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Metro stations portray elements
The theme of the Dubai Metro stations is based on the four elements: air, earth, fire and water, which suit the UAE's weather conditions, said a senior official.
- By Ashfaq Ahmed, Staff Reporter
- Published: 23:38 May 3, 2009
- Image Credit: Press Release
- Computer generated image of BurJuman underground station.
Dubai: The theme of the Dubai Metro stations is based on the four elements: air, earth, fire and water, which suit the UAE's weather conditions, said a senior official.
"The metro stations will have unique designs, mixing modernism and tradition," said Abdul Redha Abu Hassan, Director of Planning and Design Department, Rail Agency at the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
The Rail Agency yesterday revealed the interior designs of the stations for the Dh15.5 billion Metro now under construction.
The stations are divided into two categories - underground and elevated.
The total number of stations on both lines (red and green) is 47, with 10 underground stations positioned in the central metropolitan area, and the remaining 37 are elevated.
Hassan said the interiors of the stations are uniquely designed by adopting themes based on one of the four elements of nature: water, air, fire and earth.
There will be a total of 12 Earth themed stations, 13 Water themed stations, 11 Air themed stations and 11 Fire themed stations.
Their unique shell shaped roof invokes the heritage of pearl diving, which is an integral part of Dubai's history.
Hassan said the key objectives of the stations' architectural designs are public safety and security, clear and simple planning with minimal travel distances.
The station entrances at ground level will be integrated with other modes of transportation and pedestrian connectivity, including provision for future developments.
The stations will be fully equipped with facilities for people with special needs, mothers with baby prams and commuters with shopping bags and luggage.
International standards have been adopted to ensure that people with special needs can move about independently and with ease in the Metro stations.
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