RTA announces Dhs633m upgrade of Al Mustaqbal Street
If your commute takes you towards DIFC, you're probably more than familiar with Al Mustaqbal Street, which runs paralel to Sheikh Zayed Road.
To help ease congestion, a stretch of the road will undergo a series of works, including new bridges and tunnels.
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Running between the intersection with Za'abeel Palace Street to Financial Centre Street, the new bridges and tunnels will span over 1,700 metres, while the street will be widened from three to four lanes.
Increasing capacity by 33 percent per hour, travel time throughout the street should also be more than halved from 13 to six minutes.
The first new tunnel will three-lanes long on Al Mustaqbal Street heading towards Deira, with a capacity of 4,500 vehicles per hour.
#RTA has awarded the contract for the Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project, which forms part of a broader project that includes the development of the Trade Centre Roundabout, one of Dubai's critical intersections linking Sheikh Zayed Road with five major arterial roads. The… pic.twitter.com/ah8LrWNl3K
— RTA (@rta_dubai) July 13, 2025
The second will be a two-lane tunnel turning left onto Trade Centre Street, while the third is a single-lane tunnel dedicated to the One Central development.
A 450-metre two-lane bridge will also be constructed, serving traffic flowing from Dubai World Trade Centre heading to towards Za'abeel Palace Street and Al Mustaqbal Street.
New pedestrian walkways, a cycling track and new urban spaces will also be created to make the street accessible for all.
Speaking about the project, His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) stated: 'Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project forms part of a broader project that includes the development of the Trade Centre Roundabout, with construction works having commenced in the last quarter of last year.
'The project will serve several key commercial, residential, and development zones, most notably the Dubai World Trade Centre, which has been the region's premier venue for international events and exhibitions for over four decades.
'The project will also serve Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. It will further enhance connectivity to key areas, including Za'abeel, Downtown Dubai, and Business Bay. The project is expected to benefit approximately half a million residents and visitors.'
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