FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is now just a heartbeat away. The event is expected to host more than 80,000 football fanatics in Qatar. However, people living in Dubai can enjoy the event in fan zones that are specially put up to watch the tournament unfold. Not only this, the Road Transport and Authority has also unveiled the master mobility plan at fan zones. Besides, the RTA has also introduced a special FIFA World Cup 2022 transport plan – from 20th Nov 2022 until 18th Dec 2022 – for passengers who are flying through Al Maktoum International Airport to attend the most anticipated event.
The integrated Dubai public transport master plan for FIFA World Cup includes mass transit such as metro, public buses, taxis and marine transit. Let’s dig into the details and find out more about it.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Transport Plan
As football fanatics around the globe can’t hold the excitement of the event, RTA Dubai has also announced an integrated operational plan for the mobility of fans during the event. RTA will operate more than 1,382 metro trips regularly.
The authority has added more than 700 Dubai taxis to the existing fleet of 11,310 in the FIFA World Cup 2022 transport plan.
Moreover, they intend to deploy three modes of marine transit and 60 public buses, especially in the FIFA World Cup Dubai transport plan.
The purpose of this FIFA World Cup 2022 transport plan is to provide lifts to FIFA fans in Dubai. Besides, if you are going to Qatar to attend the FIFA World Cup via Al Maktoum International Airport, then you can also avail this facility.
Flexible Plans by RTA
The integrated public transportation in Dubai for FIFA World Cup by RTA will also take keep an eye on the real-time traffic conditions to allocate the resources efficiently. In partnership with Dubai Police, RTA designed the whole Dubai traffic plan for World Cup to manage the traffic at the fan zone in Dubai Harbour. Spectators can use buses, marine transport and taxis to commute to/from Bluewater Island to Dubai Harbor.
As per the plan, the mobile teams will monitor and manage the traffic on King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street and ensure smooth traffic flow.
Dubai Metro and RTA Taxis
Besides Dubai Metro and extra taxi fleets, you can also find additional 700 Hala cabs available on Careem App ( Android | iOS). The service will serve football enthusiasts heading to watch a match in Dubai fan zones and travellers to and from the Al Maktoum International Airport. The taxi service will also be available round-the-clock even on weekends and public holidays. The RTA taxi booking in Dubai is quite convenient, follow this guide for more details. You can also use public transport Apps in Dubai to book a service without any hassle.
Public Buses
Besides the aforementioned transport options, RTA is also all set to carry fans to the decided FIFA World Cup locations by utilising 60 public buses. However, it is important to note here that the public bus service will only operate on the designated routes. For instance:
First Route: New DWC1
The first route will only operate until 20th Dec 2022. The first route is the new DWC1 which departs from Al Maktoum International Airport and passes via Dubai Metro Expo Station. The route will continue 24/7 to Ibn Battuta Bus Station every 30 minutes.
Second Route: F55
Route F55 will run from 5:00 am to 12:00 am with intervals of every 30 minutes. F55 is a metro feeder link service which provides a ride to/from Al Maktoum International Airport and Dubai Metro Expo Station.
Third Route: N55
You can use this route if you are planning to visit the fan zones at night. The night shuttle service operates from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am. The service also provides a commute between Maktoum International Airport and the Dubai Expo Metro Station.
Marine Transport
RTA has also included a marine public transportation system in Dubai transit plans for FIFA World Cup. The authority has allocated two Dubai ferries and one water taxi. The service timing of the RTA marine transport will be decided as per the match schedules. These marine transport services will bring passengers on a line linking Bluewaters Island with Dubai Harbour.
- Fare for economy class: AED 25 (one way)
- Fare for gold class: AED 35 (one way)
Fans Zones for FIFA World Cup 2022 in Dubai
Football enthusiasts living in Dubai can enjoy live streaming of one of the most anticipated FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar. The fan zones are arranged in several locations in Dubai; however, BUDX FIFA Fan Festival will be the main destination for all the supporters. Here are the timings of the BUDX FIFA Fan Festival located in Dubai Harbour.
Timings
- 20 November 2022 (05:00 – 03:00 pm)
- 21 to 28 November 2022 (12:00 pm – 03:00 am)
- 29 to 18 December 2022 (03:00 pm – 03:00 am)
RTA also supports other fan zones within Dubai such as Zero Gravity, Dubai Media City and Zero Gravity. If you plan to watch the FIFA World Cup in Dubai, check out these places and enjoy!
If you are planning to explore Qatar and watch the most exciting FIFA World Cup 2022 live, then here is how you can travel from UAE to Qatar.
With this, we conclude our guide on FIFA World Cup 2022 transport plan by RTA. You can also enjoy these routes by using your private vehicle. You can find a perfect used car for sale in the UAE to make the most out of this memorable event.
Stay tuned to the UAE’s top auto blog for more exciting announcements regarding FIFA World Cup Dubai transport plan.
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