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Dubai Metro timings extended to accommodate DXB arrivals

Friday, 20 August 2021 13:06

By ARN News Staff

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Dubai Metro will operate for two additional hours on two consecutive Fridays this month to accommodate passengers arriving at DXB.

Taking to their official Twitter handle, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the Green and Red lines will run from 10:00 am to 3:00 am (the next day) on August 20 and 27.

Passengers can also carry two suitcases and a hand luggage.

For all passengers arriving at Dubai International Airport, #DubaiMetro will operate for 2 extra hours on Friday, August 20th from 10 AM until 3 AM (next day), and August 27th from 10 AM until 3 AM (next day) for your comfort. pic.twitter.com/IWCipVvU9u
— RTA (@rta_dubai) August 19, 2021

This comes after DXB announced it was preparing for what could be the hub's busiest weekends so far this year, with more than a million passengers expected over the next 11 days (August 12-22).

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