Dubai is the largest city in UAE and the trade capital of UAE. Dubai Metro has four lines: red, green, orange and blue. The first phase of construction includes red and green routes. The red line with a total length of 69.7 kilometers is planned to be put into operation in September 2009, and the green line with a total length of 23 kilometers was opened in March 20 10. The red line is 52 kilometers long and has 29 platforms. Depart from Lahiya and take Sheikh Zayed Expressway to downtown Dubai. The main stops include Dubai International Airport, Dubai Digital City, Dubai District of Burj Khalifa, Dubai International Finance City, Emirates Tower, World Trade Center and Aliittihad Square until Jebel? On the border of Ali Free Zone. The intercity railway project led by Dubai municipal government aims to solve the serious traffic congestion problem in Dubai and make Dubai a golden city for business and leisure in the region. The total investment of the project is about $3.3 billion.
Dubai Metro Line was built by DURL Dubai Express consortium, which includes Japan Group, Mitsubishi, Dalin and Kashima, as well as YAPI Mokeqi in Turkey. The legal person of tunnel design is Atkins Company.
After the project is completed, Dubai Metro will be the longest unmanned urban rapid rail transit system in the world. By 2020, the total length of Dubai subway system will reach about 3 18 km. It will not only become a beautiful scenery in the Gulf region, but also help to promote Dubai's growth in tourism, finance and economy.
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