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Dubai Metro Video In High Definition

Written on 13 Sep, 2009 at 2:18 in Featured, Videos | viewed 616 times | 2 Comments

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)

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Dubai Metro – Our First Ride

Written on 12 Sep, 2009 at 3:04 in Featured, Society | viewed 563 times | 10 Comments
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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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No Retail In Dubai Metro Stations?

Written on 5 Sep, 2009 at 14:38 in Society | viewed 183 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)

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Property Boom Through Dubai Metro?

Written on 5 Sep, 2009 at 10:08 in Other News | viewed 205 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)

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Relief For Ajman – Dubai Commuters

Written on 17 Jul, 2009 at 9:22 in Society | viewed 334 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)

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