The emirate of Dubai has a very good and well signposted road network. The quality of the roads are excellent and rival any modern city in the US and Europe. Most roads are two and four lane with the main arterial roads having 4-6 lanes in each direction. Driving is on the right hand side of the road and speed limits are strictly enforced through the use of radars. The position of the radars are often changed, so it is important to be vigilant.

Over the past two decades, Dubai has built an impressive road system. Its Road and Transport Authority (RTA) with its customer-focused approach is powering a change through its vision “Safe and smooth transport to all.” A massive expansion is currently underway and number of projects are in varying degrees of completion including double decker roads and creek crossings among others. The new roads and facilities will ease the traffic jams in this fast paced and ever growing city.

RTA
The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) came into formation in November 2005. It is responsible for planning and executing transport and traffic projects in Dubai, preparing legislation and strategic plans, planning and constructing the Dubai Metro, developing other integrated solutions of road systems and marine networks that are safe and in line with the city’s economic development plans and the highest international standards. RTA is powering a change through its vision “Safe and smooth transport to all” in Dubai, a number of its projects are in varying degrees of completion such as the metro, new buses and bus routes and double decker roads, among others.

TOLLS
Salik is a tolling system without toll collectors or gates allowing traffic to move freely. Motorists pay in advance to enter a Salik zone and each time a vehicle passes through the toll. AED 4/- is deducted. An orange sticker on the front windshield of the car represents the Salik system. When hiring a car ensure that the car has a Salik sticker.