{"id":19086,"date":"2025-10-08T16:31:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/?p=19086"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:35:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:35:23","slug":"journey-time-to-the-mall-of-the-emirates-reduced-from-10-minutes-to-1-minute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/actualite\/temps-de-trajet-reduit-vers-mall-of-the-emirates-de-10-minutes-a-1-minute\/","title":{"rendered":"Reduced journey time to the Mall of the Emirates: from 10 minutes to 1 minute"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A new direct route to the heart of Dubai\u2019s shopping district<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)<\/strong> Dubai has opened a <strong>300-metre bridge<\/strong> on Sheikh Zayed Road, providing a direct link to <strong>Mall of the Emirates<\/strong> on the main roads leading from Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali. This new infrastructure project, which has been eagerly awaited for several years, is significantly transforming traffic flow in one of the city\u2019s busiest areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to this new access, the <strong>journey time to the Mall of the Emirates<\/strong> is now <strong>reduced from 10 minutes to just 1 minute<\/strong>, a spectacular improvement that has eased traffic flow at one of Dubai\u2019s most congested junctions. The bridge, designed to cope with heavy traffic, can accommodate <strong>up to 900 vehicles per hour<\/strong>, ensuring a steady flow of people to the shopping centre and the neighbouring neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A strategic project by the RTA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This new bridge is part of the vision of the <strong>RTA<\/strong> aimed at modernising Dubai\u2019s road network and <strong>optimise urban mobility<\/strong> in busy areas. Located on <strong>Sheikh Zayed Road<\/strong>, it provides easy access not only to the Mall of the Emirates, but also to several surrounding residential and commercial areas, including <strong>Al Barsha, Al Sufouh and Dubai Internet City<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The infrastructure was designed to <strong>reduce waiting times at traffic lights<\/strong>, <strong>reduce congestion<\/strong> on side roads and <strong>improve road safety<\/strong>. It fits perfectly into the city\u2019s overall transport plan, which aims to <strong>to improve travel between the north and south of Dubai<\/strong>, whilst promoting more sustainable mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A considerable saving in time and a significant increase in efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before this section opened, motorists often had to bypass the area via secondary roads, leading to <strong>frequent traffic jams<\/strong> during peak times, particularly in the evenings and at weekends. The bridge now allows for <strong>direct and seamless access<\/strong> towards the car parks at the Mall of the Emirates, one of the country\u2019s busiest shopping centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>a 90 % reduction in journey time<\/strong> benefits visitors as much as it does taxi drivers, delivery drivers and residents of neighbouring neighbourhoods. It also helps to <strong>reduce fuel consumption and CO\u2082 emissions<\/strong>, by minimising traffic slowdowns and prolonged stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infrastructure designed for all users<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the bridge itself, the project includes a series of\u2019<strong>related improvements<\/strong> designed to improve the safety and flow of urban transport. The RTA has modernised:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the <strong>traffic lights<\/strong> to improve traffic flow,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the <strong>footpaths<\/strong> to make it easier to cross safely,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the <strong>cycle paths<\/strong> to encourage sustainable travel,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and the <strong>secondary access points<\/strong> leading to nearby hotels and shopping areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These improvements help to create a smoother-flowing, safer environment that is better suited to the urban density of this iconic area. They reflect Dubai\u2019s commitment to incorporating into every road project a <strong>a holistic approach to mobility<\/strong>, including vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A positive impact on trade and tourism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Mall of the Emirates<\/strong>, managed by <strong>Majid Al Futtaim<\/strong>, is one of Dubai\u2019s main commercial and tourist hubs, welcoming every year <strong>millions of visitors<\/strong>. Improved road access is expected to result in a <strong>increase in visitor numbers<\/strong> and a <strong>a smoother experience for tourists<\/strong> coming from Abu Dhabi or the industrial areas in the south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For businesses, this time saving translates into <strong>greater accessibility<\/strong>, a <strong>increase in pedestrian traffic<\/strong> and a <strong>positive impact on sales<\/strong>. This road project therefore reinforces the Mall of the Emirates\u2019 role as one of the <strong>the region\u2019s most strategic and attractive shopping centres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dubai continues its urban transformation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opening of this bridge is just one step among many in the ongoing modernisation of Dubai\u2019s road network. The city is stepping up its infrastructure projects aimed at <strong>to support its population and economic growth<\/strong>, whilst improving the quality of life of its residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent initiatives \u2014 such as the refurbishment of Emirates Road, the construction of new internal roads in eight districts, and the development of Etihad Rail \u2014 are all part of a single vision: to make Dubai a <strong>a connected, seamless and sustainable city<\/strong>, capable of accommodating an ever-growing population and volume of traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: a symbol of efficiency and modernity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this <strong>new 300-metre bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road<\/strong>, Dubai has once again demonstrated its ability to combine <strong>urban vision, innovation and efficiency<\/strong>. By reducing the <strong>journey time to the Mall of the Emirates reduced from 10 minutes to 1 minute<\/strong>, the RTA not only improves traffic flow but also enhances the daily lives of residents and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project exemplifies Dubai\u2019s philosophy: <strong>simplifying urban life through smart and accessible infrastructure<\/strong>. By placing mobility at the heart of its development, the emirate continues to establish itself as a global model in the fields of urban planning and transport engineering.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Un nouvel acc\u00e8s direct au c\u0153ur du shopping de Duba\u00ef La Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) de Duba\u00ef a inaugur\u00e9 un pont de 300 m\u00e8tres sur Sheikh Zayed Road, reliant directement Mall of the Emirates aux axes principaux en provenance d\u2019Abu Dhabi et de Jebel Ali. Ce nouveau projet d\u2019infrastructure, attendu depuis plusieurs ann\u00e9es, transforme [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":19087,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19086","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actualite"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19086","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19086"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19086\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19088,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19086\/revisions\/19088"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19087"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19086"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19086"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19086"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}