If your drive on Emirates Road sometimes felt like your car is testing out a TikTok dance routine, relief is on the way. Your daily commute has just gotten a whole lot smoother. RTA was working away quietly (well, not that quietly – there’s been roadworks, after all) on a major makeover, and the big reveal came a few weeks ago. Think of it less as road maintenance and more as Emirates Road booking itself into a luxury wellness retreat. We’re talking lasers, layers, and a full-scale glow-up that would make even Dubai’s fanciest influencers jealous.
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A Full-On Glow-Up For Emirates Road
This isn’t a case of filling a crack here and there and calling it a day. No, no. The RTA went full Vogue makeover on a 14km stretch, both Sharjah-bound and Abu Dhabi-bound. And to make sure they weren’t just guessing which parts needed help, they rolled out a futuristic inspection vehicle that literally shoots lasers at the road to figure out its weak spots.
Lasers. For road maintenance. Only in Dubai.
Four Layers of Luxury
Now, you’d think one layer of shiny new road would be plenty. Two layers? Fabulous. But in some places, the RTA went with four. Four! That’s not just resurfacing, that’s Emirates Road getting a full deluxe spa package with extra collagen boosters. If roads could post selfies, this one would be filtered, Facetuned, and captioned: #NoMakeup #JustFourLayers.
When 85% Just Isn’t Good Enough
Here’s the thing. Dubai’s roads usually score an impressive 90% or higher on the Pavement Quality Index (yes, there’s a road beauty score – of course there is). But this stretch of Emirates Road had dipped ever so slightly to 85%. Now, for most of us, 85% is still an A grade. But in Dubai? That’s practically a scandal. Add in the endless procession of lorries and heavy vehicles stomping along like elephants in work boots, and you can see why the RTA decided drastic action was needed. This wasn’t just about comfort – it was about safety, durability, and keeping things running like clockwork.
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Weekend Warriors at Work
What makes it even more impressive is the schedule. The project started three months back, and instead of closing down the road and making everyone’s lives miserable, the RTA cleverly split the job into stages. They tackled it 2km at a time, often over weekends. Picture it: while the rest of Dubai was tucking into bottomless brunches and gossiping over dessert, teams of roadworkers were out in the heat, laying down asphalt like superheroes. And by mid August, they were 90% done. The finishing touches happened in the next few days, just in time for the August 25 deadline.
What The Road Upgrade Means for You
So what’s in it for us? Well, for starters: smoother drives. Which means less accidental head-banging during your car karaoke sessions, and less chance of spilling your karak all over the dashboard. It also means fewer repair bills for your poor tyres and suspension. And perhaps most importantly, safer journeys for the thousands of commuters who treat Emirates Road as their personal runway between Sharjah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.
Basically: more comfort, more safety, and fewer “did I just drive over a hidden speed bump?” moments.
Dubai’s Latest Before & After
Dubai does before-and-afters better than anyone, whether it’s skyscrapers, malls, or entire islands. And now, Emirates Road has entered the list. If you’ve taken the route, you’d agree with me that Emirates Road isn;t just another highway. It’s Dubai’s most glamorous commuter catwalk.
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