Dubai Metro rain aftermath: RTA updates you need to know

dubai metro rain aftermath: rta updates you need to know

Dubai driverless metro with futuristic city skyline on background in Dubai, UAE

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The UAE was hit with unstable weather conditions this week and although it looks to be sunnier times ahead, the country is currently dealing with the aftermath. If you live in Dubai and bank on the Dubai Metro for transportation, take note of this update which will affect your travelling plans.

Dubai’s Roads and Transportation Authority took to their official social media platform, X (previously called Twitter) in the early morning. They announced that there will be maintenance work on several stations on both the Red and Green Lines. The transport authority added metro timings will be affected and asked travellers to check for updates on official social media platforms.

Latest announcements

The latest update from RTA this evening confirmed that the below Dubai Metro stations are now operational:

Red Line:

    • Centrepoint station to Business Bay station
    • Jebal Ali station to Expo2020 station

Green Line:

    • Etisalat by e& station to Abu Hail
    • Creek Station to Al Ras

The RTA has arranged for free shuttle buses at specific stations on both lines to ensure passengers will get to their destinations. It also stated ‘Work is ongoing to open the rest of the stations gradually’.

We are monitoring any official updates and will let you know as soon as we have news.

UAE experiences the heaviest rainfall in 75 years

The extensive rainfall in the UAE yesterday has resulted in a number of business closures, with remote working and learning regulations issued for both Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17, as the country looks to recover from the impact.

In addition to the Dubai Metro, the large amounts of rainfall have seen heavy flooding across the country, closing roads and even halting operations at airports. Read more here.

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