Getting around Al Quoz Creative Zone just became easier, safer, and far more walkable.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of a major package of infrastructure and mobility projects designed to boost connectivity and support the area’s transformation into a global creative hub.
The upgrades are part of a wider master plan aimed at attracting creatives, entrepreneurs, and investors from around the world, while making Al Quoz a lively, year-round destination for culture, learning, and leisure.
What’s been completed?
One of the standout additions is a new pedestrian and cycling bridge on Al Manara Street, designed to improve safety and ensure smooth movement across the area. The bridge spans 45 metres, is 5.5 metres wide, rises 6 metres high, and features two access ramps stretching 210 metres each.
RTA has also delivered:
- Three mobility hubs
- 4km of pedestrian, cycling, and individual mobility routes
- Better connections to the Metro Station and Al Quoz Bus Station
Together, these upgrades support easy, car-free movement through the district.
Streets that turn into cultural spaces
Preparations are also complete for the Super Blocks project, which allows selected streets to be temporarily closed and transformed into pedestrian-only spaces during major events.
One of the first to benefit? The Al Quoz Arts Festival, taking place on January 24 and 25, organised by Alserkal Avenue in partnership with Dubai Culture.
These flexible urban spaces are designed to host art events, festivals, and community activities, helping bring the streets to life while encouraging walking and social interaction.
Designed for people, not just cars
RTA says the projects support Dubai’s 20-Minute City concept, encouraging residents and visitors to reach work, services, and leisure within a compact, well-connected area using sustainable transport.
They also align with:
- Dubai Urban Plan 2040
- Dubai Social Agenda 33
- Year of the Family
The goal? Healthier lifestyles, stronger social connections, and a more pedestrian-friendly city.
A creative district on a whole new scale
Once fully developed, Al Quoz Creative Zone is expected to grow dramatically:
- Creatives: from 900 to 20,000
- Residents: up to 8,000
- Daily visitors: around 33,000
- Studio and workshop spaces: 10x increase
- Leisure and support facilities: 3x expansion
The zone will also deliver 2,900 affordable housing units for creatives, integrated live-work spaces, public plazas, shaded alleys, art routes, murals, and sculptures, all while preserving Al Quoz’s industrial character by repurposing existing warehouses.
With these latest mobility upgrades, Al Quoz Creative Zone is quickly shaping up to be one of the world’s largest and most people-focused creative districts, where art, culture, business, and everyday life intersect.
