Motorists faced congestion on several Dubai highways on Tuesday morning, while a reported collision on Emirates Road added to concerns for drivers.
DUBAI — Commuters travelling across Dubai on Tuesday, October 13, faced slow-moving traffic on several major roads, including Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), according to a morning traffic report published by Gulf News using Google Maps information.
The reported congestion affected routes serving central Dubai, residential neighbourhoods and key road connections. A collision was also flagged on the northbound carriageway of Emirates Road (E611), although traffic on much of that highway was reported to be moving comparatively well.
The traffic picture was recorded during the morning rush hour. Conditions can change as incidents are cleared and commuter volumes fall, so motorists should check their routes before travelling.
Which Dubai roads faced delays?
Sheikh Zayed Road, one of Dubai’s principal transport corridors, had slow-moving sections for motorists heading towards the city. Congestion was also reported around Zabeel Park and Defence Roundabout, while the Sharjah-to-Abu Hail corridor was experiencing heavy traffic.
Elsewhere, drivers encountered delays on Sheikh Rashid Road (D75) and Al Safa Street (D71). Traffic around Karama, City Walk and Dubai Mall was also reported to be slow, potentially affecting journeys through central Dubai and nearby districts.
Al Khail Road (E44) was congested between the Meydan area and Dubai Hills Estate. Additional pressure was reported around Ras Al Khor and near the Dubai Production City exit towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.
On E311, traffic was described as moderately congested around Mirdif and Global Village. Motorists travelling from Motor City towards the Jumeirah Village Circle exit, which connects with Al Khail Road, also faced delays. Congestion was reported around Dubai South.
These locations were identified in the morning traffic snapshot, rather than as confirmed road closures. Drivers should check current navigation information to determine whether a particular stretch remains affected.
Emirates Road: Collision reported, but traffic moving
Emirates Road (E611) was reported to be relatively clear across much of its length, despite congestion around Al Awir and a flagged collision on the northbound carriageway.
The morning report estimated a journey of approximately 40 minutes for the 53.5-kilometre southbound stretch from Al Khawaneej towards Dubai Investments Park. The reverse journey, covering about 54 kilometres from Dubai Investments Park to Al Khawaneej, was estimated at around 39 minutes.
Those figures represent the conditions recorded in the report and should not be treated as current journey-time guarantees. Drivers approaching the reported collision area should remain alert for slowing vehicles and allow room to brake safely.
The available reporting did not establish the cause of the collision, whether anyone was injured or whether authorities had closed any lanes.
How motorists can plan their journey
For people travelling between Sharjah and Dubai or moving between Dubai’s residential and business districts, checking live traffic conditions before departure can help identify delays along the intended route.
Google Maps provides traffic information and can flag reported crashes, roadworks and closures. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) also offers the RTA Smart Drive navigation application, which includes traffic information, roadworks and accident updates.
An alternative highway may be useful depending on the starting point and destination, but switching routes does not always reduce the total journey time. Motorists should compare live estimates rather than diverting simply because one road appears congested.
Drivers should also maintain a safe following distance, avoid sudden lane changes and follow posted signs and police instructions. Traffic conditions can change quickly around interchanges and reported incidents.
The morning report provides a snapshot of the situation on October 13. Motorists setting out later in the day should verify conditions again rather than relying on the earlier estimates.
1. Which roads faced traffic delays in Dubai on October 13, 2026?
The morning report identified congestion on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311). Delays were also reported on several connecting roads.
2. Was there an accident on Emirates Road?
A collision was flagged on the northbound carriageway of Emirates Road (E611) in the morning traffic report. The available reporting did not independently confirm the circumstances or whether anyone was injured.
3. Was traffic heavy on Sheikh Zayed Road?
Yes. Slow-moving sections were reported, including areas around Zabeel Park and Defence Roundabout, as well as the Sharjah-to-Abu Hail corridor.
4. Was Al Khail Road affected by congestion?
Yes. The report identified delays between Meydan and Dubai Hills Estate, with additional congestion around Ras Al Khor and near the Dubai Production City exit towards E311.
5. Was Emirates Road clear?
Much of E611 was reported to be moving relatively smoothly, but congestion around Al Awir and a reported collision could affect individual sections. Conditions may have changed since the morning update.
6. How can motorists check Dubai traffic conditions?
Drivers can use the traffic layer in Google Maps to check congestion and reported incidents. The RTA Smart Drive application also provides traffic information and route guidance.
7. Should drivers use an alternative route during traffic delays?
Drivers can compare estimated journey times and consider alternatives when appropriate. The best route depends on the destination and the latest traffic conditions.
8. Are the reported traffic conditions still current?
Not necessarily. The information describes the morning of October 13, 2026, and should not be treated as a live update for later hours.
