Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started building two new pedestrian bridges on Palm Jumeirah — one near the Shoreline building and the other near the Golden Mile building. The project is part of a wider package of traffic-improvement works the authority is carrying out across the emirate with its partners.
RTA said the bridges are designed to enhance pedestrian safety, improve traffic flow and make it easier to move between Palm Jumeirah's residential, tourist and commercial areas. The island is one of Dubai's busiest destinations for both residents and visitors, with large numbers of pedestrians crossing between towers, the beachfront and retail areas every day.
The authority estimates the two bridges will directly serve around 16,000 residents, keeping pedestrians off busy roads at ground level — long a safety concern on the island given the volume of foot traffic around its towers.
The new bridges are part of a broader set of traffic projects under way in Dubai, alongside the recently opened final bridge at the World Trade Centre roundabout and the Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project, due for completion in 2027. RTA described the Palm Jumeirah bridges as part of its long-term plan to reduce congestion and improve pedestrian safety across the emirate.
Residents and visitors to Palm Jumeirah should expect construction activity around the Shoreline and Golden Mile buildings in the coming period. RTA has not given an exact completion date for the two bridges but said the project is a fixed part of its ongoing programme to upgrade pedestrian infrastructure across Dubai.