Dubai Metro
A rapidly expanding population, plus increasing numbers of tourists (the target is 15 million annually by 2010) has placed great strain on Dubai’s transport infrastructure. The Dubai Metro system aims to ease this congestion and reduce passenger travelling time.
4 Lines are being constructed:
| Line | Completion | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Red Line | Opened September 2009 | Rashidiya to Jebel Ali |
| Green Line | 2011 | Al Qusais to Al Jadaff |
| Blue Line | 2014 | Dubai International Airport to Jebel Ali Airport, along Emirates Road |
| Purple Line | 2012 | Dubai International Airport to Jebel Ali Airport, along Al Khail Road |
Trains are driverless and include first class, and women and children only sections. Extensive window panels offer great views of the city.
Fares are cheap compared to similar systems around the world.
The Dubai Metro runs 7 days a week. Operating times are 6 am until 11 pm, Saturday to Thursday, and 2 pm until midnight on Fridays. Trains are frequent, so timetables aren’t needed.
A map of the Dubai Metro can be found here.
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