Recently, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority unveiled a new tunnel. Yes, we are talking about the new 1,650 m Al Khaleej Street tunnel. It was opened on November 8th, Sunday, and it would make travelling between Infinity Bridge, Al Mamzar, and Deira a lot easier for motorists.
Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Unveiled By Dubai RTA
#RTA opened Al Khaleej Street Tunnel today, Sunday. The 1,650-metre tunnel extends from the end of the Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Al Wuheida Street. It features three lanes in each direction, with a combined capacity of 12,000 vehicles per hour. The opening marks another stage in Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project.
The tunnel represents a significant addition to Deira’s road network, an area experiencing rapid urban and commercial expansion, particularly with the development of new residential and tourism destinations, including Abu Hail, Al Wuheida and Al Mamzar, as well as major developments such as Dubai Islands. The works also include converting the roundabouts on Cairo Street and Al Wuheida Street into signal-controlled intersections, implementing traffic improvements along Cairo Street, and connecting the bridge ramp from Dubai Islands to the new Al Khaleej Street Tunnel towards Al Mamzar.
— RTA (@rta_dubai) November 8, 2026
The new tunnel, which was unveiled by Dubai RTA, features six lanes with three lanes in each direction. The tunnel has a combined capacity of 12,000 vehicles per hour. It is expected that the tunnel will reduce congestion along one of the traffic corridors of Deira. Not to mention, it would also improve access to several busy residential, tourist, and commercial destinations.
More About The Tunnel
Talking about the tunnel, it extends from the end of the Infinity Bridge ramp, which is in Deira. It goes all the way to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Al Wuheida Street. As a result, it offers free-flowing traffic in both directions. The opening comes as part of the wider Al Shindaga Corridor Improvement Project. This project aims to reduce journey time across some of the busiest roads in Dubai.
The tunnel is expected to make traffic movement a lot better and more accessible for those who are travelling through Al Wuheida Street, Abu Hail, and Al Mamzar. Not to mention, it would also benefit those who are driving towards Dubai Islands, Al Hamriya Port, and the Waterfront Market. It should be noted that additional works also include traffic improvements along Cairo Street and connecting the bridge ramp to the new tunnel towards Al Mamzar from Dubai Islands. The tunnel was completed in 11 million work hours without any reported injuries, achieving a major construction safety milestone.
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More About The Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project
For those who aren’t aware, once the corridor project is finished, journey time would fall from 1 hour and 44 minutes to just 16 minutes by 2030. The 13 km corridor covers Sheikh Rashid Road, Al Khaleej Street, Al Mina Street, and Cairo Street. There are also planned improvements at 15 intersections. It is expected that the project will serve about 1 million residents and visitors.
It should be noted that the opening of the tunnel marks an important milestone achieved for the development of road infrastructure in Dubai. As revealed by Mattar Al Tayer, who is the Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, this tunnel will strengthen connectivity across the road network. It would offer sustainable traffic solutions which meet increasing vehicle volume.
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FAQs
What is the latest tunnel inaugurated by Dubai RTA?
Dubai RTA recently opened the Al Khaleej Street tunnel on November 8th.
Who will benefit from the opening of Al Khaleej Street Tunnel?
Motorists travelling between Deira, Infinity Bridge, and Al Mamzar will be able to benefit from Al Khaleej Street tunnel.
