News and commentary about Dubai and the UAE

Dubai Metro first train

The first Dubai Metro train trip on 09-09-09 will be sometime in the afternoon and only VIP guests will be allowed, Read more…

Salik Dubai Metro

There won’t be additional Salik toll gates with the Dubai Metro start on 09 September 2009, Read more…

Dubai Metro new bus feeder routes

17 new shuttle bus feeder routes for the Dubai Metro were announced 31 August 2009 Read more…

Dubai Metro operating hours

Dubai Metro operating hours and times were announced by the Dubai RTA today, Read more…

Dubai Metro Red Line stations open first day

The Dubai RTA has announced which Dubai Metro stations will be open on the first day of operation of the Red Line on 09 September 2009. Read more…

Dubai Metro Gold Class tickets

Now here’s a curious thing. The Dubai RTA says only Gold Nol card holders can travel in the Dubai Metro Gold Class carriages. But in their press release about Dubai Metro fares, Read more…

Dubai Metro competition

The Dubai RTA is holding a competition with the winner getting to ride on the first Dubai Metro Red Line train trip, along with Sheikh Mohammed and other VIPs,  Read more…

Dubai Metro opening day stations

The Dubai Metro red line will not start operating with all stations when it fires up on 09 September 2009, Read more…

Dubai malls free trial parking

A couple of Dubai shopping malls are starting a trial of their paid parking systems, for free, in the lead up to the start date of the Dubai Metro. Read more…

Dubai Metro stations first open

Various media sources, blogs and forum posts claim only 9, or 10, or “a limited number” of Dubai Metro stations will be open on 09 September 2009. Read more…