Dubai Mall metro link opens

A new metro link connecting Dubai Mall with the Burj Khalifa station opened to public on Tuesday. The 828-metre air-conditioned bridge will provide walking access to the mall from the metro station with ten travellators - each between 70 to 120 metres length and 1.4 metres in width, serving commuters. Visitors will enter The Dubai Mall through the new metro link, with new retail stores set to open to cater for the 30,000 people expected each day. It will incorporate the highest safety features with exit routes along its length and easily accessible staircases. “At 820 metres, the metro link is one of the longest of its kind, linking Dubai Metro with the leading retail and lifestyle destination in Dubai. The direct connection with the Dubai Metro, which is now one of the most popular public transport modes in the city, will help in reducing vehicular traffic, and enable visitors to simply walk across from the station to Downtown Dubai through a temperature-controlled travellator,” said Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director, Emaar Properties,. Metro Link Inauguration The metro link could carry over 13,500 people every hour and is designed in glass, drawing on traditional Arabian architecture styles, enabling spectacular views of Downtown Dubai including Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. The ‘Mashrabia’ styled façade and colourful lighting will complement the existing architecture and add to the lively ambience of Emaar Boulevard. Opening in time for the New Year celebrations, the link will add to the convenience of visitors visiting Downtown Dubai, which will host a spectacular gala and fireworks show. Source : Khaleejtimes.com muaz@khaleejtimes.com