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Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the opening of the Deira Old Souq shipping station, serving the (Old Baladiya Road area) and Gold Souq, in addition to linking Al Fahidi and Bur Dubai stations .
The project is part of RTADubai’s master plan to improve maritime transport services and facilities to meet the growth experienced by Dubai in various fields, including tourist transport, to which RTA attaches utmost importance as it contributes to raising the tourism profile of the city of Dubai.
Ahmed Hashim Bahrozyan, CEO of the Public Transport Agency, RTA saying:
“The station underwent improvement works just like the improvements that were carried out at the Bur Dubai model station during the initial phase. The focus was on preserving cultural identity, providing user amenities, expanding protected waiting areas and creating retail outlets to serve abra passengers.”
“These works resulted in an increase in revenue of up to 27%, which is attributed to a 15% increase in station capacity as part of the development plan established to bring this station into compliance with the requirements of the Code from Dubai. The station also earned a silver category Green Building Certification. “The scope of the project included improving lighting and the marina using sustainable materials.”
aggregate Bahrozyan.
The opening of this station marks a major addition to Dubai’s shipping sector as part of RTAMaster plan for the development of maritime transport 2020-2023. Maritime transport is a vital mode of transit in Dubai, serving more than 17 million passengers annually.
RTA is stepping up efforts to complete the second phase of its project to upgrade two of the four traditional abra stations along Dubai Creek. This initiative is designed to enrich the abra passenger experience and improve the safety of maritime transport stations.
Since the launch of the Dubai Water Canal, which links Dubai Creek to the Arabian Gulf, shipping has seen steady growth in terms of transport modes, stations and passengers. The sector is set to see further improvements with the completion of urban and tourist services on the banks of the canal, as well as the construction of marine stations. The objective is to position maritime transport as the ideal mobility option for citizens, residents and tourists who enjoy the picturesque tourist and urban structures overlooking the Dubai Creek water channel.
News source: Dubai Press Office
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