RTA and Shamal Holding Launch AED431m Bridge Project to Enhance Access to Dubai Harbour
The RTA has awarded a $117 million contract to build a bridge from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour, aimed at reducing journey times.
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has commissioned a AED431 million ($117.3 million) project to construct direct entry and exit points for Dubai Harbour, in collaboration with Shamal Holding, a prominent investment firm managing a diverse portfolio of investments, experiences, and assets.
The project includes the construction of a two-lane bridge in each direction, spanning 1.5 kilometers, extending from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour, a unique seafront residential destination housing the region’s largest marina.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, stated, “The project provides a direct entry/exit for Dubai Harbour to ease the movement of visitors and residents.
“It covers the construction of a bridge of two lanes in each direction spanning 1.5km and accommodating 6,000 vehicles per hour.
“The bridge extends from the fifth intersection on Sheikh Zayed Road (near the American University in Dubai) to Dubai Harbour Street¸ passing through the intersection of Al Naseem Street with Al Falak Street and crosses over the intersection of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street up to Dubai Harbour”.
The project also includes surface improvements at four intersections along the bridge:
– The fifth intersection on Sheikh Zayed Road
– The intersection of Al Falak Street with Al Naseem Street
– The intersection of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street with Al Naseem Street
– Dubai Harbour Street
Upon completion, the project will enhance traffic flow and reduce travel time from 12 minutes to three minutes.
Abdulla Binhabtoor, Chief Executive Officer of Shamal Holding, commented: “As the owning company and curator of Dubai Harbour, Shamal Holding is committed to building extraordinary communities and enhanced experiences, making Dubai Harbour a unique seafront destination and an extraordinary seafront residential community.
“Our flagship residential project, Dubai Harbour Residences, along with other developments within Dubai Harbour, exemplify our ongoing efforts to meet the growing demand and ensure the continued growth and vibrancy of the area.
“We have commenced a range of enhancements and investments as part of our plans to offer the best integrated community in terms of quality of life and the well-being of residents and visitors.
“This major milestone to construct the Dubai Harbour bridge from Sheikh Zayed Road will provide direct access to Dubai Harbour with the ability to accommodate 6,000 vehicles per hour which when completed will provide free and direct traffic flow to and from Dubai Harbour, cutting travel time from 12 minutes to three, which achieves our mission of offering our residents and guests the best experience and comfort.
“As we continue to upgrade and invest in the infrastructure and facilities of Dubai Harbour, we appreciate the support and partnership of the Roads and Transport Authority, as well as our wider ecosystem of partners, contractors, and developers.”
Dubai Harbour is strategically located between Bluewaters Island and Palm Jumeirah, near iconic landmarks such as Burj Al Arab and Expo Dubai. It is a premier lifestyle destination offering a variety of retail, hospitality, and living options, including the ‘Dubai Harbour Residences,’ the first residential project led and curated by Dubai Harbour.
Upon completion, it will feature a range of apartments and penthouses with panoramic sea and city views. It is also home to Skydive Dubai, which features a 770-meter-long runway extending 550 meters into the Arabian Gulf. A 1.5-kilometer-long development project is currently underway, including a residential complex with 24 towers and about 7,500 apartments.
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This collaboration will extend into the fourth phase of Azizi’s Riviera project in MBR City, with Cummins supplying top-tier power generators.
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Azizi Developments, a prominent private developer in the UAE, and Cummins Inc., a global leader in power solutions design, manufacturing, distribution, and supply, are extending their partnership into the fourth phase of the large-scale Riviera project. Cummins, known for its diverse range of products including diesel, natural gas, electric, and hybrid powertrains, as well as powertrain-related components, like filtration, after-treatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, control systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, electric power generation systems, batteries, hydrogen generation, and fuel cell products. The manufacturer is globally renowned for its excellence in both innovation and sustainability.
Mr. Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Developments, said: “As we continue our collaboration with Cummins Inc. for the fourth phase of our flagship project, Riviera, we reaffirm our commitment to procuring and utilizing only the highest quality materials. This partnership highlights our dedication to providing exceptional lifestyles for our investors and end-users through the careful selection of premium components. We are confident that our now-broadened alliance with Cummins Inc. will help in maintaining the high standards established for Riviera and further elevate the benchmarks of quality and excellence.”
Riviera is part of Azizi Developments’ award-winning portfolio. It is a stylish waterfront lifestyle destination that comprises 75 mid- and high-rise buildings with approximately 16,000 residences.
Designed to introduce the French-Mediterranean lifestyle to Dubai, which is not merely about architectural art, but also about a certain ‘joie de vivre’ — a celebration of life, an exultation of spirit, Riviera represents a new landmark destination that is both residential and commercial, with an abundance of retail space. Riviera features three districts: an extensive retail boulevard, a lagoon walk on the shores of its 2.7 km-long swimmable crystal lagoon with artisan eateries and boutiques, and Les Jardins — a vast, lush-green social space.
With its strategic location near the upcoming Meydan One Mall and the Meydan Racecourse — home of the Dubai World Cup — as well as Dubai’s most noteworthy points of interest, Riviera represents one of Azizi Developments’ most coveted projects.
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