Dubai Metro has transported more than 2.4 billion passengers since its launch on September 9, 2009
The station covers an area of 28,700 square metres and can serve 11,555 riders per hour during peak times
Stations at Jebel Ali, Al Furjan, Discovery Gardens and The Gardens will start operating from New Year’s Day
The initial operation phase will cover four stations including Jebel Ali (interchange station), The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, and Al Furjan
The new metro trains have an 8 per cent increased capacity and can now carry 696 riders