Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Shamal Holding, a leading diversified investment firm managing a portfolio of investments and premium assets, to develop entry/exit points for Dubai Harbour project to ease the movement of visitors and residents. 

 

Under the agreement, RTA will undertake the construction of a two-lane bridge in each direction spanning 1,500 m. The bridge will extend from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour, an exceptional seafront district that hosts the region’s marina.

 

According to RTA, Dubai Harbour stands out for its prime location, nestled between Bluewaters Island and Palm Jumeirah, in proximity to iconic landmarks like Burj Al Arab and Expo Dubai. 

 

The seafront district is an exceptional lifestyle destination, boasting iconic vistas and a convenient location. It combines a wide range of living, retail, and hospitality choices. It is also home to Skydive Dubai, featuring a 770-m-long runway that extends 550m into the Arabian Gulf. 

 

On the new bridge, Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, said: "It will extend from the fifth intersection on Sheikh Zayed Road (near the American University in Dubai) to Dubai Harbour Street. Once ready, the new bridge will be accommodating 6,000 vehicles per hour."

 

"It passes by 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," he explained.

 

Al Tayer said 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. 

 

Shamal Holding Chief Portfolio Management Officer Abdulla Binhabtoor said: "We are pleased to collaborate with RTA to accomplish this strategic project, which represents a major turning point in the development of the Dubai Harbour district."

 

"This aligns with our plans and aspirations to offer the best integrated community in terms of quality of life and the well-being of residents and visitors. Upon its completion, the bridge will provide free traffic flow to and from Dubai Harbour, which occupies an exceptional location on the scenic seafront," stated Binhabtoor. 

 

"This project is part of our commitment to building extraordinary residential and tourist communities, in line with the urban and architectural development plans of Dubai. We also appreciate the co-operation from RTA in achieving the future aspirations of the emirate," he added.-TradeArabia News Service