Two new crossings aim to make island journeys safer, smoother and more accessible.
- Two pedestrian bridges will connect key residential and retail areas.
- The project is expected to benefit around 16,000 Palm residents.
- Combined capacity will reach 2,700 pedestrians every hour across both bridges.
- Traffic waiting times at nearby intersections could fall by 50%.
Editorial research context: Dubai’s pedestrian infrastructure is part of a wider shift towards walking and soft mobility. RTA reported 342 million pedestrian trips in 2025, up from 326 million in 2024, alongside plans to improve links between residential areas and public transport.
A short walk to pick up groceries, meet friends for coffee or browse the shops should feel like the easiest part of the day. On Palm Jumeirah, where residential buildings, beach clubs and retail destinations sit alongside busy roads, crossing between them can be less straightforward. That is the everyday detail behind two new Palm Jumeirah pedestrian bridges, planned near Shoreline and Golden Mile.
The project by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Holding Community Management is expected to benefit around 16,000 residents. Together, the bridges will accommodate up to 2,700 pedestrians per hour, creating safer routes between parts of the island. That is a meaningful change for everyday movement.
At Shoreline, the first bridge will be built near the entrance to Palm Jumeirah, on the inbound side. For residents heading out for errands or visitors arriving on the island, the crossing is intended to make getting between destinations easier without navigating traffic at street level. The bridge is scheduled for completion in June 2027.
Further along, the Golden Mile bridge will sit beside the retail frontages, where shoppers, restaurant guests and residents share the same stretch of the island. Each bridge will span 40 metres and include lifts, making the crossings more accessible for senior residents, People of Determination and anyone who finds stairs difficult.
There is a benefit for drivers, too. RTA expects the new crossings to reduce vehicle waiting times at nearby intersections by 50%, while improving traffic flow and shortening journeys around the two locations. Anyone who has waited through a busy junction while pedestrians cross will understand the appeal of separating those movements. Less waiting, safer crossings.
The timing also connects with Dubai’s wider push to make walking a more practical part of city life. RTA recorded 342 million pedestrian trips in 2025, up from 326 million the previous year. On Palm Jumeirah, the new bridges form part of a broader package that also includes additional acceleration and deceleration lanes at six locations. There is more to the plan than two crossings.
The Golden Mile bridge is scheduled to open in October 2027, following the Shoreline bridge in June. During construction, traffic management measures will be introduced to help keep vehicles moving. Both structures will be designed to complement Palm Jumeirah’s distinctive setting, rather than feel like infrastructure dropped into the island.
For residents and regular visitors, the value of the project will be measured in ordinary moments: a safer walk to the shops, an easier crossing after dinner or less time waiting at a junction. Follow the progress of these Palm Jumeirah upgrades as the two bridges take shape over the coming year.
