Dubai Metro

The future is here

The Dubai Metro is a fully automated metro network (without a driver) for the city of Dubai. The network has two lines whose operation is underground in the city center and on elevated viaducts in other zones. It currently carries approximately 1.2 million passengers per day, and about 355 million passengers per year.

Both lines have state of the art modern design, which provides many features for the general public, including point of sale, Wi-Fi connectivity, ATMs, easy accessibility for passengers with special needs. It has an extensive public bus network connection, as well as many other interesting features.

The red line, which runs from Rashidiya station to Jebel Ali station, consists of 29 stations and the green line, which has 18 stations, from the Etisalat station to the Creek station. Both lines are in two exchange stations: Burjuman and Union Station.

The Dubai Metro is operated by the Department of Public Transport of Dubai Township. The first section of the Red Line, which covers 10 stations, was officially inaugurated on September 9, 2009 at nine o'clock in the evening, nine minutes and nine seconds (21:09:09) by the emir Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, and opened to the public at 6 am the following day. The Dubai Metro is the first urban train network in the Arabian Peninsula. The Dubai Metro, with 69.7 kilometers, is the longest automatic metro network in the world.

Something to keep in mind is the layout of the wagons, since the first have different provisions, in the following image you will appreciate it.

Gold Class Cabin:

Your entrance is only with magnetic card Nol Dorada, to locate the cabin Gold Class can be seen in posters and on platform floor.

In this cabin comfort and comfort is at its best, since its seats are leather, carpeted floors, lighting and exclusive design, as well as a characteristic feature is the panoramic view from the front of the train as if one handled the subway.

Cabin women and children:

Beware of these two cabins, it is only and exclusively for women and children, consequently no men are allowed, since if there is an officer in the cabin we can have problems, as a simple wake-up call as well as fine, and believe me Fines are expensive and you are local, resident or tourist, there is no tolerance whatsoever. These cabins are the following to the Gold Class, are marked with pink and throughout the cabin, on the platform is also highlighted by the color pink. And they are entered with the magnetic card Nol Silver.

The rest of the metro is normal and common, I at least am a frequent traveler, I commented that it is very comfortable and has a full coverage of mobile phone through the whole network, free Wi-Fi for only 5 minutes and To obtain more time you must have a number and Id resident, since when entering both are requested in the network. All the cabins have air conditioning, which when hell comes, osea the summer, that is grateful, yes in hours of high entrance or exit of work, that is another thing.

But rest assured, this marvel has highly futuristic security standards. It has a world-wide automated metro system, built in one-time, Automatic Train protection, detection of roadside obstacles, front and rear cameras keep the train under constant surveillance, more than 3000 closed circuit cameras Television in trains and stations to monitor security breaches, integrated radio system between metro and emergency services and emergency call box (ECB) on each train and station.

Ok, perfect, but how is the payment method?

Red card:

Paper ticket that can be purchased by AED 2 and a validity of 90 days.
It recharges for use up to a maximum of 10 trips.
Acquireable from any box office machine and some ticket machines.
Ideal for occasional or casual public transport users.
It does not have an electronic wallet account and has to be pre-paid with the correct type of route.

Blue card:

It can contain up to 500 AED per credit value and a validity of 5 years.
Personalized card with the user's photo.
It has an electronic wallet, which deducts the correct rate automatically.
Card requires subscription (50 AED) and will be received in the mail (10 days).
Secure online services to reload the card, transaction history and complaint log.

Silver card:

It can contain up to 500 AED per credit value and a validity of 5 years.It has an electronic wallet, which deducts the correct rate automatically.Which can be bought from any box office and selected vending machines went from 20 AED (AED includes a value of 14 credits). It can be used immediately and recharged in any box office.



Gold Card

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It can contain up to 500 AED per credit value and a validity of 5 years.

It has an electronic wallet, which deducts the correct rate automatically. 
Which can be bought from any box office and selected vending machines went from 20 AED (AED includes a value of 14 credits).It can be used immediately and recharged in any box office.Allows the privilege of using Gold Class booths in the Dubai metro.When used in other modes of transportation without Gold Class Cabins, the user will be charged the standard rate.

Warnings ... !!!

As it has regulations and strict rules and as I mentioned above.

"THERE IS NO TOLERANCE FOR LOCAL, RESIDENT AND LESS TOURISTS ... !!"

"Is prohibited"Drink or eat any type of food or drink,Chewing gum,Use gold class booth with any card other than gold,Use women's booth, (if you're a man, right?),littering,Insulting or disrespecting anyone,Obscene gestures,Sitting on floors or undue places,smoke.

Dubai clothing

Typical Clothing, Do you know what it is and how do you use the kafiyyeh ..?

Anyone today is able to recognize a person of Arab origin for his particular dress, but what is his peculiar way of dress?

First, the rules for dressmaking in Muslim countries are based on the teachings of the Qur'an. Both men and women should dress modestly and simply, usually in dark and conservative colors. The Islamic dress code varies from country to country.

Allah says:

33: (59) "O Prophet! Tell your wives, your daughters, and the other women believers that they should cast their outer garments over when in public: this will help them to be recognized as decent women and not be harassed. But [yet,] God is indeed indulgent, dispenser of grace! "

"And I gave to the believers that they lower their eyes and keep their plots, and show no more adornments than those in sight ..." (24:31)

From these verses we can extract the characteristics of the Islamic dress for the woman and for the man:

1 - The dress should not be narrow, evidencing the forms of the body.

2- The material of the dress should not be transparent.

3- Women should not wear men's clothing. Similarly, it is forbidden for a man to wear specific clothing for a woman.

4- Colors used outside the home should not be phosphorescent, bright, or flashy or with excessive decorations.

5 - It should not imitate the fashion of the unbelievers of doubtful moral.

Knowing this we can enter into the different types of garments worn by Arab people. Without discrimination of gender, I will speak so much of the clothes that you saw the Muslim man as of the clothes you saw the Muslim woman.

Men's Clothing:

The minimum requirement is for clothing to cover the body from the navel to the knee. They should not wear clothing under their ankles, and are prohibited from wearing silk and gold.

Muslim men are expected to wear loose, modest and dignified clothing. In many Muslim countries men wear a traditional loose tunic, which covers from the neck to the ankles with a turban that matches the outfit.

Men's attire is simpler than women's, and offers lesser variety.

 - kafiyyeh: The kafiyyeh is a garment, of cultural type, that the men use on the head. It is used many times to show pride in Arab identity.

- Thawb or thobe or suriyah: Long and wide tunic that reaches to the ankles, in summer it is white and of cotton and in winter it is dark and of wool.

Women's Clothing:

In the case of women's attire, more variety is given depending on the style of the woman, the country where she lives, and her preferences.

It should be noted that Islam rejects the use of the naked body of women as object-merchandise, on the other hand, the Hijab (veil) does not prevent women from fulfilling their role within society, but it does hinder the attempts of the immoral They only value women for their physical charms.

 - Hijab: The word hijab means veil in Arabic although in the western languages ​​it refers specifically to the so-called Islamic veil or scarf that completely covers the head and neck of women.

This handkerchief, considered by many Muslims as a symbol, at the same time, of religion and femininity, is worn in different styles and colors.

 - Niqab: It is a veil that covers the face but exposes the eyes. However, it can be used with an additional veil to completely cover the face. It is used by more conservative women.

 - Burka: Also called burqa, it is the clothing that most covers women. It covers the whole body, with only one grid in the face to allow vision.

 - shayla: It is a long and rectangular veil widely used in the countries of the Persian Gulf. With it the head is wrapped and folded or fixed on the shoulders.

- khimar: It is a layered veil that extends to the waist and covers the hair, neck and shoulders completely but leaves the face exposed.

 - Chador: Used by Iranian women outside the home, it is a kind of blanket that covers the whole body. Usually it is accompanied internally with a smaller veil.

Once we know each piece of Muslim clothing, it remains to answer the question, Is it an obligation or a recommendation / choice?

Well, in some countries an Islamic dress code is required, others simply suggest it.

In some Muslim countries, such as Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran, the Islamic dress code is strictly enforced. Other countries, such as Turkey, Egypt and Morocco, take the dress code as a suggestion.

If it is true that the woman has complete freedom to choose the type of "veil" she wants to wear, since it can not be

Religion in Dubai

Predominant religion in Dubai and UAE

religion in Dubai Islamic

The religion that is professed in Dubai and above all in UAE is Islam, although the practices of other religions are not prohibited, since as I mentioned previously in other publications, 90% of the population are expatriates. But if we live here we must learn something about Islam and respect its traditions, for this I will explain some points of this religion that is not so well known to us.

First, it is important to bear in mind that the followers of the Islamic faith are called "Muslims" and for them Islam is not only a religion but also its way of life. Islam means "active submission to the will of God," and this, like other religions, teaches that God controls everything. If for example you are making plans, you often hear the answer "in sha Allah" which means if God wants.

If we speak of the Holy Quran, we will be talking about the word of God or Bible for us, but for them it is not the same, since they mention that the Bible was a post-Koran writing. The latter sets standards for all aspects of life and; Is considered the direct word of God and final truth.

There are five pillars of Islam:
1) Faith (shahada): His belief is that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the prophet of him.

Friday prayer in mosque
2) Prayer (salah): Muslim devotees must perform 5 obligatory prayers per day. The first (fajr) is performed when the sun is rising and when you can see the difference between a white thread and a black thread only with natural light, the second (dhuhr) is at noon, the third (hold) in the middle afternoon , The fourth (maghreb) is performed when the sun sets and the last prayer (isha) is done at night. Prayer durations can range from 10 to half an hour and can be done anywhere, but Friday's noon prayers should be held in a mosque. Muslims wash before praying to show their will to be purified.

3) Charity (zakat): If you are a Muslim you must donate 2.5% of your assets every year.

4) Fasting (swam): Refers to fasting in Ramadan, which is done in August. During this month Muslims must fast in the hours of sunshine, this is done as an act of self-purification and a test of strength, patience and inner knowledge; For this devotees must refrain from drinking, eating, smoking, and all physical movements, including sexual activity. After a month of running Ramadan, there is a break of the fast or "the great festival" where the whole community celebrates, even non-Muslim parties can attend. They serve coffees, sweets, get dressed in new clothes and it's also time to donate food to a charity.

5) The pilgrimage (haj): and the last of the important pillars is to make a pilgrimage, at least once in life, to Mecca and the reward of this will be the forgiveness of all sins.

The day of rest or sacred for them is Friday and that is when businesses and shops are closed, except in the malls.
Dubai is one of the most liberal and permissive places in the Middle East, we are not obliged to follow your religion but to respect the Arab culture and its laws. A code of conduct was published in 2009, which refers to several points, for example, the signs of affection between married and non-married couples in public places do not conform to local customs and culture, but if couples are tolerated Married can be held hands, but no kisses or caresses, as it is considered an offense to public decency. Sexual harassment of women in public places could be punished by imprisonment or deportation.