Tag: metro
Dubai turns new page of history with Metro launch
By Ashfaq Ahmed, Chief Reporter www.gulfnews.com
Dubai: At the stroke of 09.09.09pm and the swipe of a card, history was made when the...
On Day 1, Metro Went Like It’s Been Around for Years
By David Light and Ibrahim Haj Hamad    www.khaleejtimes.com
DUBAI — How do you get the world’s biggest automatic train system to run on its ...
Dubai takes risk on new rail – 10 Sept 09
Dubai has officially inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art metro rail system, in the latest effort to jumpstart the city's battered economy.
Several dignitaries, including...
UAE Vice President bought the first ticket on the Dubai Metro
By Ashfaq Ahmed, Chief Reporter www.gulfnews.com
Dubai: It’s your city. And it’s your Metro now. Fireworks lit up the night sky, motorists honked...
Dubai Metro tops Twitter trending topics
By Samreen Hayat, Web Sub Editor  www.gulfnews.com
Dubai: Armed with sheer willpower, undying persistence and what appears to be powerful thumbs, the netizens...
Dubai's metro vs. NY's subway, the Underground, and Paris' Metro
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Okay, so the last time you were in Dubai was probably never. But don't let that stop you from marveling at the sleek, new,...
Dubai Metro spawns new breed of retailer
By Armina Ligaya  www.thenational.ae
Zoom, the Emirates National Oil Company’s (ENOC) new convenience store chain, is hoping to capitalise on a new market when...
50 things you need to know about Dubai Metro
By Andy Sambidge www.arabianbusiness.com
How many stations will there be on the Red Line?
Initially there will be 10 open but by February 2010, there...
Malls retreat on weekend metro parking fees
By Soren Billing www.arabianbusiness.com
Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre on Wednesday announced that all parking will be free during the...
