The Dubai Metro will operate for extended hours on days leading to the New Year to accommodate passengers travelling during the peak travel period for the holidays.
The Roads and Transportation Authority (RTA) will operate the Dubai Metro for extended hours on certain days during the peak travel period.
Here is the schedule of the extended period:
27th – 28th Dec:
Red Line (between Rashidiya and DMCC stations only) 05:00 hrs to 03:30hrs
Green Line (all stations) 05:30 hrs to 03:30 hrs
31st Dec – 1st Jan:
Red Line (between Rashidiya and DMCC stations only) 24 hrs
Green Line (all stations) 24 hrs
2nd – 3rd Jan:
Red Line (between Rashidiya and DMCC stations only) 05:00 hrs to 03:30hrs
Green Line (all stations) 05:30 hrs to 03:30 hrs
According to RTA, passengers are allowed to carry two pieces of check-in baggage onboard during departure and on arrival.
It is expected that over 5 million passengers will be passing through the Dubai International Airport during the peak holiday travel period until January 6, 2020.
Emirates Airline have partnered with the RTA, Dubai Police, Dubai Customs, the General Directorate of Foreign Residency Affairs (GDFRA) and Dubai Airports to facilitate the passenger and traffic movements to and from Dubai International Airport (Terminal 1 and 3) during the next few weeks of peak travel.
Passengers travelling during the said period are advised to check-in online prior to arriving at the airport and make use of the quick-baggage drop counters at the Terminal. Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least 3-4 hours prior to departure.
