Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has taken a significant step in its infrastructure expansion with the awarding of a Dhs 786 million contract to build new bridges linking Dubai Islands to Bur Dubai. The project, developed in partnership with Dubai Holding, is a critical component of the broader Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project, which aims to streamline traffic flow and support the emirate’s growing urban and demographic needs.
Key Features Of The Project
The centrepiece of the initiative is a 1,425 metre bridge over Dubai Creek, between the Infinity Bridge and Port Rashid Development area, featuring four lanes in each direction and a total capacity of 16,000 vehicles per hour. Designed to rise 18.5 metres above the water, the bridge will include a 75-metre-wide navigational channel to accommodate marine traffic. Additionally, a dedicated cycling and pedestrian path will run alongside the bridge, complete with elevators for ease of access.
2,000 metres of additional roads will be developed to connect the bridge to surrounding roads on Dubai Islands and Bur Dubai sides. This is the second major bridge under the Dubai Islands access plan. Three earlier bridges were completed in 2020 to link the islands with Al Khaleej Street.
The initiative is part of the wider Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project, which spans 13km and includes 15 major intersections. Once finished, this corridor will serve Deira and Bur Dubai along with key development projects including Dubai Islands, Deira Waterfront, Dubai Maritime City and Port Rashid. It is also expected to cut travel time from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes and benefit over one million people.
This wider agreement between RTA and Dubai Holding, valued at Dhs 6 billion, aims to improve transport access in 15 key areas across the city. These include JVC, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, Al Furjan, International City and Dubai Production City, among others. For more details, check Connector's story HERE. The upgrades involve new roads, flyovers, widened entrances and pedestrian bridges, all aimed at improving connectivity, safety and traffic efficiency.