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Popular tourist destination Dubai is getting set to open the final stretch of its Metro mass transit system making the Emirate an even more attractive place to visit for foreign tourists.
The Dubai Metro Ride
Shot this when I travelled on the newly inaugurated Dubai Metro, during my last visit. It was a nice ride. The stations, some over 100 meters below ground level was superbly built. And since it was swanky new, they looked lovely too !
Dubai GDP to grow 1.6% this year, says Citi
The total length of asphalted road in Dubai more than tripled to over 10,000km between the end of 2007 and the middle of 2009, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). In September 2009, services began on the region's first urban light-rail network – the Dubai Metro.
India’s First Private Metro
Officials of the special purpose vehicle (SPV) company Rapid MetroRail Gurgaon Limited (RMGL) claimed that RMG would be similar to Dubai Metro, whose design of the 47 stations are said to be one of the most appealing in the world.
24 bus drivers in Dubai fired for various misdemeanours
The number of people using public transport in Dubai has increased exponentially in recent years, especially with the introduction of the integrated public transport system which links public buses with the Dubai Metro.
Early Request Online Service Receives 14k Applications
The Licensing Agency of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) received more than 14,000 applications submitted by 1,274 subscribers through the Distinguished Number Plates Early Request Online Service under the Category J, which was launched last February.
India’s first private metro by Jan 2013
India’s first privately funded, promoted and soon-to-be operational Rapid MetroRail Gurgaon Limited (RMGL) would be a pleasing sight, along with being a state-of-the-art mode of transportation.
Tough love to keep Dubai’s rails clean
Will the Dubai Metro soon follow suit? As we report today, the emirate’s transit authorities are issuing steep fines for minor infringements, such as chewing gum or even running for the train.
Footbridge needed
There are many people working in and around Al Barsha and when they have to travel to the nearest Metro station — which is the one at Mall of the Emirates — how do they reach it?
Confused by Metro law? You will be
Vague rules and regulations are being liberally interpreted by officials who have begun issuing fines as they monitor the Dubai Metro, passengers have said.
