Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is building new direct access and exit points from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road into the Al Warqa'a communities — an infrastructure push aligned with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to accommodate Dubai's population and urban growth.
What the Al Warqa'a Road Project Includes
The project covers eight kilometres of new and upgraded internal roads designed to significantly expand traffic capacity. Key elements include:
- A new interchange connecting Al Warqa'a directly to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road - Upgrades to Al Warqa'a 1 Street in both directions - Conversion of existing roundabouts into signal-controlled intersections with advanced specifications
Together, these works will add 30 per cent more road capacity along Al Warqa'a 1 Street and lift network throughput from 2,000 to 5,000 vehicles per hour.
Travel Time Cut by 80 Per Cent
Once complete, journey times through the corridor will fall from 20 minutes to just 3.5 minutes — an 80 per cent reduction. Travel distances will shorten from 5.7 km to 1.5 km. The project is expected to be finished within one year.
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of the RTA, stated that more than 350,000 residents stand to benefit from the improved connectivity.
Cycling Track and Al Warqa'a 3 & 4 Roads
Alongside the main works, the RTA is also constructing internal roads in Al Warqa'a 3 and 4 sub-communities and a 16-kilometre cycling track to promote sustainable, alternative transportation.
Earlier completed phases delivered road improvements near the School of Scientific Research and the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment.
Part of Dubai's Wider Infrastructure Drive
The Al Warqa'a scheme is part of a broader RTA programme across Dubai. A comparable project in Al Qusais Industrial Areas increased road capacity by 200 per cent, improving access for more than 60,000 residents — demonstrating the authority's continued commitment to future-proofing Dubai's road network.
