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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 Ramadan 2026 Commute Guide: Salik, Parking & Metro
Dubai's RTA has confirmed Ramadan 2026 transport changes: Salik toll rates shift to three daily windows, paid parking runs in two blocks with a free Iftar gap, and the Metro extends Friday service until 1:00 AM. Full breakdown inside.
17 Feb 2026
Dubai Ramadan 2026: 6 Key Changes to Expect
Ramadan 2026 in Dubai begins on Thursday, February 19. From reduced working hours and adjusted RTA transport schedules to extended mall hours and iftar dining, the city transforms in six significant ways during the Holy Month.
10 Feb 2026
Dubai to Hatta Bus Guide: Travel Without a Car
Hatta, Dubai's mountainous enclave near the Oman border, is easily reachable by bus. The RTA's H02 route runs daily from Dubai Mall Bus Station to Hatta for Dhs25, with a local hop-on hop-off service connecting all major attractions once you arrive.
3 Feb 2026
Dubai Metro Runs 43 Hours Nonstop for New Year 2026
Dubai Metro will run nonstop for 43 hours from 5am on December 31, 2025 through 11:59pm on January 1, 2026. The Dubai Tram also extends service until 1am on January 2, covering Marina and JBR. Here is the full RTA New Year schedule.
30 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 Rolls Out Free WiFi at 43 Transport Stations
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and e& have completed a free WiFi rollout across all 43 bus and marine transport stations, letting commuters connect their smartphones, tablets, and laptops at no cost. The initiative, announced June 17, 2025, supports the RTA's broader
18 Jun 2025
Dubai Metro AI Robot Cuts Track Inspection Time by 75%
Dubai's RTA has deployed ARIIS, an AI-powered robot that inspects Dubai Metro rail tracks overnight using LiDAR, lasers, and 3D cameras — cutting inspection time by 75% and reducing long-term infrastructure costs by up to 25%.
13 Jun 2025
Dubai Metro's AI Robot Cuts Inspection Time by 75%
Dubai Metro's new AI-powered robot, ARIIS, cuts rail inspection time by 75% — from 2,400 man-hours to just 700. Developed by the RTA with Keolis MHI and FMT, the system uses LiDAR, lasers, and 3D cameras to inspect tracks overnight without disrupting passenger services.
12 Jun 2025
5 Big Changes Coming to Dubai in May 2025
Dubai brings five significant changes in May 2025: Global Village closes Season 29 on May 11, the RTA updates 14 bus routes and launches a new Dubai–Sharjah intercity service, petrol prices reset on May 1, CAFU reintroduces delivery fees, WhatsApp drops iOS 15 support, and the
30 Apr 2025
RTA Expands Bus-On-Demand to Oud Metha and Barsha Heights
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has added Oud Metha and Barsha Heights to its Bus-On-Demand service, bringing the total to ten covered areas. Riders pay AED 5 per trip and book through the dedicated mobile app, connecting residential streets to the nearest metro or bus
25 Mar 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
RTA Dubai New Year 2025: Metro, Bus & Ferry Timings
The RTA has released its full service schedule for the New Year 2025 holiday in Dubai, covering the metro, tram, public buses, marine transport, parking, and Customer Happiness Centres. Here is everything you need to plan your travel on December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025.
28 Dec 2024
Dubai Truck Ban on Emirates Road: New Rules from Jan 2025
Dubai's RTA and Dubai Police have banned trucks on Emirates Road — between Al Awir Street and Sharjah — during evening peak hours (5:30–8:00 PM) from January 1, 2025, aiming to cut congestion and improve road safety.
17 Dec 2024
RTA: Al Shindagha Corridor Project 71% Complete
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has completed 71% of Phase 4 of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. The 4.8-km phase adds three bridges with a combined capacity of 19,400 vehicles per hour, and will cut travel time through the corridor from 104 minutes to 16 by
9 Dec 2024
Dubai Metro UAE National Day Timings Extended
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has extended Dubai Metro operating hours for the UAE National Day long weekend, running from November 30 to December 3, 2024, with late-night service to accommodate holiday crowds.
30 Nov 2024
Dubai Salik Toll Rates 2025: New Fees and Free Hours
Dubai's RTA has announced revised Salik toll rates and parking fees taking effect from early 2025. Peak-hour tolls rise to AED 6, overnight travel stays free, and event-zone parking reaches AED 25 per hour during busy occasions.
29 Nov 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
RTA Completes 141 Bus Shelters, on Track for 762 by 2025
Dubai's RTA has installed 141 new bus shelters as part of a plan to build 762 across the city by end-2025 — a project 40% complete and projected to serve more than 182 million passengers annually once finished.
25 Nov 2024
RTA Boosts Dubai Taxi Services with New Safety Measures
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has launched new measures to improve taxi services, targeting passenger comfort, vehicle cleanliness, and driver professionalism — with AI cameras, air freshener pilots, and new performance benchmarks from 2025.
19 Nov 2024
Sheikh Zayed Road Closures for Dubai Run and Dubai Ride
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai's main highway, will close on two Sundays in November 2024 — November 10 for the Dubai Ride cycling event and November 24 for the Dubai Run. Drivers should plan alternate routes via Al Mustaqbal Road, Al Wasl Road, and Al Khail Road. Dubai Metro will run
11 Nov 2024
Dubai Metro Extended Hours for Dubai Ride 2024
Dubai's RTA has announced extended Dubai Metro hours for Dubai Ride 2024 on November 10. Both Red and Green Lines run from 3 AM to midnight — five extra hours — with free Careem Bike rentals also available for participants using code DR24.
9 Nov 2024
Dubai to Abu Dhabi Shared Taxi Now Just AED 66
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has launched a six-month car-sharing pilot between Ibn Battuta Centre in Dubai and Al Wahda Centre in Abu Dhabi, with fares starting at AED 66 ($18) per person — a saving of up to 75% on a private taxi.
5 Nov 2024
RTA Resumes Marine Transport at Dubai Water Canal
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has resumed enhanced marine transport services at Dubai's Water Canal and Business Bay, launching two new routes — DC2 and DC3 — to connect residential areas and major tourist destinations at AED 2 per stop.
24 Oct 2024
RTA Adds New Al Warqa'a Access from MBZ Road
Dubai's RTA is opening new direct access and exit points from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road into Al Warqa'a, cutting travel time 80% and raising road capacity from 2,000 to 5,000 vehicles per hour — benefiting over 350,000 residents.
20 Oct 2024
Dubai 2040: Flying Taxis, Mega Metro, 7.8M Population
Dubai's population is forecast to reach 7.8 million by 2040 — surpassing Sydney — as the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan rolls out flying taxis, a 140-station metro, Palm Jebel Ali, and one of the world's largest airports.
19 Oct 2024
E-Scooters Allowed Back on Dubai Metro with New RTA Rules
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority lifted its March 2024 ban on e-scooters in the Metro and tram on October 4, 2024. Only foldable, seatless scooters within 120 cm x 70 cm x 40 cm and under 20 kg qualify — and strict conduct rules apply inside stations and carriages.
5 Oct 2024
RTA Opens Two Bridges at Garn Al Sabkha Intersection
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority inaugurated two new bridges on 15 September 2024 as part of the Garn Al Sabkha–Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road Intersection Development Project, slashing peak-hour travel times by up to 70%.
16 Sep 2024
Dubai Metro Marks 15 Years with 2.4 Billion Riders
Dubai Metro celebrated its 15th anniversary on September 9, 2024, having carried more than 2.4 billion passengers since inauguration in 2009. The world's longest fully automated driverless metro now spans 90 km across 53 stations, with daily ridership soaring from 20,000 to
9 Sep 2024
Dubai Metro 15th Anniversary: RTA's Festive Celebrations
The RTA is preparing a series of celebrations for the Dubai Metro 15th anniversary under the slogan "15 Years on Track," including a Metro Babies gathering at LEGOLAND, a limited-edition LEGO nol Card, special IGLOO ice creams, and a live music festival at metro stations.
26 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 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 Creek Marine Transport Gets Two New Routes
The RTA has launched two new Dubai Creek marine transport routes linking Dubai Creek Harbour to Festival City and Al Khor Metro Station. Monthly ridership has surged 900% — from 3,000 to 30,000 passengers — since the lines launched in August 2022.
30 Jul 2024
RTA Awards AED 165M Contract for Mall of the Emirates Access
Dubai's RTA and Majid Al Futtaim have awarded an AED 165 million contract to build a 300-metre Sheikh Zayed Road bridge and widen entrances to Mall of the Emirates, cutting travel time from Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali from 10 minutes to just one.
29 Jul 2024
UAE New Regulations 2024: Golden Visa, Notice Period & More
The UAE's Sixty Four Annual Report confirmed that 2024 brought sweeping regulatory changes — covering Golden Visa eligibility, employment notice periods, Emiratisation targets, telemarketing penalties, and bans on e-scooters and heavy vehicles.
11 Jun 2024
Dubai Metro Red Line Disruption Halts Commuters for 2 Hours
The Dubai Metro Red Line suffered a two-hour disruption on Wednesday morning, halting train movement between Al Khail Station and UAE Exchange Station during peak rush hour. The RTA deployed extra buses but commuters reported long queues and sparse coverage.
22 May 2024