Planning to attend the Global Encounters Festival? Here’s what you need to know about the Dubai Metro this weekend
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that Dubai Metro will extend its hours this weekend on Sunday, July 20. It will operate until 1am on Monday, July 21, instead of the usual Sunday schedule.
The move comes as part of efforts to support the large number of attendees expected at the Global Encounters Festival.
What is the Global Encounters Festival?
The Global Encounters Festival 2025 is a major cultural and athletic event taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised by Global Encounters, the festival brings together members of the Ismaili Muslim community from around the world to celebrate unity, creativity, and excellence in both the arts and sports.
Why the extension matters
With thousands of people expected to attend the festival this weekend, the temporary timetable change will help ease congestion and make travel more convenient for those heading to or from the event.
Planning to attend?
If you’re heading to the festival, now you can stay later and enjoy more of the programme without worrying about the last train.
Whether you’re into culture, community, or just love a good city buzz, this is one event worth showing up for.
In other Dubai Metro news
In an exciting move for public transportation in Dubai, construction for the Dubai Metro Blue Line expansion is underway and scheduled for completion in 2029.
*This Dubai Metro Blue Line station will be the tallest in the world*
This massive expansion of the existing network was first discussed back in 2006, along with other potential lines and the expansion of the existing Red and Green lines. In case you missed it, here is the Dubai Metro Blue Line’s full list of stations and what to expect.
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