Dubai announces AED633 million upgrade for Al Mustaqbal Street

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a AED633 million contract for the upgrade of Al Mustaqbal Street.

The project extends from the intersection with Za’abeel Palace Street to Financial Centre Street, and forms part of a broader project that includes the development of the Trade Centre Roundabout.

It will include the construction of bridges and tunnels extending 1,700 metres, and the widening of the street from three to four lanes in each direction.

The development will increase the corridor’s capacity by 33 per cent, from 6,600 to 8,800 vehicles per hour in both directions and reduce travel time from 13 minutes to 6 minutes.

"The project will serve several key commercial, residential, and development zones, most notably the Dubai World Trade Centre," said Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors RTA. “The project will also serve Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and further enhance connectivity to key areas, including Za’abeel, Downtown Dubai, and Business Bay, benefitting approximately half a million residents and visitors."

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority awards the contract for the Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project. The project extends from the intersection with Za’abeel Palace Street to Financial Centre Street, at a total cost of AED 633 million.@rta_dubai pic.twitter.com/0h9Ae5V6mv

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Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project
It will see the construction of three tunnels totalling 1,200 metres at the intersection of Al Mustaqbal Street and Trade Centre Street. The first is a three-lane tunnel along Al Mustaqbal Street heading towards Deira, with a capacity of 4,500 vehicles per hour. The second is a two-lane tunnel turning left from Al Mustaqbal Street onto Trade Centre Street, serving bidirectional traffic between Deira and Jebel Ali, with a combined capacity of 3,000 vehicles per hour. The third is a single-lane tunnel dedicated to the One Central development, with a capacity of 1,500 vehicles per hour."

It will also see the construction of a 450-metre, two-lane bridge serving traffic flowing from Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) towards the intersection of Za’abeel Palace Street and Al Mustaqbal Street. Additionally, it will see the widening of Al Mustaqbal Street over a 3,500-metre stretch from its intersection with Financial Centre Street to Za’abeel Palace Street by expanding the street from three to four lanes in each direction.

It will also include the construction of free-flowing ramps to improve traffic movement at the intersections of Al Mustaqbal Street with both Exhibition Street and Trade Centre Street. And, a pedestrian bridge over Al Sukook Street and the upgrade of existing intersections along the corridor

The project will also take care of the creative and aesthetic enhancements to the area, including upgraded pedestrian walkways, a dedicated cycling track, and decorative lighting, aimed at ensuring safer and more accessible streets for all users.

It further involves the creation of urban spaces to encourage community engagement and support vibrant, inclusive urban living. Additionally, the project will strengthen connectivity between major development zones and nearby metro stations, enabling seamless and integrated access for both residents and visitors.