A major road project is underway in Dubai Latifa Bint Hamdan Corridor, which is designed to improve transport connectivity between several developing areas of the city and reduce the burden on the existing road network.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced the award of two contracts for work on the project. The total cost of developing the transport corridor is estimated at approximately $544 million.

Major works are scheduled for completion in 2028.

The new corridor, spanning approximately 12 km , will connect several key Dubai highways and help redistribute traffic flow between the central and developing districts of the emirate.

Travel time is expected to be cut by more than half

One of the primary goals of the Latifa Bint Hamdan Corridor is to reduce traffic congestion and shorten daily commute times.

Once the project is complete, travel time between Umm Al Sheif Street and Emirates Road is expected to drop from approximately 33 minutes to 15 minutes.

The new transport corridor will have a capacity of approximately 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. The infrastructure is expected to accommodate over 130,000 trips daily.

Thus, the project is designed not only for current traffic demands but also to support the future development of surrounding areas.

12 km of new roads, seven bridges, and eight tunnels

The Latifa Bint Hamdan Corridor involves a large-scale upgrade of road infrastructure.

The project includes the construction of:

• approximately 12 km of transport corridor;
• seven bridges with a total length of 2.3 km;
• eight tunnels with a total length of about 900 meters;
• new road interchanges and surface road sections;
• cycling infrastructure connected to Dubai's existing network.

The construction of a cycle path is of particular importance, as it is intended to become part of an integrated route from Al Qudra to Jumeirah.

Which districts and roads will gain new transport connections

The project is set to strengthen connectivity between several major transport routes in Dubai.

Once completed, the new corridor will improve access between Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and Emirates Road.

This will create additional route options for motorists and help redistribute traffic load between major highways.

A particularly important connection will be Al Khail Road with the extension of Latifa Bint Hamdan Street. To achieve this, new roads, bridges, and tunnels will be built.

As a result, transport accessibility between Al Khail Road, Latifa Bint Hamdan Street, and Al Meydan Street, as well as the surrounding areas currently undergoing active development, is expected to improve.

What the two L&T contracts entail

The company Larsen & Toubro has been awarded two separate contracts as part of the project implementation.

The first covers the construction of a new road between Al Khail Road and the extension of Latifa Bint Hamdan Street, including bridges, tunnels, and associated road infrastructure.

The primary goal of this section is to improve connectivity between Al Khail Road, Latifa Bint Hamdan Street, and Al Meydan Street.

The second contract concerns the development of specific sections of Al Meydan Street.

This includes the construction of a new interchange and surface roads, which will serve existing and future development projects and are intended to improve traffic flow within the growing area.

Why the project is important for the Dubai real estate market

For the real estate market, the development of transport infrastructure is of particular significance. Accessibility to major highways and daily commute times are key factors that buyers and tenants consider when choosing a neighborhood.

This is especially relevant for new areas, where residential projects often emerge faster than the surrounding road infrastructure can be fully developed.

The Latifa Bint Hamdan Corridor is set to enhance transport connectivity for areas around Al Meydan Street, Al Khail Road, and other developing parts of the city.

For nearby residential projects, this primarily means a shift in the transport landscape: the introduction of additional routes, new interchanges, and more direct access to Dubai’s major highways.

However, the construction of a new road does not in itself guarantee an increase in the value of a specific property. For investment assessment, it is essential to consider the purchase price, the volume of future supply, the pace of development in the area, rental demand, project characteristics, and the timeline for infrastructure completion.

Dubai continues to expand its road network in tandem with the city's growth

The Latifa Bint Hamdan Corridor illustrates the scale of Dubai’s transport development against the backdrop of ongoing expansion in residential and business districts.

Key project parameters include: approximately $544 million in investment, a 12 km transport corridor, seven bridges, eight tunnels, a capacity of up to 16,000 vehicles per hour, and over 130,000 trips per day.

The expected completion date is 2028.

For real estate buyers and investors, such infrastructure projects are primarily important in the context of the long-term development of a specific location. A new transport link can change established routes within the city and make certain developing areas more convenient for daily life.