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Dubai gets two bridges to boost connectivity in Shindagha corridor
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1 year agoon
Two major bridges and a tunnel spanning a total of over 2.3km have opened in Dubai’s Shindagha corridor. The road projects — which are part of the Falcon Interchange Improvement Project located between Al Khaleej Street, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road and Al Ghubaiba Road — have a capacity of 27,200 vehicles per hour.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the two bridges are connected by the Infinity Bridge and Al Shindagha Tunnel from the northern side. They will eventually link up with the bridges that the RTA is currently constructing at the junction of Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street from the southern side.
“The Falcon Interchange Improvement Project is a segment of the 13km-long Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, spanning Sheikh Rashid Road, Al Mina Street, Al Khaleej Street, and Cairo Street,” said Mattar Al Tayer, director-General and chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA.
“The improvement of the Falcon Interchange enables a smooth traffic flow along Al Shindagha corridor (Al Khaleej and Al Mina Street), besides increasing the capacity, efficiency, and traffic safety of these two roads. It also offers entry and exit points to Mina Rashid (Port Rashid), and additional parking spaces beneath the new bridge to serve the area.”
The two main bridges on Al Khaleej Street extend 1,825 metres, with each having six lanes. They have a total capacity of 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.
.@rta_dubai opens two bridges and one tunnel under Falcon Interchange Improvement Project، spanning a total of 2,325 metres, with a capacity of 27,200 vehicles per hour, located between Al Khaleej Street, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, and Al Ghubaiba Road. #Dubai pic.twitter.com/sWC0UwPHp4
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 2, 2023
The first bridge measures 750 metres, while the second extends 1,075 metres in the southern direction. These bridges are linked to the new Infinity Bridge and Al Shindagha Tunnel from Deira side as well as the improved junctions on the Sheikh Rashid Road.
A two-lane tunnel has been opened for left turns from Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road to Al Mina Street. This tunnel stretches 500 metres and accommodates up to 3,200 vehicles per hour,
explained Al Tayer.
Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project is one of the largest projects currently being undertaken by the RTA with a total estimated cost of Dh5.3 billion. It encompasses the construction of 15 junctions spanning 13km in total. Due to its massive scope, the project had been split into five phases.
The corridor serves Deira and Bur Dubai in addition to several development projects such as Deira Islands, Dubai Seafront, Dubai Maritime City and Mina Rashid. It is expected to serve about one million people. It will reduce the travel time from 104 minutes to just 16 by 2030, and the time saved over 20 years will be worth about Dh45 billion.
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Gaming meets speed: Ferrari launches first-ever esports arena in Abu Dhabi
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September 1, 2024By
SudhashreeFerrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s acclaimed Ferrari-themed park, has once again redefined entertainment by launching the world’s first Ferrari-themed Esports Arena. This state-of-the-art venue is set to become the go-to destination for racing enthusiasts, Formula 1 aficionados, and thrill-seekers alike.
The newly unveiled Ferrari World Esports Arena features an impressive lineup of 20 Gran Turismo simulators, thoughtfully designed to cater to a broad audience. Fourteen simulators are dedicated to adult racers, while six are specifically designed for younger guests, creating a family-friendly atmosphere that welcomes visitors of all ages.
The arena also includes three specialised F1 simulators, offering participants the exhilarating experience of sitting in the driver’s seat of a Ferrari race car and racing on legendary F1 Grand Prix circuits, including the Yas Marina Circuit. Open daily from 10am to 6pm, the Ferrari World Esports Arena offers access to the Gran Turismo simulators as part of the theme park ticket until the end of the year. The exclusive F1 simulators are available for an additional fee, starting from Dh60 per race.
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UAE fuel prices announced for September 2024
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August 31, 2024By
SudhashreeThe UAE fuel price committee on Saturday announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of September 2024.
Super 98 petrol will cost Dh2.90 a litre, compared to Dh3.05 a litre in August, while Special 95 will cost Dh2.78 a litre, compared to Dh2.93 a litre the previous month. E-Plus category petrol will be available for Dh2.71 a litre, compared to Dh2.86 a litre in August, while diesel will now cost Dh2.78 a litre, compared to Dh2.95 a litre the previous month.
UAE Fuel Price Committee announces prices for September#WamNewshttps://t.co/Jwis5fd2Ah pic.twitter.com/qOspYYVge4
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) August 31, 2024
he UAE has been revising retail petrol prices on the last day of the month ever since the government deregulated oil prices in August 2015 to bring them at par with the global rates.
The approved fuel prices by the Ministry of Energy, according to the average global price of oil, whether up or down, after adding the operating costs of distribution companies.
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Dubai Metro extends timings ahead of record-breaking passenger surge
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August 24, 2024By
SudhashreeThe operating hours of the Dubai Metro have been extended over the weekend, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said on Thursday.
#DubaiMetro at your service for extended hours!#RTA is extending the Dubai Metro operating hours between Centrepoint and GGICO stations, from 5:00 AM until 2:00 AM (next day) between August 22 and 24, and from 8:00 AM until 2:00 AM (next day) on Sunday, August 25.… pic.twitter.com/Xlve4jXjFJ
— RTA (@rta_dubai) August 23, 2024
he authority said that the operating hours will be from 5am to 2am until Saturday, August 24 and from 8am to 2am on Sunday, August 25. Dubai International (DXB), the world’s busiest international airport, on Wednesday said it will handle 3.43 million guests over the next 13 days, as residents return from their summer holidays. Dubai Airports said that it will manage more than half a million guests between August 31 and September 1. September 1 is set to be the busiest day with DXB accommodating 291,000 guests.
According to reports, DXB welcomed a record-breaking 44.9 million guests in the first half of 2024, marking an eight per cent year-on-year increase. In January 2024 alone, DXB handled close to 8 million passengers. The numbers show an 8.4 per cent increase which marks the busiest quarter in history.