Dubai Metro sets date

DUBAI’S initial metro line is set to be officially opened by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday 9 September.  It is a significant step forward for the city-state and should dramatically reduce traffic congestion particularly at the airport.  Called the Red Line it will initially link ten stations namely: Rashidiya, Terminal 3 (Dubai International Airport), City Center, Al Rigga, Union, Khalid bin Al Waleed, Jafliah, Financial Center, Mall of the Emirates, and Nakheel Harbour & Tower.  The remaining stations on the Red Line will be opened in phases over the next few months.  The whole US$7.2bn project has taken four years.  After Ramadan the metro service will run from Saturday to Thursday from 06:00 up to 23:00, while on Friday the metro service will start from 14:00 to 00:00 (midnight). www.dubaimetro.eu

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