UPDATE: Some Dubai Metro stations begin operations

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have resumed operations at some stations on Dubai Metro's Red and Green Line after heavy rain disrupted services.

In an update on their social media channels, RTA said operations from centrepoint Station to GGICO Station, from BurJuman Station to World Trade Centre, and from Jabal Ali to Expo 2020 Station on the Red line have resumed.

On the Green line, services from Etisalat station to Abu Hail and from Creek station to Al Ras have restarted.

Free shuttle bus services will be provided at specific stations, while passengers have been advised to check RTA official channels for updates to help plan ahead.

#RTA informs you that Dubai Metro is currently operating the Red line in the following stations: from centrepoint Station to GGICO Station, from BurJuman Station to World Trade Centre, and from Jabal Ali to Expo 2020 Station. Noting that the Bus service has been provided to the…

— RTA (@rta_dubai) April 17, 2024

#RTA informs you that Dubai Metro is operating on the Green line in the following stations, from Etisalat station to Abu Hail and from Creek station to Al Ras. Noting that bus service has been provided to the affected stations. You may visit the following link to check the Dubai…

— RTA (@rta_dubai) April 17, 2024

Earlier, the Roads and Transport Authority announced disruption to services on both lines to carry out "maintenance work" after torrential rain hit the UAE.

Taking to their official social media channels, the authority said it was "to ensure operations and services can continue". 

Due to the unstable weather conditions and to ensure the sustainability of Dubai Metro operations and services, we would like to inform you that there will be maintenance work at the stations on the Red and Green lines on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, which will be affecting both…

— RTA (@rta_dubai) April 17, 2024