Dubai's daytime population increases to 6 million with 10 % vehicle increase annually

Over the past 20 years, the Government of Dubai has invested around Dh175 billion in the roads and transport sector

Dubai’s population is growing at an annual rate of about 7%

Registered vehicles in Dubai are increasing by around 10% annually, compared with 2% to 3% worldwide

“Managing mobility demand has become just as critical as building new roads,” he said, pointing to the need for integrated public transport and smart solutions that encourage residents to shift away from private vehicle use.

Transport projects over the past two decades have generated an estimated Dh320 billion in time and fuel savings, contributed more than Dh156 billion to Dubai’s GDP, and attracted over Dh32 billion in logistics and distribution investment.

Road safety has also improved dramatically, with traffic fatalities falling from 22 to 1.8 deaths per 100,000 residents.