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Dubai Metro services between JLT and Ibn Batuta to be suspended for expansion work

Dubai Metro services between JLT and Ibn Batuta to be suspended for expansion work

By on December 10, 2017 in Living in Dubai, Dubai Transport

Dubai Metro services between Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) and Ibn Batuta stations will be suspended from January 5, 2018 until mid-2019 to carry out metro expansion work. Construction work on the 15km-long Route 2020, an extension of the Dubai Metro’s Red Line connecting Nakheel Harbour and Towers station with the Expo 2020 site, began late […]

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Pictures of development work on Expo 2020 Metro Station

By on April 4, 2017 in Living in Dubai, Dubai Transport

Development work on Expo 2020 Metro station has commenced. Expo 2020 Metro station is announced to be largest metro station in Dubai. In June 2016, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) awarded by the contract worth AED10.6 billion for Route 2020 to Expolink, a consortium of French, Spanish and Turkish companies. The Expo station design […]

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Dubai to buy new metro trains, expand public transport services

By on January 25, 2016 in Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

Dubai has announced plans to buy more trains for Dubai Metro to keep up with growth in the number of metro users in the lead up to hosting Expo 2020. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is also planning to broaden the metro network to reach 16 new districts of Dubai, while improving the service […]

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Things to do over Eid in Dubai

By on October 2, 2014 in Living in Dubai

Eid is the time of festivity and celebrations and Eid in Dubai, the city that never sleeps, is full of fun and excitement activities to indulge into during the Eid holidays. On the occasion of Eid Al Adha 2014, Government of UAE has announced a 3 day holiday for private sector and a 4 day […]

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RTA hiked minimum Nol card balance

RTA hiked minimum Nol card balance

By on August 23, 2014 in Cost of Living, Living in Dubai

RTA recently hiked minimum balance stored in Nol Cards. This has left many commuters, especially those who travel in Dubai Metro, high and dry. The RTA has recently announced that, to avoid journey interruptions, passengers need to ensure their card has at least Dh5.80 left, which is more than double the minimum fare. Transport fares […]

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Six Dubai Metro stations to be transformed into museums

By on May 11, 2014 in Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

As a part of Dh184 million project, which was announced by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, six Dubai Metro stations will be transformed into museums of art and culture. The work will be performed in collaboration between the Roads and Transport […]

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Union Oasis, RTA launching a residential tower with direct Metro link

By on December 15, 2013 in Living in Dubai

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced an ambitious residential project, Union Oasis, that will be linked directly to Dubai Metro. Abdul Reda Abu Al Hassan, Director of Rail Planning and Projects Development of the Rail Agency at the RTA, said the project will be a mixed-use development spanning 19,000 square metres around the […]

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Dubai Metro set for massive expansion

By on September 10, 2013 in Living in Dubai

Dubai Metro will see a massive expansion on both Red and Green Lines with work expected to begin as early as next year. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has finalised plans to extend the Red Line from Rashidiya to Mirdif, to go with its earlier plan to extend the Green Line from Al Jaddaf […]

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More space for women on Dubai Metro

By on August 31, 2013 in Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

  More space is being provided for female commuters of Dubai Metro with the rising demand and changing pattern of ridership, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. With the current women-only compartment being insufficient, RTA has moved to add half a cabin for women during peak hours. The total number of cars on the […]

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Dubai Bicycle Master Plan to stretch 850 kilometres across Dubai

By on June 30, 2013 in Living in Dubai

Cycle tracks stretching 850 kilometres across the length and breadth of Dubai will be built over the next few years as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) goes all out to encourage residents to use an eco-friendly and healthy means of transport. Encouraged by increasing demand for more cycle tracks and the response received by […]

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