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Discuss this article (52 Comments)Dubai Metro fares revealed
by This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it on Monday, 22 June 2009
METRO FARES: Transport chiefs in Dubai have announced the fares for the metro which launches in September.
The cost of travelling on the new Dubai Metro, which launches in September, will range between 80 fils and AED6.50, transport chiefs announced on Monday.
The cost in Dubai compares well to single ticket costs around 1.60 euros (AED8) for the Paris Metro and GBP4 (AED24) for an adult single zone ticket on the London Underground.
The Metro system in Dubai will be split into five zones and park and ride facilities will be available to the stations free of charge, Roads and Transport Authority officials added at a press conference on Monday.
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They also added that the cost of a one-day ticket will be AED14 and passengers can buy paper tickets or cards which can be topped up. The RTA said it wants 30 percent of Dubai's population to use the new $4.2bn rail project.
The Dubai Metro’s 52km red line, running from Jebel Ali to Rashidiya, is scheduled to open on September 9 while the green line is due to come on line in March 2010.
The 23.9 km track will start in Al Qusais, running around Dubai creek, and stretch to Jedaff.
The RTA will be hoping the Metro fares are more favourably received than the Palm Juneirah Monorail prices, which were heavily criticised by the public.
In May, Arabian Business was inundated with emails and calls from Dubai residents protesting against the monorail charges.
One reader said: “AED25 for a return journey lasting only nine minutes each way? That is daylight robbery.”
Others questioned why the price was more than fees for using similar public transport systems elsewhere in the world.
Responding to the criticism, Palm Monorail developer Nakheel insisted its AED25 for a round trip and AED15 single journey tickets were reasonable.
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Why?
Posted by Mari, Dubai, UAE on Wednesday 9 September 2009 at 22:29 UAE time
Why isn't the Palm Jumeirah metro connected to the main metro? What is the point of a metro thats only goes on the palm. I would take the metro if they where connected.... It would be so convenient for me to go to the mall of the Emirates....But now, I'm taking the car..
Posted by Mari, Dubai, UAE on Wednesday 9 September 2009 at 22:29 UAE time
Why isn't the Palm Jumeirah metro connected to the main metro? What is the point of a metro thats only goes on the palm. I would take the metro if they where connected.... It would be so convenient for me to go to the mall of the Emirates....But now, I'm taking the car..
Dubai Metro and Fares
Posted by kareem Ali Hamed, London, England on Thursday 27 August 2009 at 18:13 UAE time
Congractulations to the Dubai Government for a long overdue Metro Rail system in wonderful Dubai. I think the fares are very well priced and resonable considering in London our daily all Zones travel pass cost in the region of AED42 so AED14 is excellent in my view. However, the Metro will not answer all the traffic problems, despite all the underground networks, rail lines and ample bus routes, London Government had to still introduce the Congestion Charge to try to force drivers out of there vehicles...watch out Dubai, I can see this happening in the future
Posted by kareem Ali Hamed, London, England on Thursday 27 August 2009 at 18:13 UAE time
Congractulations to the Dubai Government for a long overdue Metro Rail system in wonderful Dubai. I think the fares are very well priced and resonable considering in London our daily all Zones travel pass cost in the region of AED42 so AED14 is excellent in my view. However, the Metro will not answer all the traffic problems, despite all the underground networks, rail lines and ample bus routes, London Government had to still introduce the Congestion Charge to try to force drivers out of there vehicles...watch out Dubai, I can see this happening in the future
Its a trap
Posted by gamby on Sunday 19 July 2009 at 17:07 UAE time
Jahed is right! once they see that lots of people are using the metro(which i doubt....where are the people?) they're gonna jack up the price again...like what they did to rice, taxi fare and most specially the most infamous RENT. Which is uncontrollable even by the gov't.
Posted by gamby on Sunday 19 July 2009 at 17:07 UAE time
Jahed is right! once they see that lots of people are using the metro(which i doubt....where are the people?) they're gonna jack up the price again...like what they did to rice, taxi fare and most specially the most infamous RENT. Which is uncontrollable even by the gov't.
Its a trap
Posted by Jahed on Tuesday 23 June 2009 at 15:59 UAE time
All the people must be quite happy about the fares for the new Metro, but let me tell you that this is another artificial hype created like they usually do for Dubai "Come and get stuck" once people get used to it they will increase fare from Dhs.1.60 to Dhs.8 or 10 or more like they did for Taxi, so wait and watch dont be over confident and dont forget this comment of mine in due time you will see the result.
Posted by Jahed on Tuesday 23 June 2009 at 15:59 UAE time
All the people must be quite happy about the fares for the new Metro, but let me tell you that this is another artificial hype created like they usually do for Dubai "Come and get stuck" once people get used to it they will increase fare from Dhs.1.60 to Dhs.8 or 10 or more like they did for Taxi, so wait and watch dont be over confident and dont forget this comment of mine in due time you will see the result.
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