Dubai Opens New Al Khaleej Street Tunnel to Ease Traffic Between Deira and Al Mamzar
Dubai has opened a major new road tunnel aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving travel between Deira and Al Mamzar. The Al Khaleej Street Tunnel officially opened on November 8, offering motorists a faster connection between several busy areas of the emirate.
The new tunnel stretches 1,650 metres and features three lanes in each direction. It can accommodate up to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions, helping improve traffic movement during busy periods.
The tunnel connects the end of the Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira with the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Al Wuheida Street. It provides smoother access towards Deira and Al Mamzar without stopping at traffic signals along the tunnel route.
The project is expected to benefit residents and visitors travelling to Abu Hail, Al Wuheida and Al Mamzar. It will also improve access to Dubai Islands, Waterfront Market and Al Hamriya Port.
The tunnel forms part of the wider 13-kilometre Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project, which includes improvements to 15 intersections. Once the wider corridor improvements are completed by 2030, journey times are expected to fall from 1 hour and 44 minutes to just 16 minutes.
The tunnel also features a large artistic mural designed by Emirati artist Maryam Al Hathboor, using around 35 million mosaic pieces to depict Dubai’s skyline.
