
Motorists face heavy delays on Emirates Road (E311) and other key routes in Dubai and Sharjah due to multiple traffic incidents, including crashes and congestion near industrial zones, malls, and interchanges, with authorities advising extra travel time and use of alternative routes like E611.
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Morning rush hour traffic in Dubai and Sharjah is routinely heavy, and real-time navigation apps like Google Maps are commonly used to monitor congestion and incidents.
Several traffic incidents are causing delays on major roads across Dubai and Sharjah
Last updated: September 07, 2026 | 08:14
Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor
Dubai: Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai are facing heavy delays this morning, according to real-time traffic data from Google Maps, with congestion reported on Emirates Road (E311).
Traffic is particularly slow around Sharjah Industrial Area 6 and Saif Zone, with delays extending towards the S117, S121 and S112 interchanges.
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Traffic is also slow on S116 near Hay Al Badee and around the 06 Mall and University City Clock Tower Roundabout.
Congestion is also reported around Al Khan and Sahara Centre near Al Mamzar.
Other traffic incidents
Several incidents are also affecting traffic on major roads.
Sheikh Zayed Road near Zabeel Park: An incident is causing delays.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in Ras Al Khor Industrial Third: Traffic is affected by an incident.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in Al Qusais Industrial Fifth: A crash report is causing tailbacks.
Al Ittihad Street near Al Mamzar: An incident is adding to delays in the area.
Motorists using these roads are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and check traffic conditions before setting off.
Alternative route
Drivers travelling between Dubai and northern Sharjah or Ajman can consider E611 as an alternative to E311, depending on their destination.
Traffic remains lighter on several other roads in Dubai, including parts of E11 through Jumeirah, Business Bay and Dubai Design District.
Conditions are changing quickly during the morning rush, so motorists should check live navigation updates before travelling.
Traffic conditions can change quickly. This report is based on traffic information available at the time of publication.
Christian BorbonSenior Web Editor
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