Dhs786 Million Bridge to Connect Dubai Islands and Bur Dubai

The new bridge will span 1,425 metres across Dubai Creek, featuring eight lanes – four in each direction – and accommodating up to 16,000 vehicles per hour. It’s designed to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and support the rapid urban expansion of key areas including Deira, Port Rashid, Dubai Maritime City, and Dubai Islands.

Pedestrians and cyclists are also part of the plan. The bridge will include a dedicated path with panoramic views of the Creek, complete with elevators to ensure accessibility and comfort for all users.

According to RTA, the project is expected to benefit around one million people and is part of the broader Al Shindagha Corridor Development – one of the largest and most complex road infrastructure initiatives in the emirate. The full corridor spans 13 kilometres and includes 15 intersections, currently being developed in five phases.

Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, described the project as critical to meeting the city's long-term needs.

'The Dubai Islands access project forms part of Al Shindagha Corridor – one of our most strategic initiatives. Once complete, the corridor will reduce travel times from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes and is projected to deliver savings of nearly Dhs45 billion over 20 years,' he said.

With construction now approved, the project marks another major milestone in Dubai’s push for smarter, faster, and more inclusive urban mobility.