On 30 August 2026, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) awarded two contracts for the Al Meydan Street development project in Dubai, at a total cost of AED 1.161 billion. The release headline gives AED 1.1 billion. The project includes 17 km of roads, about 3.7 km of bridges and a cycle network, and completion is scheduled for the end of 2028.
Key takeaways
- Two RTA contracts with a total cost of AED 1.161 billion for Al Meydan Street.
- 17 km of roads and about 3.7 km of bridges, scheduled for completion by the end of 2028.
- The RTA says north-south corridor capacity rises by 18%, and travel time from Al Manama Street and Dubai-Al Ain Road to Umm Suqeim Street falls from 30 minutes to 10.
What the corridor will include
- 17 km of roads overall. Contract One covers about 14 km, and Contract Two adds about 2 km of new surface roads. Those two figures add up to about 16 km, and the release does not explain the difference.
- About 3,700 metres of bridges overall. Contract One’s bridges total 1,600 metres and Contract Two’s total 1,400 metres. The release does not explain the remaining 700 metres.
- A 700-metre elevated link on Dubai-Al Ain Road towards Nad Al Hamar Street, serving residential areas of Nad Al Sheba.
- Contract Two includes an integrated cycling network and underpasses beneath Al Meydan Street. The release also describes cycling tracks that will enhance connectivity with the existing cycling network.
The route
The overall project runs from its intersection with First Al Khail Street to Umm Suqeim Street. Contract One covers Al Meydan Street from its intersection with Latifa bint Hamdan Street to Umm Suqeim Street, plus Al Marabea’ Street from Dubai Hills to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. Contract Two adds about 2 km of new surface roads linking Al Meydan Street with Latifa bint Hamdan Street, and its route runs from First Al Khail Street through Al Khail Road to Muscat Street.
Expected traffic benefits
The release says the project will raise the capacity of north-south traffic corridors by 18%, and reduce travel time from Al Manama Street and Dubai-Al Ain Road to Umm Suqeim Street from 30 minutes to 10. It says the project serves a combined population of more than 500,000. The release names Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the RTA’s Board of Executive Directors.
Interchange capacity, as stated in the release
- Al Marabea’ and Al Meydan interchange, Contract One: four lanes in each direction and a combined capacity of 14,400 vehicles per hour in both directions.
- Al Marabea’ link to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road: three lanes in each direction and a combined capacity of 7,800 vehicles per hour.
- Al Meydan and Muscat Street interchange, Contract Two: four lanes in each direction and up to 14,400 vehicles per hour in both directions.
What the release does not say
The release does not name the contractors, give a value for each contract, or give Contract Two’s total length. It also gives no start or award dates. Firms looking at sub-packages should check the RTA’s tender notices for the current scope and schedule.
Quick facts
- Value: AED 1.161 billion across two contracts (the headline says AED 1.1 billion)
- Roads: 17 km overall
- Bridges: about 3.7 km overall
- Completion: end of 2028
- Corridor: from the First Al Khail Street intersection to Umm Suqeim Street
Source
RTA announcement, 30 August 2026, published by the UAE Media Office: RTA Al Meydan Street development package. Figures checked against this release on 30 October 2026.
