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At The Top – Burj Dubai
For years now, poets and singers have spun their yarns to describe the ‘top of the world’ feeling… and perhaps never got it right. Now, At The Top of the world is becoming a reality, at Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest... (Continue reading)
Dubai Metro – Our First Ride
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)
Why Dubai Metro Will Kill Radio Advertising
Written on 5 Sep, 2009 at 19:58 in Society | viewed 326 times | 3 Comments
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)
Costs For Dubai Metro Skyrocketing
Written on 5 Sep, 2009 at 18:57 in Other News | viewed 176 times | 1 Comment
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)
Is Nature Reflected in Dubai Metro Stations?
Written on 5 Sep, 2009 at 16:49 in Other News | viewed 241 times | 15 Comments
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)
No Retail In Dubai Metro Stations?
Written on 5 Sep, 2009 at 14:38 in Society | viewed 182 times | 2 Comments
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)
Property Boom Through Dubai Metro?
Written on 5 Sep, 2009 at 10:08 in Other News | viewed 203 times | 2 Comments
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)
Dubai Metro – An Update
Written on 10 Aug, 2009 at 16:13 in Society | viewed 312 times | 2 Comments
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)
Relief For Ajman – Dubai Commuters
Written on 17 Jul, 2009 at 9:22 in Society | viewed 333 times | 2 Comments
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)
Top 10 Dubai Metro Facts
Written on 9 Jun, 2009 at 12:52 in Other News | viewed 740 times | 9 Comments
Here is our TOP 10 FACT LIST for the Dubai Metro ... (Continue reading)
Burj Dubai June 2009 HD Video
Written on 6 Jun, 2009 at 11:11 in Videos | viewed 1,086 times | 6 Comments
This video was taken in June 2009 and shows the Burj Dubai. Construction is still going on, the opening of the world’s tallest skyscraper is scheduled for 09-09-2009, coincidentially the same day as the Dubai Metro inauguration. ... (Continue reading)
Get A Refund For Your Dubai Property
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 4:06 in Business | viewed 1 times | 2 Comments
If you have invested in a development in Dubai that has since been cancelled by the emirate’s property regulators, don’t despair – new rules have been announced that will ensure investors receive a full refund. All cash paid by buyers on... (Continue reading)
Dubai Tram Delayed
Written on 28 Apr, 2009 at 3:16 in Travel | viewed 352 times | 0 Comments
The second phase of a Dh4.5 billion light rail project for some of Dubai’s most congested areas has been postponed, according to a senior official. Abdul Redha abu al Hassan, director of planning and development at the Roads and Transport Authority... (Continue reading)
Rashidiya Metro Depot Nearly Finished
Written on 6 Apr, 2009 at 12:01 in Travel | viewed 177 times | 2 Comments
Construction of the Rashidiya Depot of Dubai Metro is almost complete, H.E Mattar Al Tayer, chairman and executive director of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said. He made the announcement yesterday during a tour of the station, which is the... (Continue reading)
Cirque Du Soleil’s Alegria A Big Hit In Dubai
Written on 6 Apr, 2009 at 11:02 in Entertainment | viewed 208 times | 0 Comments
Cirque du Soleil, who in partnership with Nakheel brought Alegría to Dubai, has underlined its position as one of the leading global entertainment productions in the world following a hugely successful month-long run. Over 75,000 people across the region watched the... (Continue reading)
Worlds Tallest Fountain Tested In Dubai
Written on 26 Mar, 2009 at 6:45 in Entertainment | viewed 667 times | 8 Comments
Testing work of The Dubai Fountain, one of the world’s tallest performing fountains, is in progress for the official unveiling. Undertaken zone by zone across its entire length, most of the testing and operations are being executed underwater in a series... (Continue reading)
Dubai Creek Extension Update
Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 14:14 in Other News | viewed 249 times | 1 Comment
Preparations to start constructing the most crucial part of the Dubai Creek extension – from Business Bay off Shaikh Zayed Road to the Arabian Gulf – are in the final stages, Gulf News has learnt. Major diversions on Shaikh Zayed... (Continue reading)
Rugby World Cup Sevens In Dubai
With only 47 days to go until Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 kicks off in Dubai, event organisers are confident that the eagerly awaited three-day showpiece will set new standards on and off the pitch. Over 100,000 people packed into... (Continue reading)
du Makes First Full Year Profit
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (“du”) today announced its first profitable full year to 31 December 2008, recording a net profit before Royalty of AED 8 million less than two years after launch and well ahead of analysts expectations. Highlights for the fourth... (Continue reading)
Dubai Salary And Spending Survey
The average household spends nearly 40 per cent of its income on housing and utilities and 14 per cent on food and drink, a new Ministry of Economy survey has revealed. The results of the first nationwide expenditure and income... (Continue reading)
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