Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, in coordination with Dubai Police General Headquarters, has announced significant changes to maximum speed limits on five major streets across the emirate, with the revised limits scheduled to take effect on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

The announcement, originally issued on October 21, confirms that speed limits will increase on three streets and decrease on two others, with the adjustments applying in both directions along specifically designated road sections.

According to the authority, the changes are intended to improve road safety, support more efficient traffic movement and ensure that maximum permitted speeds remain appropriate for the physical characteristics and prevailing conditions of each road.

The largest increase will take place on Al Asayel Street, where the maximum speed will rise from 60 to 80 kilometres per hour along the section between Oud Maitha Street and Al Meydan Street.

On Al Mustaqbal Street, the maximum speed will increase from 60 to 70 kilometres per hour between Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Meydan Street.

A similar adjustment will apply to Latifa bint Hamdan Street, where the speed limit will increase from 60 to 70 kilometres per hour along the stretch connecting Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road.

However, two other important streets will experience reductions in their maximum permitted speeds, making it essential for motorists to pay closer attention to the updated traffic signs.

On Al Rebat Street, the maximum speed will decrease from 100 to 90 kilometres per hour between Marrakech Street and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.

The fifth change concerns Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street, where the maximum speed will be reduced from 80 to 70 kilometres per hour between 2nd December Street and Khalid bin Al Waleed Street.

The Roads and Transport Authority has confirmed that new speed limit signs will be installed along the affected sections. Traffic enforcement cameras will also be reprogrammed to reflect the revised limits ahead of their implementation.

These changes are particularly important for citizens and expatriate residents who regularly drive through the affected locations, especially motorists accustomed to the existing speed limits.

Drivers who continue following the previous limits after the changes take effect could risk traffic violations, particularly on the two streets where maximum permitted speeds are being reduced.

Importantly, the announcement does not establish a new schedule of speeding fines or introduce a general increase in traffic penalties. It concerns changes to the posted speed limits along selected sections of the five identified roads.

Motorists should also remember that any radar enforcement tolerance should not be interpreted as permission to exceed the posted legal speed limit. Official road signs remain the primary reference for safe and lawful driving.

The authority explained that the revised limits follow a comprehensive engineering and technical assessment conducted over recent months in cooperation with an international consultant.

The review forms part of the 2026 updates to Dubai’s Speed Management Manual and supports the wider objectives of the emirate’s Traffic Safety Strategy.

The assessment considered several technical indicators, including traffic volumes, road design speeds, actual vehicle speeds, the extent of urban development surrounding the relevant streets, pedestrian activity and the presence of important public facilities.

According to the authority, the changes are designed to balance traffic efficiency with road safety while supporting the ongoing development of Dubai’s transport infrastructure.

Motorists are advised to check the updated road signs from November 1 and pay particular attention to the sections where permitted speeds are being reduced.

The original announcement was published on October 21, 2026, while implementation is scheduled for November 1. The revised limits should therefore not be described as already effective before that date.

Source: Dubai Roads and Transport Authority