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Time Out Dubai
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Etihad Rail passenger train 2026: A sneak peek of what rides will be like
The highly anticipated Etihad Rail passenger service is set to launch next year – and we couldn't be more excited. The passenger service will connect every emirate and make travelling in and out of Dubai much easier. While the entire network of tracks are already in place for the national railway service's freight operations, we face a wait for the passenger service. However, proving the future is right on track, one lucky passenger has shared a video of their exclusive experience onboard and it has fully exceeded our expectations. The sneak peek of what it would be like to travel from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah via Dubai by train. You might also like: A guide to Etihad Rail: High-speed rail, passenger service, dates and more Not yet open to the public, the exclusive trip was part of the fifth module of the UAE's leadership program, and it sounds like an unforgettable five-star experience. The lucky passenger, Sarah Adel Luqman, described it as 'seamless comfort, world-class service, and breathtaking views,' calling it one of the top highlights of 2025. You might also like: 34 huge traffic improvement projects coming soon to Dubai She praised the professionalism of the Etihad Rail team and thanked the UAE leadership for their visionary infrastructure goals. Not to mention, the trip offered a front-row seat to the country's next big leap in sustainable travel – let's be honest, we're ready to pack our bags. What's the latest Etihad Rail news? While the service is still closed to the public, the first passenger routes are inching closer. The full network will connect 11 cities from Al Sila in the west to Fujairah in the east, linking major stops like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ruwais, and Sharjah. The stations? Four are confirmed and being built. The tickets? Not priced yet, but RTA's nol card is expected to be part of the payment options. And the trains? Think plush seats, charging ports, entertainment systems and Orient Express-style luxury thanks to a partnership with the Italian firm Arsenale. If this sneak preview is anything to go by, Etihad Rail is shaping up to be the UAE's most stylish (and sustainable) ride yet. Watch this space. More news in Dubai Dubai reveals plans for quicker bus journeys More than 11,000 trips are made daily on city Dubai Creek just got a Dhs112 million glow-up The big changes explained Dubai is going cashless: This is what it means for you Say goodbye to coins and notes
Time Out Dubai
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Dubai Municipality unveils Dhs112 million Dubai Creek upgrade on Deira side
One of the most historic areas of Dubai has undergone a Dhs112 million makeover. The two-kilometre-long Dubai Creek wharf on the Deira side has been revamped as part of plans to improve its appeal to tourists and make operations at the quay more efficient. Works include increasing the retaining wall height to 8.3 metres and equipping the quay with a whopping 200 anchors and 500 ship berths. The surface level of the quay has been raised, which should make the walls more resilient and allow for slicker docking of vessels. You may like: 13 Deira restaurants worth visiting These upgrades will allow for safer navigation of boats at Dubai Creek and allow the area to handle more commercial and tourism-related marine activities. (Credit: Dubai Municipality) As the total side area of the quay expanded to 320,000 square feet, a new public promenade has been introduced to offer tourists more space for leisure and recreation along the waterfront. Water flow has been improved too, following a 17,500 cubic metre dredging operation, while 24,000 metres of protective rock was placed to strengthen infrastructure durability. A total of 22,500 cubic metres of concrete and 1,315 precast blocks were used in the project. The quay's rear yard was also equipped with a 1,200-metre rainwater drainage network. Similar plans are already underway to improve Dubai Creek across the water on the Bur Dubai side. These plans will span a 2.3-kilometre stretch. Dubai Municipality announces the completion of development works on the two-kilometre-long Dubai Creek wharf on the Deira side. Delivered at a total cost of AED112 million, the project aims to strengthen the quay's infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and reinforce the… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 18, 2025 Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said that the completed works are a boost to the historic creek. He said: 'The development of the Dubai Creek wharf on the Deira side is a strategic infrastructure milestone that supports the vision of Dubai's leadership and the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. 'This project reinforces the creek's role as one of the emirate's most vital trade and tourism assets and exemplifies Dubai Municipality's commitment to making Dubai a more pioneering, sustainable, and attractive city. 'Comprehensive upgrades were implemented using advanced equipment and flexible plans that ensured uninterrupted marine traffic. Development on the Bur Dubai side is already underway, spanning 2.3 kilometres.' Looking for things to do in Dubai? 112 best things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list 50 free things to do in Dubai Feeling the pinch? Enter free things to do Here's how to eat at 10 expensive Dubai restaurants for less Early bird dinners, lunch specials and more
Gulf Today
10-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
UAE Cabinet approves national investment strategy for the next 6 years
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday said via the X platform: "Today, I presided over a Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. At the meeting's commencement, the national investment strategy for the subsequent six years was approved. The objective of this strategy is to enhance the annual influx of foreign direct investment from Dhs112 billion in 2023 to Dhs240 billion by 2031." His Highness went on to say, "We seek to increase the foreign investment stock in the country from Dhs800 billion to Dhs2.2 trillion over the next six years." His Highness further said, "The strategy will focus on the sectors of industry, logistics, financial services, renewable energy and information technology." Furthermore, His Highness stated that the UAE is committed to the continuous development of its economy, the expansion of global markets, the attraction of investments, and the establishment of a premier business environment. His Highness continued, "Today in the Cabinet meeting, we have approved the remote work system from outside the country in the federal government. This will allow us to benefit from global competencies and expertise located outside the country when implementing projects, studies or specialised tasks in federal entities."
