Dubai will revise speed limits on five major roads from November 1, increasing limits on three roads and reducing them on two to improve traffic safety
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in coordination with Dubai Police, has announced revised speed limits on five major roads, effective November 1, 2026.
The changes will increase speed limits on three roads and reduce them on two. They will apply in both directions along the designated sections.
The revised limits follow engineering studies aimed at improving traffic flow and road safety.
New Dubai speed limits from November 1
| Road | Current limit | New limit |
|---|---|---|
| Al Asayel Street | 60 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Al Mustaqbal Street | 60 km/h | 70 km/h |
| Latifa bint Hamdan Street | 60 km/h | 70 km/h |
| Al Rebat Street | 100 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street | 80 km/h | 70 km/h |
The increases will apply to Al Asayel Street between Oud Maitha Street and Al Meydan Street, Al Mustaqbal Street between Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Meydan Street, and Latifa bint Hamdan Street between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road.
Meanwhile, authorities will reduce speeds on Al Rebat Street between Marrakech Street and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.
The reduction on Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street will cover the section between 2nd December Street and Khalid bin Al Waleed Street.
Why are speed limits changing?
RTA said the adjustments follow updated technical standards in Dubai’s 2026 Speed Management Manual.
The review considered traffic volumes, road design, surrounding development, pedestrian movement and existing driving patterns.
Authorities aim to improve road safety while maintaining smoother traffic movement.
RTA will replace speed limit signs and reprogramme enforcement cameras before the changes take effect.
Impact to expect
Motorists should experience better traffic flow on selected roads. However, drivers must watch for lower limits on two routes to avoid speeding penalties.
The revised limits take effect on November 1, giving motorists time to prepare for the changes.
