Dubai is making its most crowded Metro Station bigger and faster / Image: file Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Emaar Properties, has officially launched a major upgrade of the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station, one of the busiest and most strategic stops on the city’s metro network.The decision comes after years […]
Dubai Metro will run non-stop for 43 hours on New Year’s Eve as phased road closures begin across Downtown Dubai from 4pm/ Image: RTA As Dubai prepares for one of the world’s busiest New Year’s Eve celebrations, authorities are rolling out an expansive, tightly coordinated transport and traffic plan designed to handle millions of journeys […]
Dubai Metro eases Eid travel with clear luggage rules / Image: File The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has released a comprehensive guide to navigating Dubai’s public transport and parking zones during the upcoming 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) holiday weekend, spanning from Saturday, November 29, through Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The core message […]
Riyadh Metro sets record as world’s longest driverless / Image: File Hey, have you heard the huge news coming out of Riyadh? It’s official: the Riyadh Metro has just been certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s longest fully driverless train network. This isn’t just a record; it’s a massive statement about the Kingdom’s […]
Dubai Run 2025 on November 23 features early Metro, road closures, alternative routes, and Salik updates/Representative Image Dubai is hosting the seventh edition of Dubai Run today, November 23, as thousands of fitness enthusiasts take to the streets of the city. To accommodate participants and ensure smooth travel, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has […]
(Image credits: X@/unlimited_ls) A San Francisco train driver was caught on camera falling asleep at the controls, causing a packed train to accelerate dangerously and throwing panicked passengers to the floor. The incident occurred on September 4 when the Muni metro train was passing through the Sunset Tunnel near Duboce Park.Video footage shows the female […]
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed shares video showing Dubai Metro’s punctual trains, orderly operations, and commuter experiences/Image: X His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, offered a glimpse into daily life on the city’s Metro this Saturday, sharing a video that showcases how the […]
Early 3am Metro start to support Dubai Ride 2025 / AI-generated Illustrative purposes only In preparation for the popular Dubai Ride 2025 on Sunday, November 2, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has extended Dubai Metro operating hours, with trains starting as early as 3:00am to make it easier for cyclists and spectators to reach […]
RTA’s offers public and private businesses to open retail shops at Dubai Metro stations. Image: AI Representative Image. Local and international businesses now have the opportunity to operate inside Dubai’s bustling metro and tram stations, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opens retail and commercial leasing opportunities across the network.The initiative aims to boost […]
Dubai’s Metro Blue Line construction near Centrepoint Station has begun, causing traffic diversions, while two new marine stations open/Representative Image Dubai is advancing its vision of a smarter, more connected city with two major transport projects now underway: the construction of the Dh20.5-billion Dubai Metro Blue Line and the launch of two new marine stations […]
