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RTA Announces Extended Metro Operating Hours During FIFA World Cup

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has always been on top of its game and with football season in Qatar, they’ve gone beyond to ensure that visitors, tourists, and locals watching the game, can travel around the Emirate in ease. In fact just for FIFA, the RTA announced 1,400 daily Dubai Metro trips, 700 additional taxis, 60 dedicated public buses, and 3 marine transit means.

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RTA Extends Metro Operating Hours From Dec 9

As of December 9, RTA has announced extended metro working hours for the Dubai Tram. The last tram will depart 45 minutes after the game. This will ensure ease of transport for those watching the match at fan zones, bars, friend’s homes and more.

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Here’s the revised timetable announced by the RTA for your perusal:

Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10 5am to 2.30am (the next day)
Tuesday, December 13 and Wednesday, December 14 5am to 2.30am (the next day)
Saturday, December 17 5am to 1am (the next day)
Sunday, December 18 8am to 1am (the next day)

 

Also read: Here’s Every Thing You Need To Know About The FIFA World Cup 2022 McGettigan’s Fan Zone

 

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