Dubai motorists are facing a major traffic diversion at a central intersection as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) prepares the road network for the Eid Al Adha holiday rush. The temporary rerouting is in effect at the junction of Al Mustaqbal Street with Al Majlis Street and Zabeel Palace Street, one of the busiest corridors in the emirate.
According to Khaleej Times and Gulf News, the diversion runs from May 22 through May 31, 2026, covering the full Eid Al Adha holiday period and the days immediately before and after. The measure is designed to accommodate the surge in road users expected during the multi-day holiday while allowing essential infrastructure improvements to continue at the intersection.
Under the plan, traffic on Al Majlis Street heading towards the Trade Centre Roundabout is being diverted to Zabeel Palace Street. The RTA has installed new directional signage along the affected routes and is using digital message boards to display real-time updates so drivers can choose alternative paths and avoid bottlenecks.
The diversion sits within a wider RTA traffic management programme tied to the multi-billion-dirham Trade Centre Roundabout redevelopment, which has already delivered a 1,000-metre bridge linking Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street earlier this year. RTA officials say the latest changes will help distribute holiday traffic more evenly across the surrounding network and ease pressure on the central business district.
For commuters and visitors planning Eid travel, the RTA has paired the road works with a wider holiday package. Public parking across Dubai will be free of charge from Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29, 2026, with the exception of multi-storey parking facilities, which remain chargeable as usual. Dubai Metro, tram and bus services are also operating on extended Eid hours.
Bus route E100 from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station to Abu Dhabi is suspended from May 23 to May 31, 2026. Passengers heading to the capital are being directed to use Bus Route E101 from Ibn Battuta Bus Station instead.
The RTA is urging motorists to plan their journeys in advance, leave extra time during peak hours, and rely on official navigation apps for live traffic conditions. Authorities expect a significant rise in road users as residents and visitors begin their Eid Al Adha travel.
Sources:Khaleej Times,Gulf News,Emirates 24|7.
