In Pictures: 12 years of Dubai Metro

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Since its launch by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) at 09:09:09pm on a Wednesday, September 9, 2009, Dubai Metro has been a massive success with more than 700,000 commuters using the service every day. Image Credit: WAM

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“Undertaken under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Metro currently constitutes the backbone of transportation systems in Dubai. Image Credit: RTA

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May 29, 2005 | Qasim Sultan, then Director-General of Dubai Municipality, and Susumu Uchida, Board Member of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, signing the Metro contract. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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August 6, 2006 | Final touches to a foundation piling for a bridge in Al Awir. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Sheikh Mohammed unveils a commemorative coin at DIFC station during the Dubai Metro's maiden journey. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Dubai Metro links vital areas and provides safe and smooth mobility for riders. Image Credit: WAM

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Construction workers prepare the steel structure for piers for the elevated track at the site of a Metro station in 2007. Image Credit: Devadasan K P/Gulf News archives

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A worker gives the Dubai Metro's tracks a thorough wash as preparations for the opening of the Redline continue in full swing. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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March 2008 | The tunnel-boring machine Al Wugeisha breaks through the wall. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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April 25, 2008 | Trains are hoisted onto the tracks. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Construction of the 12.6-kilometre underground tracks was one of the most critical parts of the Dubai Metro project. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Workers are busy laying part of the track of the Dubai Metro. The Red Line extends 52km and comprises 29 stations (4 underground and 25 elevated). Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Maintenance section at the Al Rashidiya train maintenance depot Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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A view of the Dubai Metro control room at the RTA Operational Control Centre. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, officially inaugurates the Route 2020 Project on 8 th July 2020. The Dh11 billion project spans 15 km with seven stations. Image Credit: Twitter/Dubai Media Office

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Expo Station is expected to witness 35,000 visitors per day during weekdays and 47,000 visitors per day during weekends. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Commuters at DIP station which opened along with Expo 2020 station on 1st June 2021 Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Jumeirah Beach Residence and DMMC metro station located on a Sheikh Zayed Road. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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