DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a comprehensive five-year internal roads plan for 2025-2029. This AED 3.7 billion initiative will cover 634 km of new roads across 21 projects in 12 key residential, commercial, and industrial areas. The plan aims to improve infrastructure in these areas, supporting Dubai’s rapid population growth and urban development, while enhancing the quality of life for its residents.
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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), led by His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, has outlined the plan’s key phases. In 2025, internal roads will be developed in Nad El Sheba 3 and Al Amardi, alongside housing projects with 482 and 100 units, respectively. In 2026, 92 km of roads will be constructed in Nadd Hessa and Al Awir 1. The following year will see the development of 45 km of roads in Al Athbah, Mushrif, and Hatta, as well as 14 km in the Warsan 3 industrial area.
In 2028, one of the largest road projects will begin, covering 284 km across Al Awir 1, Wadi Al Amardi, and Hind 3. Finally, in 2029, 200 km of internal roads will be built in Hind 4 and Al Yalayis 5, completing the expansive development plan.
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Since 2011, the RTA has already paved 6,000 km of roads in residential and industrial areas. Recent projects have included 83 km of roads in 17 areas, including Al Warqa 4, Al Qusais Industrial, and Hatta. Ongoing work includes projects in Jebel Ali, Al Khawaneej, and Nad Al Sheba, ensuring continuous improvement in accessibility and infrastructure across Dubai.
