Siniya Island TMP, Umm Al Quwain

Project Introduction

Siniya Island is a proposed residential development in Umm Al Quwain, UAE. The development features villas, townhouses, apartments, and other associated land uses. The project is expected to generate over 6,500 two-way trips during the peak hour, necessitating a well-planned transportation framework to support its operations. The project is developed in 2 Phases.

Phase 1: Lagoon District with a total GFA of 398,791 sqm covering a site area of 2.1 million sqm.
Phase 2: Remaining 7 districts with a total GFA of 1.7 million sqm covering a site area of 8.3 million sqm.

Challenges

The primary challenge was designing a road network capable of accommodating high traffic volumes during peak hours while ensuring seamless connectivity within the site and to external roadways. Balancing site accessibility with internal road network capacity posed a critical challenge, particularly given the mix of residential and supporting land uses.

Solution

A Transportation Impact Study (TIS) was conducted to ensure the proposed road network meets the development’s traffic demands. The study included the design of site access points and an internal road network with sufficient capacity.  A strategic transport model was developed using VISUM software to evaluate and establish traffic flows throughout the network. The model ensured that the design supports current and projected traffic conditions, creating a sustainable and efficient transportation infrastructure for Siniya Island.