA, offering cool indoor space, drinking water, phone charging and motorcycle parking ahead of the peak summer heat.
6 Jun 2026
Dubai RTA Smart Kiosks: 28 Government Services, 24/7
Dubai's RTA smart kiosks handle 28 government services at 32 terminals across 21 locations, 24/7. Renew your driving licence in under 7 minutes, settle traffic fines, top up your NOL card, or transfer vehicle ownership — no queue, no appointment needed.
27 Apr 2026
Dubai Walk Kicks Off in Al Ras with 12km Pedestrian Route
Dubai Walk has officially begun its first phase in Al Ras, opening 12km of walkways and 5km of cycling tracks in one of the city's oldest districts. The RTA-led project is the first step in a city-wide pedestrian network spanning 160 areas and 6,000km of walkways by 2040.
24 Mar 2026
Dubai Loop First Phase Begins: Dh565M Boring Co. Tunnel
Dubai is moving ahead with the first phase of the Dubai Loop, a Boring Company underground transport project worth Dh565 million. The 6.4km pilot route will connect DIFC, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa via four stations, serving 13,000 passengers daily.
4 Feb 2026
Dubai RTA: Smart and Sustainable Mobility Future
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has become a global benchmark for advanced, sustainable, and passenger-friendly transport. From driverless metro trains to electric buses and air taxi trials, RTA is driving Dubai toward a smarter, greener future — with 60% sustainable
6 Sep 2025
Dubai's First Joby eVTOL Aerial Taxi Test Flight
Dubai set a regional milestone with the first successful test flight of the Joby eVTOL aerial taxi, conducted by the Roads and Transport Authority and Joby Aviation in the desert. Commercial operations are expected to launch in 2026.
30 Jun 2025
Dubai RTA Explores Quantum Technology for Smart Mobility
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority is exploring quantum technology applications in communication, computing, and cybersecurity to improve traffic management and advance the emirate's smart city vision — in partnership with global networking leader Cisco.
25 Jun 2025
Dubai RTA: Free Parking & Metro for Eid Al Adha
Dubai RTA has announced free public parking and extended Metro and Tram hours for Eid Al Adha 2025. The changes cover parking, metro, tram, buses, marine transport, and Customer Happiness Centres from June 4 to June 8.
5 Jun 2025
Dubai's Self-Driving Taxi Trials with Baidu Apollo Go
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority is deploying 50 Baidu Apollo Go self-driving taxis in an official trial ahead of a full autonomous ride-hailing rollout in 2026 — part of the emirate's goal to make 25% of all trips driverless by 2030.
21 Apr 2025
Dubai RTA Uses LiDAR and Digital Twin for Road Maintenance
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority is using LiDAR and digital twin technologies to transform road asset management. The program, announced April 9, 2025, surveys 80 km of road daily with 95% accuracy — far outpacing the 3 km achievable by traditional inspection methods.
10 Apr 2025
4 Major Changes in Dubai This April 2025
Dubai residents and visitors face four significant changes in April 2025: Nad Al Sheba Mall opens, Parkin raises premium parking to Dhs6/hr from April 4, Al Khail Metro becomes Al Fardan Exchange, and Eid Al-Fitr brings a long weekend.
28 Mar 2025
Dubai RTA Free Iftar Meals at Metro Stations This Ramadan
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is distributing free iftar meals at metro stations throughout Ramadan 2025, in partnership with noon Food. The initiative serves bus drivers, labourers, delivery riders, truck drivers, and low-income individuals — running from the
8 Mar 2025
Dubai RTA, Police Announce Delivery Excellence Award
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police have launched the second edition of the Delivery Service Excellence Award, running from 19 February to 31 May 2025. The programme recognises leading delivery companies, top smart-platform operators, the best strategic
19 Feb 2025
Dubai Taxi E-Hail Boosts Sustainability and Traffic Flow
Dubai's taxi e-hail strategy drove a 16% market share increase in 2024, with the Hala platform reaching 50% share during peak hours, cutting 20,000 tonnes of CO2 and removing 7,600 vehicles from roads every day.
22 Jan 2025
Dubai Al Fay Street Project: AED 1.5 Billion to Ease Traffic
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has awarded a AED 1.5 billion ($408 million) contract for the Al Fay Street development project — five new intersections spanning 13,500 metres of bridges and 12,900 metres of roads to serve 600,000 residents.
19 Jan 2025
Dubai RTA Hits $1 Billion in Digital Revenue with AI
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) generated AED 3.705 billion ($1 billion) in digital revenue in 2023 — a 16.8% year-on-year increase — fuelled by 821 million digital transactions, AI-powered parking predictions, and a ChatGPT-upgraded Mahboob chatbot.
7 Oct 2024
Dubai Air Taxi 2026: DXB to Palm Jumeirah in 10 Minutes
Dubai's commercial air taxi service is set to launch in early 2026, operated by Joby Aviation in partnership with the RTA and Skyports Infrastructure. The eVTOL aircraft seats a pilot and four passengers, cruising at 320 km/h — cutting the DXB-to-Palm Jumeirah trip from 45
18 Sep 2024
Dubai RTA Opens New Bridges on Al Khail Road
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has opened two new bridges on Al Khail Road at Zaabeel and Al Quoz 1, totalling 1,350 metres in length and handling up to 8,000 vehicles per hour as part of the ongoing Al Khail Road Development Project.
2 Sep 2024
Dubai RTA Launches Updated OOH Advertising Manual
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has released an updated OOH advertising manual in partnership with Dubai Municipality and the Department of Economy and Tourism, introducing 3D ads, drone advertising, and expanded digital zones aligned with Dubai Urban Plan 2040.
16 Aug 2024
Dubai Adds Two New Salik Toll Gates in November 2024
Dubai's two new Salik toll gates at Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road and Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road are set to go live on November 24, 2024, bringing the emirate's total to ten gates and reducing peak-hour congestion by up to 16%.
15 Aug 2024
Dubai RTA Launches nol Travel Card Worth AED 70,000
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the nol Travel Card, offering integrated public transport access and over 100 exclusive promotions worth more than AED 70,000 at hotels, restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment venues across Dubai.
11 Jun 2024