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UAE Artists Open Call: 40 Dubai Tunnels
Dubai Culture and the Roads and Transport Authority have opened a third-wave call for UAE-based artists, designers, and architects to transform more than 40 Dubai road tunnels into permanent public art spaces. Submissions are reviewed on creativity, feasibility, and connection
14 May 2026
Dubai Smart Bus Station Opens at Mall of the Emirates
The Roads and Transport Authority has opened Dubai's first smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates. The 147 sq metre hub runs 24/7, serves 11 bus routes, and is packed with AI cameras, real-time displays, solar panels, and a smart kiosk with a virtual assistant.
11 May 2026
Dubai Loop Jobs: Boring Company Hiring 11 Now
Dubai Loop jobs are officially live. The Boring Company has posted 11 full-time positions in Dubai — engineers, architects, and construction managers — as the RTA-backed underground transit project enters its first physical production phase.
4 May 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 Metro Gold Line: 42km Underground, Dh34 Billion
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the Dubai Metro Gold Line — a Dh34 billion, 42-kilometre fully underground metro line with 18 stations set to serve 1.5 million residents and complete on September 9, 2032, making it the largest transport project in Dubai's
22 Apr 2026
Hessa Street Phase II: Dubai Commute Cut to 5 Minutes
Dubai's RTA is advancing Phase II of the Hessa Street development, set to cut travel time from 24 minutes to just five and double road capacity to 8,000 vehicles per hour — benefiting 650,000 residents across 10 communities.
23 Feb 2026
Dubai 20-Minute City: Transform Daily Life by 2030
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority 20-minute city plan has received official approval under the Dubai 10X Initiative, targeting walkable neighbourhoods where 80% of daily needs are reachable within 20 minutes by foot, bike, or public transport by 2040.
15 Feb 2026
Dubai Flying Taxis: Dubai Mall to Host a Vertiport
Dubai flying taxis are moving closer to reality, with Dubai Mall set to potentially host a vertiport for all-electric air taxis operated by Joby Aviation — the city's exclusive air taxi provider under a six-year deal with the RTA.
10 Feb 2026
Dubai Loop: First Four Stations Announced
Dubai has unveiled the first four stations of the Dubai Loop — its high-speed underground tunnel network built with Elon Musk's Boring Company. The initial phase covers 6 km and targets the city's busiest commercial hubs, with construction due to start in late 2026.
5 Feb 2026
Dubai Glydways Transit Pods Unveiled at WGS 2026
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has announced Glydways at the World Governments Summit 2026 — a network of self-driving electric pods on narrow dedicated tracks capable of moving over 10,000 people per hour, with a pilot route linking National Paints Metro Station to
3 Feb 2026
Dubai Air Taxi Service Launching in 2026
Dubai's commercial air taxi service is on track to launch before the end of 2026, with Joby Aviation completing a successful crewed eVTOL test flight. The RTA confirmed the milestone marks a critical step toward operational readiness for aerial transport in the emirate.
19 Jan 2026
Etihad Rail Passenger Stations: All 11 UAE Stops Confirmed
Etihad Rail has officially revealed seven new passenger station locations, bringing the total confirmed stops to 11 across the UAE. The newly announced stations include Al Sila, Al Dhannah, Al Mirfa, Madinat Zayed, Mezairaa, Al Faya, and Al Dhaid — completing the national rail
12 Jan 2026
Dubai E-Scooter Permit Now on RTA and Dubai Now Apps
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has activated the e-scooter riding permit service on the RTA Dubai app and Dubai Now app, making the entire process — training, test, and digital approval — fully app-based for the first time. Riders aged 17+ must apply unless they hold a
3 Jan 2026
Andre Agassi to Headline Dubai Project Management Forum 2026
Andre Agassi headlines the 11th Dubai International Project Management Forum, held January 12-15 at Madinat Jumeirah under "Bridging Communities." Over 50 global speakers join ministers and experts for sessions on AI, digital transformation, and future cities.
30 Dec 2025
BYD Autonomous Vehicles Eye UAE as Dubai Tests Driverless Future
BYD has confirmed active talks with UAE authorities to deploy autonomous vehicles and establish an R&D centre. Dubai already runs operational driverless robotaxis, positioning the Emirates as a global hub for autonomous mobility — and BYD wants in.
22 Dec 2025
Dubai Free Parking: 3 Days for UAE National Day 2025
Dubai residents and visitors will enjoy three full days of free public parking for UAE National Day 2025. The RTA confirmed all paid zones across the city will be free on November 30, December 1, and December 2, with multi-storey car parks excluded.
27 Nov 2025
Dubai RTA V2X Smart Traffic System by 2028
Dubai's RTA is launching a V2X smart traffic system across 620 intersections, delivering real-time signal data — red-light countdowns, speed guides, congestion alerts — directly to vehicle dashboards. Full rollout is targeted for 2027–2028.
24 Oct 2025
Dubai's 15 sq km Self-Driving Transport Zone Launches
Dubai has launched a 15-square-kilometre Self-Driving Transport Zone at Al Jaddaf, Dubai Festival City, and Dubai Creek Harbour — one of the world's first integrated autonomous land-and-marine mobility hubs, targeting 25% driverless trips by 2030.
25 Sep 2025
Dubai Opens Two New Pedestrian Bridges
Dubai has unveiled two new pedestrian bridges on Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Mina Street, reinforcing its commitment to safe, sustainable urban mobility. The RTA bridges serve both pedestrians and cyclists at two of the city's busiest junctions.
15 Sep 2025
Dubai RTA Orders 637 Eco-Friendly Buses in Dh1.1bn Deal
Dubai's RTA has signed a Dh1.1 billion deal for 637 eco-friendly buses — including 40 electric units — to be delivered between 2025 and 2026, all meeting Euro 6 low-emission standards as part of the city's push for a fully clean bus fleet by 2050.
22 Jun 2025
Dubai Tunnels & Bridges: 20-Min Route Cut to 6
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority is transforming travel across Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim and Al Khail Road with new tunnels and bridges that will slash the cross-city commute from 20 minutes to just six.
1 Jun 2025
UAE Exchange Metro Station Renamed to Life Pharmacy
UAE Exchange Metro Station now operates as Life Pharmacy Station after Dubai's RTA signed a 10-year naming rights deal with Life Pharmacy Group on May 5, 2025. Full rebranding of signage, digital systems, and audio announcements will be completed by August 2025.
6 May 2025
Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station Renamed on Dubai Red Line
Dubai's Al Khail Metro Station has been officially renamed Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station on the Red Line, effective March 18, 2025, under a new RTA naming rights partnership with financial services provider Al Fardan Exchange.
19 Mar 2025
Dubai Loop: Sheikh Hamdan Unveils Underground Transit
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed unveiled the Dubai Loop at WGS 2025 — a 17-kilometre underground network built with The Boring Company and RTA, featuring 11 stations, speeds of 160 km/h, and zero-emission electric transport for 20,000 passengers per hour.
13 Feb 2025
Dubai Loop: Elon Musk and UAE Unveil Underground Transit
Dubai and Elon Musk's Boring Company unveiled the Dubai Loop at World Governments Summit 2025 — a 17 km underground transit system with 11 stations capable of moving over 20,000 passengers per hour through the city's most congested zones.
13 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 Unveils DXV: City's First Flying Taxi Vertiport
Dubai has broken ground on DXV, its first flying taxi vertiport near Dubai International Airport. The 3,100 sqm facility will handle 42,000 landings and 170,000 passengers a year when Joby Aviation launches its eVTOL air taxi service in 2026.
10 Jan 2025
Dubai Public Transport: 2.5M Riders on NYE 2025
Dubai public transport, shared mobility, and taxis carried a combined 2,502,474 riders on New Year's Eve 2025 — 9.3% more than the 2,288,631 recorded a year earlier. The Dubai Metro alone handled 1,133,251 passengers across its Red and Green lines.
2 Jan 2025
Dubai New Year's Eve 2025: Security and Celebration Plans
Dubai New Year's Eve 2025 features fireworks at Burj Khalifa, Global Village, and Dubai Design District, backed by 8,530 police officers, 43 hours of non-stop Metro service, a field hospital near Downtown, and 2,776 municipal workers keeping the city clean.
25 Dec 2024
Dubai Metro and Tram Score 96% in Customer Experience 2024
Dubai Metro and Tram scored 96% in the 2024 International Customer Experience Standard index — up from 92.2% in 2023 and 87.2% in 2022 — setting a new global benchmark for public transport customer satisfaction under RTA and operator Keolis-MHI.
24 Dec 2024
Dubai Metro Blue Line Opening Set for September 9, 2029
The RTA has confirmed the Dubai Metro Blue Line will open on September 9, 2029 — the 20th anniversary of Dubai Metro. The 30 km line will serve 14 stations across Festival City, Mirdif, Silicon Oasis, and Academic City, at a cost of AED 20.5 billion.
19 Dec 2024
Dubai Metro Refurbishment: All 79 Trains Upgraded
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has completed an annual preventive maintenance overhaul covering all 79 trains on the Metro's Red and Green lines, achieving a 99.7% punctuality rate. The upgrade also included rail grinding across 189 km of track, while the AED 18 billion
11 Dec 2024
RTA Launches 3 New Dubai Bus Routes from November 29
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority launches three new bus routes on November 29, 2024 — including Route 108 connecting Satwa Bus Station to Global Village — alongside modifications to 30 existing routes to improve metro, tram, and marine transport connectivity.
27 Nov 2024
Dubai's AED 16 Billion Roads Plan Unveiled by Sheikh Hamdan
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched Dubai's AED 16 billion Main Roads Development Plan for 2024–2027. The RTA programme spans 22 projects to improve mobility for over 6 million residents, cut travel times by up to 20%, and integrate smart transport
4 Nov 2024
Dubai Stand Up Paddle 2024 Sets Record at Hatta Dam
The Dubai Stand Up Paddle 2024 at Hatta Dam attracted 2,330 participants, more than double the 1,000 who attended in 2023. Co-hosted by the RTA, the event has become one of the biggest highlights of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, featuring SUP training, kayaking, sunset yoga, and
3 Nov 2024
Dubai's New Salik Toll Gates Open to Cut Traffic
Dubai drivers face two new Salik toll gates from November 24: Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road and Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road, each charging Dhs4 per pass. The RTA says the gates will cut congestion by up to 42% on key routes.
2 Nov 2024
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 Metro Music Festival 2024: Live at 5 Stations
The fourth edition of the Dubai Metro Music Festival, organised by Brand Dubai and the RTA, runs September 21–27, 2024, at five metro stations. Twenty musicians perform daily from 5–10 PM, turning everyday commutes into live cultural experiences across Dubai Mall, Mall of the
30 Sep 2024
Dubai Metro Music Festival 2024: Fourth Edition Is Live
The Dubai Metro Music Festival 2024 is back for its fourth edition, September 21–27 at five stations. Brand Dubai and the RTA present 20 musicians performing free, daily, 5 PM–10 PM.
22 Sep 2024
ITS World Congress Dubai 2024: Record 25,000 Attendees
The 30th ITS World Congress and Exhibition concluded in Dubai with a record 25,000 participants from 100 countries — the largest gathering in the event's history — held September 16–20, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin
21 Sep 2024
30th ITS World Congress Dubai 2024: 20,000 Attendees
The 30th ITS World Congress Dubai 2024 runs 16–20 September at Dubai World Trade Centre, uniting 20,000 attendees, 800 speakers, and 200 sessions under the theme "Mobility Empowered by Intelligent Transport Systems."
14 Sep 2024
InsuranceMarket Metro Station Replaces Mashreq in Dubai
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has confirmed that Mashreq Metro Station on the Red Line — formerly Sharaf DG — is now officially InsuranceMarket Metro Station, effective September 5, 2024, under a 10-year naming rights deal.
5 Sep 2024
Dubai Metro Turns 15: RTA Offers Metro Baby Scholarships
The RTA is celebrating the Dubai Metro's 15th anniversary on September 9, 2024 with scholarships for 15 UAE nationals born on opening day, a LEGOLAND celebration, live music across metro stations, and a Nol card promotion for 5,000 residents.
27 Aug 2024
Dubai Metro nol Card Minimum Top-Up Raised to AED 50
From August 17, 2024, topping up a nol card at a Dubai Metro ticket office requires a minimum of AED 50 — up from AED 20. The RTA says digital alternatives like the nol Pay app accept any amount with no minimum required.
19 Aug 2024
Dubai Metro: RTA Raises nol Card Top-Up Minimum to AED 50
The Roads and Transport Authority raised the minimum nol card top-up at Dubai Metro ticket office counters to AED 50 from August 17, 2024. Digital options — including the nol Pay app, the RTA website and in-station kiosks — are unaffected and allow any top-up amount.
17 Aug 2024
Dubai RTA Launches On & Off Bus for Top Tourist Spots
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority is launching a new On & Off Bus sightseeing service covering eight top tourist destinations for just AED 35 per person — a full-day pass valid from 10 am to 10 pm with buses departing every hour.
6 Aug 2024
Dubai Taxi Rides Hit Record 96.9M Passengers in 2024
Dubai's taxi sector carried 96.9 million passengers in the first half of 2024, a new record driven by 55.7 million trips, a growing fleet of 12,778 taxis, and a 40% e-booking rate through the Hala Taxi platform on Careem.
1 Aug 2024
Dubai RTA Launches Intelligent Traffic Systems Phase II
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has commenced Phase II of the Intelligent Traffic Systems Improvement and Expansion Project, directed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to extend ITS coverage across 100% of the city's main roads by 2026.
24 Jun 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
Dubai Metro Station Naming Rights: How to Apply
The Dubai Metro naming rights program lets companies brand selected Red and Green Line stations. Run by the RTA since 2009, it has generated over AED 2 billion in revenue. Here's what you need to qualify and apply.
8 Jun 2024