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Dubai Metro: Pulling out all stops
Passengers during rush hour at Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station. The Roads and Transport Authority said a total of 30 million passengers have used Dubai Metro since first began operations. Dubai Metro is a driverless, fully automated Metro network built at a cost of Dh28 billion. The number of stations which are currently operational on the Red Line number 21, from a total of 29.
New Dubai airport set to begin operations
DWC was mammoth compared to other projects the city had embarked upon in past years in its race to fame and development. Unexpectedly, the financial crisis posed a serious speed-breaker in the government’s ambitious plans. However, while many real estate projects have been scrapped, infrastructure and economic development has not lost its priority despite the financial issues the city continues to face.
Bridging the gap
For instance, take Dubai World Central, the Logistics and Industrial cities, while Abu Dhabi is also planning to enlarge its offerings in this respect. Dubai’s World Trade Centre exhibition district also competes against Abu Dhabi’s Adnec.
