Dubai begins sidewalk upgrades covering 90,000 sqm in 2026 plan

DUBAI 23°CGOLD/FOREXPRAYER TIMESNEWSLETTERSLOGIN GOLD/FOREXDUBAI 23°CPRAYER TIMES UAEUAEUNITED IN STRENGTHRAMADANASK GULF NEWSPEOPLEGOVERNMENTEDUCATIONCOURT & CRIMEHEALTHEMERGENCIESENVIRONMENTTRANSPORTWEATHER UAE / TransportDubai begins sidewalk upgrades covering 90,000 sqm in 2026 planDubai's RTA launches maintenance drive to boost safety, quality and urban appeal Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the commencement of sidewalk maintenance and rehabilitation works across the emirate, covering a total area of 90,000 square metres, in line with approved preventive maintenance plans for 2026. The total area of sidewalks maintained and rehabilitated by RTA in 2025 reached approximately 88,000 square metres. The works were implemented across residential, tourist, commercial, economic, and coastal areas throughout the emirate. Abdulla Ali Lootah, Director of Roads and Facilities Maintenance at Traffic and Roads Agency, RTA, said: “sidewalks maintenance forms an integral part of RTA’s strategy to preserve road furniture, maintain high standards of quality and safety, extend service life, and strengthen long-term sustainability, while safeguarding the emirate’s urban outlook and visual appeal. The works also help protect pedestrians and all sidewalk users, supporting RTA’s vision of becoming The World Leader in Seamless and Sustainable Mobility, in line with international best practices.” Lootah added: “RTA adopts the latest global technologies and advanced maintenance practices to monitor the condition of infrastructure assets and their various components through sophisticated systems and works that support the management of road and facility maintenance. These efforts reinforce the sustainability of Dubai’s road infrastructure and preserve structural integrity, while ensuring the highest levels of safety for road users, a priority that remains central to RTA’s work. The works also align with the emirate’s continued urban growth and development and support the strategic objective of enhancing quality of life for Dubai’s residents and visitors.” He noted that preventive sidewalk maintenance works scheduled for 2026 will cover several key areas across the emirate, most notably Al Nahda 2, Al Baraha, Nad Shamma, Nad Al Hamar, Al Muhaisnah 1, 2 and 3, Al Twar 4, Al Barsha 2 and 3, Umm Suqeim 3, Al Manara, Al Safa 2, Jumeirah 2, Za’abeel 2, and Oud Maitha. The works include the maintenance of pedestrian paving, paving at intersections and service roads for vehicles, as well as shared sidewalks used by pedestrians and cyclists. The scope also covers repairing sidewalks affected by subsidence, erosion, breakage, or tile loss resulting from misuse or environmental factors. How Dubai pushes ahead with 6,000km walkways plan RTA plans bold moves to keep Dubai moving RTA opens new road cutting travel time by 60% RTA cuts commute times by up to 45% across Dubai Video: How Dubai opens 13 new cycling tracks RTA cuts delays by 35% with Nad Al Sheba 3 Road works Dubai opens two bridges: shorter commutes ahead New Dubai bridge slashes travel time to just 1 minute