Dubai's Al Safa Street widening to cut commute time to 3 mins

The Al Safa Street will be widened to cut down travel time on the corridor from 12 minutes to 3 minutes as part of a new road improvement project announced by Dubai's Raods and Transport Authority (RTA).

- Nasreen Abdulla

The project will increase the number of lanes from three to four and have several elements, including dedicated pedestrian walkways and cycling tracks, urban spaces that encourage community interaction and landscaped areas. It will extend from the junction of Al Safa Street with Sheikh Zayed Road to the junction with Al Wasl Street, spanning more than 1,500 metres.

"The project serves a vital district and is home to key landmarks such as City Walk, Coca-Cola Arena, educational institutions, residential and commercial areas, luxury hotels and high-end restaurants," said Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of the RTA.

"It also enhances connectivity with Downtown Dubai and nearby developments along Financial Centre Street, an area inhabited by over one million residents."