New Dubai Harbour Bridge reaches 65% completion

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday said construction is now 65 per cent complete on a new 1.5-kilometre bridge that will provide direct access between Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour.

The bridge will feature two lanes in each direction, with a capacity of around 6,000 vehicles per hour, and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of this year.

The RTA says the project, in collaboration with Shamal Holding, will significantly improve traffic flow and cut travel time to Dubai Harbour from 12 minutes to just 3 minutes, supported by upgrades at four major intersections along the route.

Work is also progressing on essential infrastructure around the project, with 90 per cent of utility upgrades and adjustments completed, alongside approved traffic diversions to help keep roads moving while construction continues.

RTA Director General Mattar Al Tayer said the project supports Dubai’s wider urban growth plans and reflects close coordination with private-sector partners to improve mobility and quality of life.

Shamal Holding CEO Abdulla Binhabtoor said the bridge will strengthen Dubai Harbour’s role as a “fully integrated and highly connected maritime destination,” improving daily commutes for residents and visitors.

Dubai Harbour, which hosts the largest yacht marinas in the Middle East, sits between Bluewaters Island and Palm Jumeirah, close to landmarks including the Burj Al Arab, and offers a mix of residential, retail and leisure facilities. A wider development is also underway across a 1.5-kilometre stretch, including 24 residential towers and around 7,500 apartments.