Dubai Metro operating hours
August 30th, 2009
Dubai Metro operating hours and times were announced by the Dubai RTA today, Read more…
Dubai Metro Red Line stations open first day
August 30th, 2009
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
August 29th, 2009
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
August 10th, 2009
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 stations first open
August 8th, 2009
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…
Jumeirah Palm monorail
May 7th, 2009
The new Jumeirah monorail on the Jumeira Palm has started operating, and is more expensive than a taxi. One way trips are AED 15, return trips are AED 25. Read more…
Dubai SMS parking fees
May 4th, 2009
Now you can buy parking tickets in Dubai via sms text messages from your mobile phone. At least, the RTA says you can. Read more…
Wojhati RTA journey planner
April 20th, 2009
A press release from the RTA Public Transport Agency today, with the spectacular headline “RTA unleashes ‘Wojhati’ Initiative“ (emphasis mine) announced the Wojhati service for planning journeys around Dubai. After a trial run, the Wojhati does actually work … after a fashion. Read more…
Renew Dubai car registration online
March 17th, 2009
The Gulf News reports today, that soon, Dubai residents will be able to renew their car registration and drivers licences online. How you do the car inspection online remains to be seen - drive it over your home scanner/fax/printer/copier machine? Read more…