Taxi drivers rue the opening of 10 new Metro stations
Taxi drivers say their earnings have taken a drop despite working twice as hard as more commuters choose the Metro for long journeys after the opening of 10 new stations.
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Dubai's Metro Transit System. Video. 2010
Emirates to fly kids free this summer
Emirates Airlines has launched its “Kids Go Free” campaign this summer under which two children below 16 years can stay, eat and play in Dubai for free, when travelling with two paying adults. Under the offer which runs till September 30, kids can enjoy free flights, tourist visa, accommodation, meals, rides on the Dubai metro, airport transfers, and access to numerous attractions in Dubai.
RTA opens Al Qudra Bridge across Dubai Bypass Rd on Tuesday
H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), announced that Al Qudra Bridge, stretching across Dubai Bypass Road, will be opened coming Tuesday.
Commuters in Dubai furious as RTA cancels certain bus routes
The RTA's policy to force people to use the Metro by cancelling some popular bus routes is not in line with its plans to attract more people to use public transport as it is causing a lot of problems for passengers like me and is not viable for us at all," said Jamshaid Ahmad, who works in Jebel Ali.
Dubai Metro expands to three more stations, increasing ridership
The three stations – GGICO in Al Garhoud, Noor Islamic Bank station in Al Quoz, and the World Trade Center station – help provide access points to the metro for commuters from a range of professions, from construction workers to financial employees.
Dubai can feel its limbs again
For Mr Ali, a salesman at an interior design company, the Dubai Metro is more than an inexpensive alternative to taxis. Its elevated track is a perch that allows him to scout out previously unseen opportunities.
Trowers & Hamlins boosts Dubai office with double Partner hire
Trowers & Hamlins LLP, the City and international law firm, has made two major new Partner hires to join their International Projects Group.
Chelsea cashes in on rebounding market to launch new hotel
He said that the Ramada Chelsea Hotel Al Barsha has received a positive response as it is ideally located close to the Mall of the Emirates and the Metro station.
Metro station eases visits to Al Quoz
Shajahan and Sujith had never been to visit their friends in Al Quoz before yesterday when, for the first time, they took the Dubai Metro to the recently opened Noor Islamic Bank station.
