Mind games on the Metro

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DUBAI // To most people, it will be a handy new way of getting around the city. But for sociologists and transport psychologists eagerly awaiting its opening on Sept 9, the Dubai Metro will be...

Dubai road projects to be ready in two years

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Dubai: Road projects in Dubai are expected to be completed in two years and it will cater to a population increase up to eight million people, a senior official has said. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman...

Naming rights for 12 Dubai metro stations still on offer

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At least 12 Dubai metro stations are still available for firms interested to name them after their brands, a senior official said. The Gulf News daily quotes Zayed Abbas, Investment and Business Development Manager at...

Piecing together Dubai's big infrastructure jigsaw

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Hoteliermiddleeast.com caught up with Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths at last week's Arabian Travel Market to discuss the challenges he faces in building the world's largest airport HME.com: There have been so many rumours about...

Dubai freezes metro expansion

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The Dubai government is putting on hold plans to expand its $4.4 billion metro line network after property developers shelved multi-billion dollar projects in the once-booming Gulf emirate, a government official said on Monday. More...

Gulf is the first stop for rail firms

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Overseas companies involved in the rail industry are turning their attention to the Middle East, eager to win deals as governments plan far-reaching projects covering city tram and metro lines, as well as heavier...

Metro to further boost Dubai's economy

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Dubai: Dubai Metro will help create a new wave of economic development in the emirate, said a senior official. "Apart from reducing traffic congestion and increasing the use of public transport, the Dubai Metro will...

Palm Jumeirah Monorail

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  The latest addition to Dubai's transport line is the new monorail that services The Palm Jumeirah.

Getting There is Half The Fun on the Dubai Palm Monorail

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As part of a plan to reduce gridlock while attracting tourists,  a new monorail in the emirate of Dubai silently whisks passengers to exclusive resorts and offers sweeping ocean views along the way, proving...

New metro lines on track in Dubai

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Dubai: All mass transit projects, including additional metro lines announced by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), will be implemented after studying the needs of the respective areas, a senior official said.     "We have...