Khaleej Times has reported that the Dubai Metro is set to break even in 2017. This would be a massive achievement for such a high cost project. In 2010 the RTA introduced some changes to the running of the Metro…
So there have been recent reports that the RTA is having a review of the Dubai Metro services. Now that the metro has been running for two and a half years (the red line at least) a lot of data…
Emirates 24/7 has reported on the building work that is going on for as many as 3000 new bike stands at certain Dubai metro stations. Some of the bike stands are already in operation and there will be a significant number built over the…
It is interesting to note that people who use the Dubai Metro to commute to work often complain that the carriages are jam packed full of passengers. Although the frequency of trains has been increased in recent months it would…
The RTA has announced that Blue Nol cards will be available at half price until 29th February. The blue nol card is personalised to the holder and gives additional benefits particularly to students and OAPs. In addition if you lose…
Emaar announced on Tuesday that there are plans for a covered walkway to link the Dubai Mall with the nearby Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa Metro station. The walkway will be 820 metres long and will contain 10 moving travelators to carry…
The RTA has announced the the Dubai Metro will have extended opening hours and more frequent trains for New Year’s Eve this year (2011). After a bit of chaos last year the move has been brought in to help ease…
With the opening of the green line of the Dubai Metro, Union station has really become an important interchange point for those using the green and the red line to complete their journeys. Union station is one of two stations…
As has become the custom, the RTA have extended the hours that the Dubai Metro will be open during Eid al Adha. The hours will be extended from the beginning of Eid until Thursday 10th November and during this time…
In a repeat of last year, the RTA are again holding a day of free public transport for users of the Dubai Metro, RTA buses and all other forms of public transport. In what now looks like an annual event to celebrate…