Heavy peak-hour traffic reported from JVC through Al Qusais to Sharjah.
Dubai: Motorists across Dubai and Sharjah faced slower-than-usual journeys on Wednesday morning, with live traffic data showing sustained congestion along several major routes during peak hours. Google Maps and Waze flagged heavy delays across multiple corridors as the morning commute got underway.
Jumeirah Village Circle and E44 see heavy build-up
One of the most affected stretches was along E44, particularly around the Jumeirah Village Circle interchange towards Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Live traffic maps showed extended red segments in the area, indicating significantly slower-moving traffic, with congestion stretching from the Orchid Street approach to the interchange near City Centre Me’aisem.
The slowdown continued along D61 towards Al Barsha, with red markers reported near Circle Mall and extending past Nord Anglia International School. Traffic appeared to ease closer to the D63 stretch near Dubai Hills Mall, although pockets of amber congestion remained around Al Barsha South.
Al Qusais and Sharjah border corridor also congested
Further north, live traffic maps showed another major congestion zone spanning Deira, Al Qusais and routes leading into Sharjah.
Heavy red segments were visible along E11 near Al Nahda, as well as on D93, D95, D97 and S112 — key routes used by cross-emirate commuters travelling between Dubai and Sharjah during the morning rush.
The area around Sharjah International Airport and the S116 corridor towards Hay Al Badee also saw slow-moving traffic. Delays appeared to compound around the Al Mamzar Beach Park roundabout, a common bottleneck for northbound traffic during peak hours.
Zaabeel and Downtown routes see lighter but notable delays
Closer to Dubai’s city centre, traffic around Zaabeel First and the E11 stretch near Dubai Frame showed intermittent amber and red patches, particularly around the D75 and D88 junctions near Al Jafiliya and Mankhool.
Areas around the Museum of the Future and Dubai Frame remained comparatively less congested, although delays were still visible on approach roads feeding into the E11 corridor.
What commuters can do
Residents travelling through the affected corridors this morning are advised to check live traffic conditions before setting out and, where possible, adjust their route or departure time to avoid the worst-affected stretches.
As is typical during periods of heavy congestion, traffic is expected to ease later in the morning as peak commuter volumes subside. Motorists using Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, routes around Al Barsha and the Dubai-Sharjah corridor should allow extra time for their journeys until traffic conditions return to normal.
