Tag: metro
Crowds of joyriders make most of weekend to try out Metro
By Mahmood Saberi, Senior Reporter www.gulfnews.com
Dubai: Commuters seemed excited riding Dubai Metro trains on Friday although at many stations they were packed...
Metro users urge authorities to revisit timings rules
By Neeraj Gangal www.arabianbusiness.com
While thousands of people in Dubai who took to the Metro trains for the first time on Thursday have warmly welcomed...
Metro 'could lift rent by up to 10 per cent'
By Staff Writer www.business24-7.ae
The price of property near Dubai Metro stations could command a premium of up to 10 per cent as the...
Moving forward with the Metro
By Sean Davidson and Aimee Greaves www.business24-7.ae
They came from all walks of life – the businessmen and bankers, office staff and factory workers,...
With the Metro, entertainment is personal again
By Keith J Fernandez www.business24-7.ae
No more smelly cab drivers. Instead, on the Metro, we will now be faced with an onslaught of body...
Dubai ruler hails 'smooth' metro launch
By Andy Sambidge www.arabianbusiness.com
Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Thursday hailed the "smooth and successful" launch of the new...
Plush seat set Gold, Silver Nol cards apart
By Mahmood Saberi, Senior Reporter www.gulfnews.com
Dubai: The only difference between the Silver and Gold Class is that the Gold Card holders...
Dubai turns new page of history with Metro launch
By Ashfaq Ahmed, Chief Reporter www.gulfnews.com
Dubai: At the stroke of 09.09.09pm and the swipe of a card, history was made when the...
On Day 1, Metro Went Like It’s Been Around for Years
By David Light and Ibrahim Haj Hamad www.khaleejtimes.com
DUBAI — How do you get the world’s biggest automatic train system to run on its ...
Dubai takes risk on new rail – 10 Sept 09
Dubai has officially inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art metro rail system, in the latest effort to jumpstart the city's battered economy.
Several dignitaries, including...