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Dubai Municipality set a new Guinness World Record for installing the world’s longest Braille handrail in Dubai Frame, one of Dubai’s most renowned attractions which represent artistic icons offering alluring views of both old and modern Dubai within a si
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of the revamping of four traditional abras stations along Dubai Creek. The project also encompassed upgrading the lighting of stations and marinas.
Dubai RTA launches new generation of wooden abras DUBAI, March 1, 2021 Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has kickstarted the formal operation of the new enhanced generation of traditional wooden abras that boast of a design conforming to the highest security, safety and environmental standards. The debut of these new abras, which retain the traditional shape of abras, is part of RTA’s strategic plan to upgrade marine transport services to fit the needs of people. “The design of the new enhanced generation of traditional wooden abras caters to a string of security, safety and envi...
Manufactured of African teak wood, the new abra measures 35 feet in length and 10.5 feet in width. The abra, which can accommodate 20 passengers, is powered by a 78hp diesel engine compared to the 30hp diesel engine of the old abras.
Dubai: Commuters and tourists can now cross Dubai Creek in a wooden abra for Dh2 with the Roads and Transport Authority starting formal operation of the new generation of traditional abras with enhanced features. A ride on the traditional wooden abras in Dubai Creek for Dh1 was part of the daily commute between Bur Dubai and Deira and also tourism in Dubai for several decades. Boasting of a design conforming to the highest security, safety and environmental standards, these new abra water taxis were launched in December 2020. The debut of these new gen abras, which retain the traditional shap...