Dubai Metro to resume on April 26, Sunday

Residents will be able to use the Dubai Metro to commute starting Sunday, April 26.

That’s according to the Dubai Media Office, which revealed that metro lines will operate from 7:00 am until 11:00 pm daily from next week.

The decision comes after the media office officially announced on Thursday that commercial activities will resume in the emirate from Friday, April 24.

The Roads and Transport Authority has placed stickers on the trains’ floors to ensure that people are keeping a two-metre distance from others.

Residents will be able to use the Dubai Metro to commute starting Sunday, April 26. That’s according to the Dubai Media Office, which revealed that metro lines will operate from 7:00 am until 11:00 pm daily from next week. The decision comes after the media office officially announced on Thursday that commercial activities will resume in the emirate from Friday, April 24.

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RTA officials have also confirmed that only a certain number of people will be allowed in each cabin to ensure the safety of all commuters. Metro riders will be required to wear a face mask at all times as a precautionary measure and legal action will be taken against violators. Earlier, malls were closed and the metro stopped operating as part of the UAE government’s effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. 

RTA officials have also confirmed that only a certain number of people will be allowed in each cabin to ensure the safety of all commuters.

Metro riders will be required to wear a face mask at all times as a precautionary measure and legal action will be taken against violators.

Earlier, malls were closed and the metro stopped operating as part of the UAE government’s effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.