22 September 2025

Dubai Expands Sheikh Zayed Road Near Umm Al Sheif Exit to Ease Congestion

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a 700-meter road-widening project on Sheikh Zayed Road near the Umm Al Sheif Street exit. The upgrade expands the highway from six to seven lanes, boosting capacity by 16% and enabling the road to handle up to 14,000 vehicles per hour.

Key Infrastructure Upgrade

This project is part of RTA’s wider strategy to:

  1. Improve traffic efficiency

  2. Reduce congestion during peak hours

  3. Enhance safety and travel reliability

By eliminating overlap points at the Umm Al Sheif junction — one of Dubai’s busiest evening congestion hotspots — the upgrade is expected to significantly improve traffic flow, especially for vehicles entering from Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Zayed Road: Dubai’s Central Artery

Sheikh Zayed Road is more than just a highway — it is a vital economic and mobility corridor, connecting:

  1. Residential communities and schools

  2. Commercial and financial hubs such as DIFC, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall

  3. Global companies, banks, and investment institutions

  4. Hotels, retail, and leisure destinations

This makes the road a critical link between lifestyle, commerce, and business in Dubai.

Impact on Growth and Investment

By improving access to one of Dubai’s most important routes, the expansion strengthens connectivity across the city and enhances the appeal of neighborhoods along Sheikh Zayed Road, such as:

  1. Umm Al Sheif

  2. Al Safa

  3. Business Bay

  4. Downtown Dubai

With Dubai continuously upgrading its transport network, properties located near Sheikh Zayed Road benefit from higher demand, stronger rental yields, and long-term capital growth.

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