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Dubai Metro

Latest news and updates about the city's driverless public transport system including news of the third Blue Line scheduled to open in 2029

3.4 billion uses of Nol cards on Dubai’s transport system since launch

TransportOctober 02, 2016

The Dubai Metro has served more than 830 million passengers since it was opened. Sarah Dea /The National

Dubai Metro turns 7

TransportSeptember 08, 2016

Sheikh Hamdan lays cornerstone for Dubai Metro extension — in pictures

Sheikh Hamdan lays cornerstone for Dubai Metro extension — in pictures

UAESeptember 06, 2016

Extra buses and taxis in Dubai over Eid holidays

UAESeptember 06, 2016

A construction executive noted the fact that larger contractors busy with infrastructure work was positive for the entire market. Reem Mohammed / The National

Dubai Water Canal, Jewel of the Creek and other infrastructure projects a boon for contractors

PropertyAugust 20, 2016

Residents welcome start on Dubai Metro extension

UAEJuly 01, 2016

People watch a presentation of the Route 2020 metro expansion project. Dubai’s transport authority announced it had awarded a French-led consortium a $2.88 billion contract to extend its metro network to the site of the Expo 2020 world trade fair. Karim Sahib / AFP

Expo 2020 projects set to provide timely relief for Dubai’s contractors

PropertyJune 30, 2016

Official operation of the service will begin on May 20, 2020 - five months before the official opening of the Expo. As part of the project, 50 trains will be purchased with 15 for the Expo service and 35 to upgrade the metro system. Courtesy RTA

Contract awarded for Dubai Metro’s Route 2020 project to Expo site

Travel and TourismJune 29, 2016

Dubai Metro extension aims to serve travellers beyond Expo 2020

TransportJune 29, 2016

Route 2020 will feature seven stations including five above the ground and two underground with an expansive airplane wing the main design inspiration for the stations. Courtesy RTA

Dubai Metro extension for Expo 2020 to begin this year

TransportJune 29, 2016

Innovation drives more efficient public transport

OpinionMay 31, 2016

Increase in ridership on Dubai Metro, RTA says

TransportApril 18, 2016

Hundreds of commuters affected by Dubai Metro rush-hour delays

TransportApril 12, 2016

William Bodie, an executive vice president at US-based building consultancy Parsons, says that Dubai is likely to drive growth in the near future. Ahmed Jadallah / Reuters

Dubai’s Expo 2020 infrastructure spending to boost UAE construction sector

PropertyApril 05, 2016

Rolling stock technician Nisath Devage works on the undercarriage of a train at the Dubai Metro depot in Al Qusais. Alex Atack for The National

Dubai Metro trains undergoing complete overhaul

TransportApril 01, 2016

On February 21, Dubai residents will be urged to use buses and the Metro to cut carbon emissions and for a healthier lifestyle. Razan Alzayani / The National

Thousands set to leave cars home

TransportFebruary 13, 2016

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