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Dubai Metro Extends Weekend Hours Amid Summer Travel Surge

  • Publish date: Friday، 23 August 2024
Dubai Metro Extends Weekend Hours Amid Summer Travel Surge

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that Dubai Metro will operate with extended hours this weekend to accommodate the influx of travelers. Since Thursday, the Metro has been running from 5 AM to 2 AM and will continue this schedule until Saturday, August 24. On Sunday, August 25, the service will operate from 8 AM to 2 AM.

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Dubai International Airport Prepares for Passenger Surge

Dubai International Airport (DXB), the busiest international airport globally, is bracing for a significant surge in passenger traffic. Over the next 13 days, the airport expects to handle around 3.43 million travelers, with a peak of over 291,000 guests on September 1 alone.

Dubai Metro Extends Weekend Hours Amid Summer Travel Surge

Record-Breaking Visitor Numbers This Year

Earlier this month, Dubai Airports reported that the city welcomed a record 44.9 million visitors in the first half of the year. This surge in travelers highlights Dubai's growing popularity as a global travel hub. 

This extended Metro schedule and the airport's preparations are part of the city's efforts to manage the high volume of passengers returning from summer vacations.

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