Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the Architectural Identity for Dubai’s road projects, developed to enrich the architectural character of urban elements across the emirate’s integrated network of roads, corridors, and streets. The initiative aligns with Dubai’s vision to build an integrated and sustainable city that enhances the experience of both residents and visitors. His Highness also reviewed the progress of the Trade Centre Roundabout and Al Mustaqbal Street improvement projects. The Trade Centre Roundabout project involves constructing five bridges with a total length of 5,000 metres and converting the existing roundabout into a surface-level intersection to improve traffic flow. The project has reached 40% completion and will open in stages, starting in January next year. The Al Mustaqbal Street Improvement Project, scheduled for completion in 2027, will widen the street from three to four lanes in each direction and includes constructing seven bridges and three tunnels. The upgrade will boost the street’s capacity by 33%, reducing travel time from 13 minutes to just six minutes. His Highness also reviewed the architectural identity for Dubai’s road projects, which establishes a comprehensive framework for infrastructure elements such as bridges, lighting, and aesthetic components. This strategy aligns with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and classifies Dubai into six principal zones to ensure visual harmony while preserving diversity. The Dubai Tunnels initiative aims to enhance the city’s visual landscape by engaging artists to design murals for 18 tunnels across three phases. The Dubai Urban Challenge, a global competition that attracted over 500 artists and designers from 91 countries, was also reviewed. It sought to develop an architectural identity that captures the city’s spirit while balancing functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. RTA constructs an average of 829 lane-kilometres of roads each year, more than double the global average. Dubai has earned global recognition for the speed and efficiency of its transport infrastructure development.
