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Bridge from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour now 65% complete
The project is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026
- PUBLISHED: Sun 25 Jan 2026, 11:54 AM
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The commute is set to get easier for yacht owners and enthusiasts as Dubai nears completion of a 1.5km bridge with direct access to and from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour.
The emirate's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that 65 per cent of the construction works are complete on the bridge, which features two lanes in each direction. The project, expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026, is in collaboration with Shamal Holding, a Dubai-based private investment firm.
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Dubai Harbour hosts the largest yacht marinas in the Middle East. The landmark waterfront destination is located between Bluewaters Island and Palm Jumeirah, near some of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks, including Burj Al Arab.
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A development project is also currently underway across a stretch of 1.5 km, featuring a residential complex of 24 towers and approximately 7,500 residential apartments.
Reducing travel time
The bridge extends from from Interchange 5 on Sheikh Zayed Road, near the American University in Dubai.
It passes through the intersection of Al Naseem Street and Al Falak Street, and crosses over King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street before connecting to Dubai Harbour Street, according to Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority.
The bridge has a total capacity of approximately 6,000 vehicles per hour, and is expected to cut travel time from 12 minutes to just 3 minutes once completed.
The project also includes improvement works at the four key intersections along the corridor. Take a look here:
Utility upgrades, traffic diversions
As the roads get an upgrade, so do the utilities. The project contractor has completed 90 per cent of works related to improving utility services intersecting with the project, RTA said.
Traffic diversions are also in place to ensure smooth traffic flow during the process of construction.
Al Tayer said: “This project reflects the directives of our leadership to develop an integrated infrastructure that supports the rapid urban and economic growth witnessed by Dubai. It represents a practical model of effective integration and close collaboration between RTA and strategic private-sector partners, ensuring that road and transport projects are aligned with urban development plans in new areas and along the emirate’s waterfront."
Abdulla Binhabtoor, Chief Executive Officer of Shamal Holding, said: “This project reflects Shamal’s commitment to delivering iconic destinations that elevate Dubai’s urban and architectural landscape. It is driven by a long-term investment vision and carefully calibrated planning. This enables us to identify the optimal timing for investment in their growth.
Poojaraj Maniyeri is a Digital Journalist who loves turning everyday conversations into news stories. She is also a typical bookworm, and brings a novel with her everywhere she goes.