Dubai Trade Centre Roundabout Opens as Signalised Junction
Dubai's Trade Centre Roundabout opened as an at-grade intersection on 8 October 2026, according to the RTA (Roads and Transport Authority). If you drive towards DIFC or Downtown, the way you get through this junction has changed.
What changed at the Dubai Trade Centre roundabout
The key point of RTA's official X post (8 October 2026): the Trade Centre Roundabout has been converted into an at-grade intersection, doubling the junction's capacity and cutting delays from 12 minutes to 90 seconds.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| When | Opened 8 October 2026 (RTA announcement) |
| Where | Trade Centre Roundabout (Sheikh Zayed Road) |
| What | Roundabout converted into an at-grade intersection |
| Impact (per RTA) | Capacity doubled; delay cut from 12 minutes to 90 seconds |
In February 2026, a Dubai Media Office announcement described this at-grade junction as a "signalised at-grade intersection".
Movements that will flow better (per RTA)
- Sheikh Zayed Road to 2nd December Street
- Al Mustaqbal Street to Sheikh Zayed Road southbound
- Free flow from 2nd December Street to Al Majles Street (leading on to Al Mustaqbal Street)
- Free flow on Sheikh Rashid Street towards Deira
The wider Trade Centre Roundabout project
According to RTA's contract announcement (27 October 2024), the project is worth AED 696.414 million and consists of five bridges totalling about 5,000 m, plus converting the roundabout into an at-grade intersection.
As of the February 2026 announcement, three bridges had opened. The remaining two (from Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Majles Street towards 2nd December Street) were scheduled to open in October. The 8 October post did not mention these two bridges or when the whole project will be finished.
What to do as a driver
- Follow the signals and lane signs: Don't go in with roundabout habits. Lane assignments may also have changed.
- Allow extra time for the first few days: Leaving a little earlier helps until you're used to it.
- Check RTA for updates: Openings of the remaining bridges will be announced on RTA's news page and its official X account.
FAQ
Q. Is the Trade Centre roundabout gone?
RTA says the roundabout has been converted into an at-grade intersection. Follow the signals and signs on site.
Q. Is all the construction finished?
The 8 October post doesn't say. Keep an eye on RTA's updates.
Summary
The Trade Centre intersection opened on 8 October 2026 as a signalised at-grade junction. For a while, watch the signs and signals carefully and give yourself extra time. (Information as of 10 October 2026.)
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