Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded an AED 431 million ($117 million) project to construct direct entry and exit points for Dubai Harbour. This initiative is part of Dubai’s infrastructure expansion to accommodate urban growth and demographic changes. The project includes building two-lane bridges extending 1500 meters from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour.
Dubai Harbour, a prominent seafront destination, features the largest marina in the region and is supported by Shamal Holding, a leading diversified investment firm.
The project provides a direct entry/exit for Dubai Harbour to ease the movement of visitors and residents. It covers the construction of a bridge of two lanes in each direction spanning 1,500 metres and accommodating 6,000 vehicles per hour.
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA said.
“The bridge extends from the 5th intersection on Sheikh Zayed Road (near the American University in Dubai) to Dubai Harbour Street¸ passing through the intersection of Al Naseem Street with Al Falak Street and crosses over the intersection of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street up to Dubai Harbour,” explained Al Tayer.
“The project also includes surface improvements at four intersections along the bridge: the fifth intersection on Sheikh Zayed Road, the intersection of Al Falak Street with Al Naseem Street, the intersection of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street with Al Naseem Street, and Dubai Harbour Street. When completed, the project will improve the flow of traffic and reduce the travel time from 12 minutes to 3 minutes,” he added.
Dubai Harbour is distinguished by its exceptional location, which is close to famous sites like Expo Dubai and the Burj Al Arab. It is tucked away between Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island. The waterfront neighborhood, with its renowned views and convenient accessibility, is a remarkable place for a luxurious living.
The “Dubai Harbour Residences,” the first residential project spearheaded and curated by Dubai Harbour, is one of many retail, hospitality, and residential options it offers. When it is finished, it will have a variety of apartments and penthouses with epic panoramic sea and city views set against an iconic backdrop.
Additionally, Skydive Dubai is located there, with a 770-meter runway that stretches 550 meters into the Arabian Gulf. There’s also an ongoing 1.5-kilometer building project with roughly 7,500 flats spread across 24 towers as part of a residential complex.