Traffic Disruptions Alert: Dubai and Beyond

Weekend Traffic Alert: Road Closures and Diversions in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain

UAE traffic authorities have announced several road closures and traffic diversions for the weekend due to infrastructural developments and the construction of the Dubai Metro Blue Line. The affected cities include Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain. Motorists are advised to plan their routes in advance and anticipate changes in traffic.

Dubai – Major Road Closures and Alternative Routes

1. Al Barsha South - Closed from Umm Suqeim Street

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has closed routes leading to and from Al Barsha South via Umm Suqeim Street while development on the affected intersection is underway.

Detour routes:

Street 31 (next to the ENOC petrol station)

Dubai Science Complex exit

Al Hadaeq Street

Hessa Street

2. Al Qudra Road - Five-month Diversion

A five-month traffic diversion has been in place along Al Qudra Road since June 22 due to the construction of a new bridge and intersection developments.

Key changes:

Traffic light removal at the intersection between Al Qudra Road and the Arabian Ranches–Dubai Studio City section.

Rerouted lanes between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street.

Two new, unlit U-turns.

3. Dubai Harbour - Traffic Diversion at King Salman Street

Since July 13, a traffic diversion is in effect at the junction of King Salman Street and the road towards Dubai Harbour due to bridge construction.

Closure details:

Main roads and left-turn lanes closed for those coming from Dubai Marina heading towards Jumeirah and Dubai Harbour.

Detour:

Al Marsa Street → Al Khayay Street → Al Naseem Street → King Salman Street

4. Academic City - Changes Due to Metro Blue Line Works

The 63rd Street is closed in both directions in front of the German International School, with alternative access provided to the school and towards Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Street.

5. Mirdif - Closures Due to Metro Blue Line

Significant traffic changes have occurred around the City Centre Mirdif:

Roundabout closed at the intersection of 5th Street and 8th Street.

Traffic diverted from 5th Street to 8th Street towards the shopping mall.

Traffic diverted from 8th Street to 5th Street towards Algeria Street.

New entrance to shopping mall parking.

U-turn near Ghoroob Square.

Sharjah - Road Closures and Developments

6. Al Majaz 3 - Infrastructure Developments

The section between Corniche Road and Al Intifada Road is closed until August 24 to optimize traffic and improve utility networks.

Abu Dhabi and Al Ain – Partial and Periodic Road Closures

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street and Al Falah Street intersection partially closed until August 11, 2025.

Abu Dhabi: Partial closure of Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street from August 9 to 11.

Al Ain: Temporary closure at the intersection of Hazza Bin Sultan Street and Nahyan The First Street until August 18.

Abu Dhabi - Sweihan Road (E20): Partial closure from August 9-10, 2025, each day from 00:00 to 15:00.

Summary

When traveling over the weekend, it is advisable to take these closures and diversions into account, especially around busy intersections in Dubai and Sharjah, and in areas affected by the Dubai Metro Blue Line works. Traffic authorities urge motorists to follow road signs, use designated detours, and check the current traffic situation through official apps or navigation systems before departure.

(The article is sourced from the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) statement.)