Dubai – Luxury-Metro of the 21st century

On the 9th of September 2009 the first part of the Dubai Metro also known as the „Red Line“ has opened.  It is the fourth underground railway in the Middle East: After Haifa, Cairo and Teheran Dubai typically surpasses all existing metro networks.
The totally driverless operated system heralds a new era in mobility. The objective is to drastically reduce the burden on the environment and the road network. After the first operating week numerous people have decided to use the metro instead of the bus, taxi or their vehicle. It is the most environmentally friendly form of transport of the city as it is solely powered by electricity.
Following routes are planned:
Red Line: The 52,1 kilometre long route will run between the Dschabal Ali Harbour and the district Raschidiyya, 29 stations are planned from which ten have currently been opened.  4,7 kilometres of the network is underground with the Dubai Creek being passed under. In Deira (Union Square) the largest underground metro trains station of the world can found which is spread out over three floors. There are plans to extend the route to the border of the Emirate Abu Dhabi as they are also intending to set up a similar metro system.
Green Line: The 23,9 kilometre route connects al-Qusais and al-Dschaddaf. The train is going to serve 18 stations from which 6 will be underground. The network will begin operations in June 2010.

Overview of essential facts:
* The prices for tickets will lie between around 0,35 € (short distance) and 6,60 € (entire network).
* Presently the metro is running every 10 minutes
* It is mainly run as a sky train on viaducts and is operated above ground. Only in the city centre the train will go underground.
* All stations have no visible barriers and are continuously manned by staff of the Dubai Transport Authority RTA which provide assistance and information for the passengers.
* The passengers are constantly informed via modern screens with current news relating to what is going on in the city and of the route.
* All train stations and trains have mobile phone and wireless internet access throughout the transport network.
* A trouble free further transport is guaranteed at all stations with busses, taxis and water taxis.
* The Park & Ride complexes of the stations Rashidiya, Jumeirah Islands and Al Qusais offer 3.000 to 6.000 parking places for the guests.
* Up to 600 people can be transported on one train.
* A carriage is divided into three categories: Golden Class, Silver Class and a separate compartment for women and children. The difference lies in the level of comfort provided.
* The ATP-System (Automatic Train System) stops all metro trains in the case of emergency behind the scene of an accident so collisions can be avoided.
* 3.000 cameras monitor all stations and trains.

Four further routes are planned or being constructed that will be successively finished by 2020. More information on Dubai and cheap luxury hotels in Dubai can be found on Praivit - contact us!