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Dubai Metro to extend operating hours on July 20, says RTA

The announcement aims to provide attendees of a major cultural event with easier and smoother commute

Published: Fri 18 Jul 2025, 2:51 PM

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Friday the extension of Dubai Metro working hours on Sunday, July 20.

The decision aims at ensuring easier commute during the Global Encounters Festival (2025), which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre.

The Metro will be operating until 1am, the authority clarified.

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The Global Encounters Festival is a major cultural and athletic celebration organised by Global Encounters, an initiative of the Ismaili Muslim community, aimed at uniting and uplifting the global Jamat (Ismaili community) through artistic and sporting excellence.