City Center Station of Dubai Metro will make Deira more atrractive

July 4th, 2009  |  by Dubai Dude  |  published in Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

People of Dubai are quite excited about upcoming launch of Dubai Metro. Some consider it as a refreshing alternate to traffic-clogged buses and overcharging taxis, while others take it as an attractive addition to Dubai landscape, allowing commuters to access far reached places with far more conveniently than currently possible. Gulf News reports that the [...]

Dubai Malls Offering Cash Incentives to Taxi Drivers

January 16th, 2009  |  by Dubai Dude  |  published in Dubai Shopping, Living in Dubai

Another shopping festival has started in Dubai and the malls, already affected by looming downturn, lure taxi drivers by offering cash incentives as an attempt to enhance customer service to shriking shoppers. Khaleej Times reports Deira City Centre recently took an initiative to woo reluctant taxi drivers by giving them Dh10 in instant cash. The [...]