received from the Dubai Government to expand Dubai International Airport in the next seven years.
The cash injection will increase capacity at the airport from 60 million to 90 million by 2018. It is in response to a 10-year traffic forecast, which has predicted that pas- senger and cargo traffic will increase 7.2 percent and 6.7 percent respectively. "The combination of rallying tourism, Dubai's proximity to the emerging economies of India and China, and the emirates' estab- lished role as a trading hub, is expected to drive traffic growth and further elevate Dubai's status as a global centre for avia- tion," said HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Airports and president of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority. "By 2020, 98.5 million passengers and over four million tonnes of air freight will pass through our airports. The fleets and networks of Emirates and flydubai will grow consider- ably to accommodate traffic and capture market share. Similarly, our infrastructure must expand to enable this growth and facili- tate the trade, tourism and commerce that in turn will support the prosperity of Dubai." The strategy includes aggressive expan- sion plans for airspace, airfield, aircraft stands and terminal areas at Dubai Inter- national Airport over the remainder of the decade.
DUBAI METRO The Dubai Metro is the flagship project of
the Road and Transports Authority, which has invested US$4.2 billion in building the rail network. The Metro's red line has been up-and-running for some time and runs from Jebel Ali, the full length of Sheikh Zayed Road through Deira and past the airport to Rashidiya. This line runs for more than 52 kilometres with 29 stations, including those at key stop off points such as the Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai International Conference and Exhibition Cen- tre. September 2011 saw the opening of the second green Metro line. This 23-kilometre track opened the main business district of Dubai with key stations located at Al Qusais and Hor Al Anz. The entire Dubai Metro project is scheduled for completion in 2014.
AT.MOSPHERERESTAURANT
At.mosphere is located on the 122nd
floor of the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Situated 442 metres above the ground, the restaurant is reached by its own private elevator and can accom- modate 210 people, offering them an unparalleled view over Dubai's skyline. The cuisine is described as 'eclectic Eu- ropean' with an emphasis on grilled items. The restaurant serves lunch, high tea and dinner plus there's a bar service.
THERITZ-CARLTONHOTEL DUBAI REFURBISHMENT A two-year expansion project (2010-2012) will see a new wing added to The Ritz-Carl- ton Hotel, Dubai. This will feature an extra 163 guest rooms taking the hotel's total to 301. Of these, 18 will be suites including two Royal Suites.
Located on the third floor of the new wing will be The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, offering six complimentary food and bever- age presentations throughout the day and a dedicated multi-lingual concierge service. F&B offerings will include 10 new private dining rooms. Existing signature restaurant La Baie will be revitalised by a new concept and a larger dining space.
THE IVY RESTAURANT Exclusive UK restaurant The Ivy has opened
an outlet in Dubai. It's located on the ground level of The Boulevard in Jumeirah Emir- ates Towers. There's a bar and lounge for pre-dinner drinks, a 90-seat restaurant serving lunch and dinner seven days a week, a private dining room hosting up to 16 people and an enclosed terrace, which is used for regular dining but can be hired for private parties. The cuisine remains true to The Ivy's roots, but also embraces local cuisine. Classics such as shepherd's pie, Thai-
Metro Fast Facts 47 stations, nine underground
Two transfer stations
(Union Square and Khalid Bin Waleed) 87 trains in the metro system Covers 75 kilometres in total Five-car trains
Each train can accommodate 643 passengers, seated and standing
The five cars on each train are split into three classes: Gold (VIP) class (one car), women and children (one car), Silver class (three cars)
Trained wardens to accompany passengers to help with emergencies
All train cars have reserved wheelchair spaces for those with special needs
Policy of priority rating for elderly, injured, special needs and pregnant passengers
Variety of safety device on trains, including closed circuit television
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