Dubai Holding signs an AED 6 Billion Agreement with RTA to improve the infrastructure across 15 key developments
Dubai Holding signed an AED 6 billion agreement with RTA Dubai to improve connectivity and accessibility in Dubai. In the presence of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Holding, and His Excellency Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, the partnership was signed by HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, and Amit Kaushal, Group Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding.
This partnership aims to support Dubai’s growing population and boost mobility by improving the infrastructure across 15 key developments and master communities such as:
- Dubai Islands
- Jumeirah Village Triangle
- Palm Gateway
- Al Furjan
- Jumeirah Park
- Arjan, Majan
- Liwan (Phase 1)
- Nad Al Hamar
- Villanova
- Serena
In addition, the agreement involves implementing bridges and roads to improve the entry and exits leading to Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Production City, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah, and International City (Phase 3). These upgrades are set to cut travel time on internal roads and access points by 70%, enhance traffic safety, and ensure smooth flow at intersections. New bridges will also be built to improve access to Dubai Production City from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, reducing travel time at entry and exit points, and boosting traffic flow on internal roads by 50%.
The partnership outlines surface improvements at key intersections leading to Business Bay from Sheikh Zayed Road, including the construction of a pedestrian bridge at the Business Bay intersection with First Al Khail Road to enhance pedestrian safety and optimise traffic flow. Furthermore, upgrades to internal roads in the Towers Area will reduce travel time by 30% across entry and exit points and internal routes.
The agreement also includes the construction of additional acceleration and deceleration lanes across six locations along Palm Jumeirah to optimise traffic flow. It involves the building of two pedestrian bridges to replace at-grade crossings, enhancing mobility and ensuring pedestrian safety while reducing travel time within Palm Jumeirah by 40%.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Holding, emphasised that “ this partnership with RTA embodies a shared vision of creating an innovative and easily accessible city. Dubai Holding’s dedication to shaping the emirate’s future is highlighted through the development of world-class communities and infrastructure, enhancing connectivity, mobility, and quality of life for all residents. This collaboration with RTA solidifies Dubai’s status as a leading global hub for urban innovation.”
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, expressed his pleasure in signing the agreement with Dubai Holding to enhance access points for the group’s key development areas. He stated: “This agreement signed with Dubai Holding enhances access points in key development areas. The agreement would increase the capacity of internal roads and access points, resulting in reduced travel times, improved connectivity for residents and visitors, and enhanced road safety for all users.”
This agreement aims to improve connectivity and accessibility across Dubai to meet the evolving needs of the citizens, improving the overall experience.
