{"id":5915,"date":"2022-10-13T09:03:14","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T09:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=5915"},"modified":"2024-09-11T06:23:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T06:23:30","slug":"dubai-metro-facts-misart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart","title":{"rendered":"How Many of These Amazing Dubai Metro Facts Are You Aware Of?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s look at some fascinating facts about Dubai&#8217;s excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/public-transportation-in-dubai-ntuart\">public transportation in Dubai<\/a> system, from the debut of the first metro line in 1995 to the current and future expansion of the metro network across the city. In this post, we&#8217;ll look at 9 incredible, must-know facts about the Dubai Metro, as well as 15 intriguing, must-know Dubai Metro facts.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69f1b4ee1de9c\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#1_Dubai_Metro_Is_the_Longest_and_Largest_Robotic_Metro\" title=\"1.\u00a0 Dubai Metro Is the Longest and Largest Robotic Metro\">1.\u00a0 Dubai Metro Is the Longest and Largest Robotic Metro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#2_Dubai_Metro_First_Year_Ridership_30_Million\" title=\"2.\u00a0 Dubai Metro First Year Ridership : 30 Million\">2.\u00a0 Dubai Metro First Year Ridership : 30 Million<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#3_Dubai_Metro_Presented_a_Runway_Show_In_2013\" title=\"3.\u00a0 Dubai Metro Presented a Runway Show In 2013\">3.\u00a0 Dubai Metro Presented a Runway Show In 2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#4_In_2012_November_28_Had_530395_Commuters\" title=\"4.\u00a0 In 2012, November 28 Had 530,395 Commuters\">4.\u00a0 In 2012, November 28 Had 530,395 Commuters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#5_Sleeping_in_the_Metro_Might_Cost_AED_300\" title=\"5.\u00a0 Sleeping in the Metro Might Cost AED 300!\">5.\u00a0 Sleeping in the Metro Might Cost AED 300!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#6_Decor_Themes_Include_History_Nature_Wind_Sea_and_Fires\" title=\"6.\u00a0 Decor Themes Include History, Nature, Wind, Sea, and Fires\">6.\u00a0 Decor Themes Include History, Nature, Wind, Sea, and Fires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#7_Nakheel_Harbour_and_Tower_Metro_have_3000_parking_spaces\" title=\"7.\u00a0 Nakheel Harbour and Tower Metro have 3,000 parking spaces\">7.\u00a0 Nakheel Harbour and Tower Metro have 3,000 parking spaces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#8_Companies_acquire_franchise_rights_for_stations\" title=\"8.\u00a0 Companies acquire franchise rights for stations.\">8.\u00a0 Companies acquire franchise rights for stations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#9_Rashidiya_to_Jebel_Ali_on_the_Red_Line_Takes_70_mins\" title=\"9.\u00a0 Rashidiya to Jebel Ali on the Red Line Takes 70 mins\">9.\u00a0 Rashidiya to Jebel Ali on the Red Line Takes 70 mins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#More_Facts_Metro_Riders_Will_Know\" title=\"More Facts Metro Riders Will Know\">More Facts Metro Riders Will Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#What_Is_Unique_About_Dubai_Metro\" title=\"What Is Unique About Dubai Metro?\">What Is Unique About Dubai Metro?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#How_Fast_Does_the_Dubai_Metro_Go\" title=\"How Fast Does the Dubai Metro Go?\">How Fast Does the Dubai Metro Go?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#What_Is_the_Total_Running_Distance_of_the_Dubai_Metro\" title=\"What Is the Total Running Distance of the Dubai Metro?\">What Is the Total Running Distance of the Dubai Metro?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#What_Is_the_Metro_Called_in_Dubai\" title=\"What Is the Metro Called in Dubai?\">What Is the Metro Called in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-facts-misart\/#How_Many_People_Use_the_Metro_in_Dubai\" title=\"How Many People Use the Metro in Dubai?\">How Many People Use the Metro in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Facts_You_Need_To_Know_About_Dubai_Metro\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 Facts You Need To Know About Dubai Metro<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/9-Facts-You-Need-To-Know-About-Dubai-Metro.jpg\" alt=\"9 Facts You Need To Know About Dubai Metro\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/9-Facts-You-Need-To-Know-About-Dubai-Metro.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/9-Facts-You-Need-To-Know-About-Dubai-Metro-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/9-Facts-You-Need-To-Know-About-Dubai-Metro-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking for a great way to get around Dubai, you should check out the Dubai Metro. Read on to learn the 9 things you need to know about the Dubai Metro.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dubai_Metro_Is_the_Longest_and_Largest_Robotic_Metro\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.\u00a0 Dubai Metro Is the Longest and Largest Robotic Metro<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-metro-ntuart\">Dubai Metro<\/a> is a massive underground transportation system that stretches from the Commercial Centre to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. The Dubai Metro was named the longest driverless metro in the world in 2012.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Metro has been serving commuters in Dubai since 2008, and it has quickly become one of the most popular forms of transportation in the city. The Dubai Metro is a massive underground transportation system that stretches from the Commercial Centre to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the Dubai Metro has 49 operational stations, with seven more under construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dubai_Metro_First_Year_Ridership_30_Million\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.\u00a0 Dubai Metro First Year Ridership : 30 Million<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dubai-Metro-First-Year.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai Metro First Year\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dubai-Metro-First-Year.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dubai-Metro-First-Year-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dubai-Metro-First-Year-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Metro has hugely succeeded in its first year of operation! In just one year, 30 million passengers used the Metro system. This is excellent news for commuters in Dubai and the city. T<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he Dubai Metro is a central transportation hub, linking several essential city areas. It has made commuting easier for many people and encouraged tourists to explore more of Dubai&#8217;s attractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dubai_Metro_Presented_a_Runway_Show_In_2013\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.\u00a0 Dubai Metro Presented a Runway Show In 2013<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2013, Dubai Metro hosted a runway show that showcased some of the city&#8217;s most fashionable designers. The show featured designs by Jeansuits, Gaudi, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fashion show was a huge success, and it showed how the Metro could be used to promote the city&#8217;s businesses and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_In_2012_November_28_Had_530395_Commuters\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.\u00a0 In 2012, November 28 Had 530,395 Commuters<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5918\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/In-2012-November-28-Had-530395-Commuters.jpg\" alt=\"4. In 2012, November 28 Had 530,395 Commuters\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/In-2012-November-28-Had-530395-Commuters.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/In-2012-November-28-Had-530395-Commuters-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/In-2012-November-28-Had-530395-Commuters-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Metro is one of the world&#8217;s most popular public transportation systems, and it has been expanding rapidly over the past few years. y<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ou may not be aware of several fascinating Dubai Metro historical events. For example, it is estimated that November 28th, &#8217;12 is the most crowded day on the Dubai Metro system annually. Also, about 103 million people rode the Metro in the first half of 2018.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Sleeping_in_the_Metro_Might_Cost_AED_300\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.\u00a0 Sleeping in the Metro Might Cost AED 300!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5.-Sleeping-in-the-Metro-Might-Cost-AED-300.jpg\" alt=\"5. Sleeping in the Metro Might Cost AED 300!\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5.-Sleeping-in-the-Metro-Might-Cost-AED-300.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5.-Sleeping-in-the-Metro-Might-Cost-AED-300-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5.-Sleeping-in-the-Metro-Might-Cost-AED-300-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful if you&#8217;re planning on taking a nap on the Dubai Metro. According to the official Dubai Metro Rules, napping is not allowed, and violators can be fined Dhs 300. t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">his prohibition and Dubai Metro Fines<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are in place to help preserve the metro&#8217;s cleanliness and safety. Sleeping on the metro can also cause disruptions for other passengers and can lead to accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need a break during your travels on the Dubai Metro, make sure to find a comfortable spot away from the tracks and stations. And if you happen to fall asleep on the Metro, be sure to wake up quickly and move away from the tracks before reporting to security.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Decor_Themes_Include_History_Nature_Wind_Sea_and_Fires\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.\u00a0 Decor Themes Include History, Nature, Wind, Sea, and Fires<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Metro is one of the region&#8217;s most popular and valuable transport systems. The Dubai Metro has recently been renovated and expanded, making it even more convenient for passengers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Nakheel_Harbour_and_Tower_Metro_have_3000_parking_spaces\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.\u00a0 Nakheel Harbour and Tower Metro have 3,000 parking spaces<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is space for up to three thousand vehicles in the parking lot of the Nakheel Harbour and Tower Metro Stations. It makes it one of the largest in the Dubai Metro network. The station is close to Nakheel Harbour and Tower, making it easy for you to get there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The car park is open 24 hours a day and is free to use. You can also use the car park to store your vehicles in the city. The car park is also wheelchair accessible, so you can quickly get around.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Companies_acquire_franchise_rights_for_stations\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.\u00a0 Companies acquire franchise rights for stations.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Metro is a huge success story. It has revolutionised public transportation in the city and has helped to make Dubai one of the most prosperous and liveable cities in the world. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the ways that the Metro has been able to achieve this success is by selling naming rights to stations. This allows companies to sponsor specific stations and get their names prominently displayed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This has led to some pretty impressive names associated with Dubai Metro stations. Some of the most well-known companies that have bought naming rights include Emirates, Coca-Cola, and Samsung. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This has led many people to learn about these companies and their products in a new and exciting way. It has also helped to promote tourism in Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Rashidiya_to_Jebel_Ali_on_the_Red_Line_Takes_70_mins\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9.\u00a0 Rashidiya to Jebel Ali on the Red Line Takes 70 mins<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Metro is one of the most iconic metro systems in the world. It is known for its high-quality services and its fast speeds. e<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">very metro user should know several remarkable facts about the Dubai Metro.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of these facts include the fact that :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People travel from one end of the Rashidiya Station on the Red Line to the other Station, Jebel Ali, on the same line in just 70 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Metro is one of the most iconic metro systems in the world. The system averaged about 109.1 million people in the first half of 2022 itself<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most popular destinations on the Dubai Metro include The Mall Of The Emirates, The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-marina-yacht-club-trmart\">Dubai Marina Yacht Club<\/a>, The Jumeirah Beach Residence, and Zabeel Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Facts_Metro_Riders_Will_Know\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Facts Metro Riders Will Know<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/More-Facts-Metro-Riders-Will-Know.jpg\" alt=\"More Facts Metro Riders Will Know\" width=\"1000\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/More-Facts-Metro-Riders-Will-Know.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/More-Facts-Metro-Riders-Will-Know-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/More-Facts-Metro-Riders-Will-Know-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Metro is one of the most reliable and safest means of transport in the United Arab Emirates. Its highly automated system means that it runs on time and is highly maintained. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Metro system is run by the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai, a state-owned company. It offers discounted fares for senior citizens and students. You can purchase a weekly, monthly, or annual pass to save money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Check out the 15 interesting facts about Dubai Metro <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>that every Metro user should know<\/strong> &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since its inception in 2009, the route has carried 500,000,000 passengers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opened the first ten stations of the Red Line on September 9, 2009.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On September 9, 2011, Shaikh Mohammed inaugurated the Green Line of the Metro.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Green Line is 22.5 kilometres long in total.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Red Line runs for 52.1 kilometres.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai metro trains feature 20 wheels and a 750-volt direct current power source. The majority of the water used to clean the trains is recycled.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a straight track, the maximum capacity is 643 persons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of July 2014, the Red Line has carried 490,032 passengers since its inception in May 2003.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Green Line has a total of 274,481 riders as of the end of July 2014.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Metro served 137,759,258 people in 2013.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every day, 500,000 individuals use the Metro.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Metro already has four thousand closed-circuit cameras and microphones installed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The remaining two stations on the Green Line officially opened a few years back.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Wrapping Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most people, you probably know a lot about Dubai&#8217;s iconic skyline but maybe not as much about the metro system that transports millions of passengers daily. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Metro is an integral part of the city&#8217;s transportation system. It connects different parts of the city and is a popular way to get around town. i<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">f you are new to the Dubai Metro, check out our tips for using the Dubai Metro. 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It has 69 stations and carries over 1 million passengers daily. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Fast_Does_the_Dubai_Metro_Go\"><\/span>How Fast Does the Dubai Metro Go?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Dubai Metro is known for its fast speeds. The trains travel at a speed of up to 90 km\/h, completing an entire trip within 2 hours and 23 minutes. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Total_Running_Distance_of_the_Dubai_Metro\"><\/span>What Is the Total Running Distance of the Dubai Metro?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Dubai Metro runs for about 90 kilometres, making it the most extended metro system in the world. It is also the most popular metro system globally, with over 100 milliKRon passengers using it each year. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Metro_Called_in_Dubai\"><\/span>What Is the Metro Called in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Dubai Metro is officially known as the Dubai Mass Transit System (DMTS). It is a rapid transit system that serves the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_People_Use_the_Metro_in_Dubai\"><\/span>How Many People Use the Metro in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDubai Metro is the busiest in the world, with over 1.5 billion passengers daily. 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