The first impressions of Dubai Metro in High Definition – all in only 6.30 minutes. See the stations, the Metro trains inside and outside, see how it is riding in them and also see the people using Dubai Metro the first few days. Thank... (Continue reading)
After Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum officially opened the Dubai Metro on the 9th of September 2009 the Dubai Informer team was excited to test it on its own. We decided Friday would be a good day. Friday morning,... (Continue reading)
Dramatic falls in advertising budgets around the world have led to speculation of certain mediums filling others’ shoes, as businesses look to cheaper alternatives. In the UAE, as the Dubai Metro prepares for its initial opening, there is speculation that radio... (Continue reading)
Dubai’s metro rail project will cost 28 billion dirhams ($7.62 billion), or 80 percent more than originally planned, officials said on Sunday, as the emirate races to complete the high-profile work on Sept. 9. The government has positioned the massive project... (Continue reading)
Interiors of the Dubai Metro stations feature themes adopted from the four elements of nature: water, air, fire and earth. The design of the exterior of the elevated stations is a unique shell-shaped roof which invokes the heritage of pearl diving... (Continue reading)
A chain of convenience stores has pulled back from putting retail outlets on the Dubai Metro train line after the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) could not guarantee opening dates for all its stations. Last Minute convenience stores won the bid... (Continue reading)
The Dubai Metro will be officially inaugurated on September 9th and is expected to increase the values of nearby properties. Though growth has slowed in the emirate recently, it is still expanding rapidly. Residents and visitors will be able to get... (Continue reading)
With exactly a month to go before the public swarms through the ticket gates of the new Metro, the stations and track alongside Sheikh Zayed Road are a hive of activity aimed at ensure everything is ready for the big day.... (Continue reading)
Commuters sweltering in frustration while they make their way on public transportation between Dubai and Ajman should find relief in a new water taxi service. Ajman Municipality said yesterday it would launch the first inter-emirate water taxi service, in conjunction with... (Continue reading)