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Time Out Dubai
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Watsons brings Bali to Dubai with a summer glow-up experience you won't want to miss
Watsons is giving summer a serious upgrade with its brand-new Glow Island experience. From the team that brings you trending skincare and viral beauty from around the world, this feel-good takeover is offering everything from exclusive drops to free makeovers. And we are obsessed. You can visit the Bali-inspired Glow Island pop-up in store at Watsons, Mall of Emirates from Saturday June 28 to Sunday June 29, or again from Friday July 4 to Sunday July 6 between 4pm and 10pm. And if you miss those, you've got another chance at Dubai Mall from Friday July 11 to Sunday July 13 at the same time. This beauty weekend experience is worth the trip because it's no tickets, no cost and only good vibes and great, glowing skin. And who doesn't want that? So what can you expect? Free collagen ice cream and refreshing, hydrating drinks to cool off while you explore the best in global beauty. Whether you're after a full glam transformation or just curious to try new makeup to add to your collection, the stations are armed and ready. There'll be free full makeup makeovers, hair styling and even a nail bar so you can get a fresh set. If you love a selfie, don't miss the Bali-inspired photobooth. Plus, keep an eye out for exclusive giveaways and samples that'll make your beauty bag very happy. Explore viral skincare, TikTok-approved products, and must-haves from K-beauty and global cult brands, all under one roof. And the cherry on top? Shop for Dhs299 and you'll be in the running to win a trip for two to Bali, with flights and hotel fully covered. While you're there, try your luck at the Scratch & Win station for instant prizes and who knows, that Bali getaway could be yours! So, whether you're looking to get your hands on that viral K-beauty serum or want to try out a new look, Watsons is where you should head this weekend, because this is where beauty comes to shine. Free. 4pm-10pm, Sat Jun 28-Sun Jun 29, Fri Jul 4-Sun Jul 6. Mall of the Emirates; Fri Jul 11-Sun Jul 13. Dubai Mall .
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Unveiled: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station to undergo major expansion to boost capacity by 65%
DUBAI: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Emaar Properties, has announced the expansion of Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station to accommodate growing passenger demand, particularly during New Year's Eve, public holidays, and national events and holidays. The project expands the station's area from 6,700 to 8,500 square metres, increasing its hourly capacity from 7,250 to 12,320 passengers, registering 65% rise. Once complete, the station will serve up to 220,000 passengers per day. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority said: 'The Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station is a key hub in the Dubai Metro network, thanks to its strategic location near Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Downtown. It serves as a convenient and efficient gateway for residents and visitors, particularly during large-scale events and holidays, particularly New Year's Eve, Eids, national events and public holidays.' 'This expansion project responds to sustained and rising demand for metro services, with projections extending to 2040. Passenger numbers during New Year's Eve exceed 110,000, and the station has recorded an average annual rider-ship growth of 7.5% over the past five years,' he stated. Al Tayer added: 'Since its opening in early 2010, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station has experienced consistent growth in usage. Passenger numbers rose from 6.13 million in 2013 to 7.254 million in 2016, reaching 7.885 million in 2019, averaging 43,000 boarding and alighting daily.' 'In 2022, the figure climbed to 8.827 million, surpassed 10.202 million in 2023 (56,000 daily average), and exceeded 10.577 million in 2024, with nearly 58,000 daily boarding and alighting,' he revealed. He explained that, in addition to the planned expansion of the station's area from 6,700 to 8,500 square metres, the project included provisions for enhancing entrances and pedestrian bridges to facilitate access, expanding concourse and platform areas, installing additional escalators and elevators, and separating entry and exit gates to optimise passenger movement. It also included increasing the number of fare gates and expanding commercial spaces to boost revenue. Further elements included integration with public transport and other mobility modes, along with landscaping enhancements. The architectural design of Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station follows the same concept applied to elevated stations on the Red and Green Lines of Dubai Metro. Inspired by the shape of a seashell, the station maintains an interior design philosophy that prioritises safety, security, and ease of movement. It emphasises clarity and simplicity while reducing walking distances wherever possible. The internal layout preserves visual connectivity, and ground-level entrances are seamlessly integrated with public transport and alternative mobility options such as bicycles and e-scooters. The station also offers direct pedestrian access and smooth integration with the surrounding urban environment. It is designed to be fully inclusive, considering the needs of People of Determination, senior citizens, residents, and parents with strollers.
Arabian Business
6 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
RTA announces major Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall metro station expansion
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to expand the Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall Metro Station in partnership with Emaar Properties. The move is part of the authority's efforts to meet rising passenger demand during peak periods including New Year's Eve, public holidays, and national events. #RTA, in collaboration with Emaar Properties, announced the expansion of Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall Metro Station to boost capacity by 65%. In addition to the planned expansion of the station's area from 6,700 to 8,500 square metres, the project included provisions for enhancing… — RTA (@rta_dubai) June 22, 2025 Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa metro station expansion to handle 220,000 daily passengers The expansion will increase the station's area from 6,700 to 8,500 square metres, boosting hourly capacity from 7,250 to 12,320 passengers – a 65 per cent increase, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) said in a statement. Upon completion, the station will accommodate up to 220,000 passengers per day. 'The Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station is a key hub in the Dubai Metro network, thanks to its strategic location near Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and )Dubai Downtown(. It serves as a convenient and efficient gateway for residents and visitors, particularly during large-scale events and holidays, particularly New Year's Eve, Eids, national events and public holidays,' Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority said. 'This expansion project responds to sustained and rising demand for metro services, with projections extending to 2040. Passenger numbers during New Year's Eve exceed 110,000, and the station has recorded an average annual ridership growth of 7.5% over the past five years,' he added. The station has experienced consistent growth since opening in early 2010. Al Tayer revealed passenger numbers rose from 6.13 million in 2013 to 7.254 million in 2016, reaching 7.885 million in 2019 with an average of 43,000 daily boardings and alightings. 'In 2022, the figure climbed to 8.827 million, surpassed 10.202 million in 2023 (56,000 daily average), and exceeded 10.577 million in 2024, with nearly 58,000 daily boarding and alighting,' he revealed. The expansion project includes enhanced entrances and pedestrian bridges to facilitate access, expanded concourse and platform areas, and additional escalators and elevators. Entry and exit gates will be separated to optimise passenger movement, whilst the number of fare gates will increase alongside expanded commercial spaces to boost revenue. The project will integrate with public transport and other mobility modes, and include landscaping enhancements. The architectural design follows the same concept applied to elevated stations on the Red and Green Lines of Dubai Metro. Inspired by the shape of a seashell, the station maintains an interior design philosophy that prioritises safety, security, and ease of movement. The design emphasises clarity and simplicity whilst reducing walking distances where possible. The internal layout preserves visual connectivity, and ground-level entrances are integrated with public transport and alternative mobility options such as bicycles and e-scooters. The station offers direct pedestrian access and integration with the surrounding urban environment. It is designed to be inclusive, considering the needs of People of Determination, senior citizens, residents, and parents with strollers.
The National
6 days ago
- Business
- The National
Major expansion plan for Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall Metro Station unveiled
Transport authorities on Sunday launched a major expansion project for the Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall Metro Station that will increase capacity by more than 5,000 passengers an hour. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has joined forces with leading UAE developer Emaar Properties to carry out the large-scale upgrade, to help keep pace with surging passenger numbers amid Dubai's continuing population boom. The number of journeys made at the station – which connects travellers to two popular tourist attractions in Dubai's biggest shopping centre and the world's tallest building – soared from six million in 2013 to more than 10.5 million last year. The scheme will expand the station from 6,700 to 8,500 square metres and enable it to accommodate 12,318 passengers an hour, up from 7,244. The wide-ranging project will feature improvements to entrances and pedestrian bridges to boost access, extending concourse and platform areas, additional escalators and elevators, and separating entry and exit gates to ease passenger movement. The number of fare gates will increase, with more commercial spaces integrated to raise revenue. On track for growth The move comes as ambitious plans to expand the Dubai Metro network gather pace. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced this month that work was under way on the emirate's flagship Blue Line project. The public transport master plan is set to transform the north-east of the city, easing traffic congestion and establishing a direct link with Dubai International Airport. The Dh18 billion ($5.17 billion) project – which is to open in 2029 to coincide with the 20th anniversary of Dubai Metro's launch – will include 14 new stations and add 30km to the Metro network, with 15.5km underground. The expansion is part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which has easier commuting among its top priorities, to cater for a fast-growing population. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority said the Blue Line would connect five principal urban regions of Dubai – Bur Dubai/Deira, Downtown/Business Bay, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Marina/JBR and Expo City Dubai. When completed, the Metro network will be 131km long and encompass 78 stations served by 168 trains. The number of Dubai Metro passengers is expected to exceed 300 million in 2026 and reach 320 million by 2031, Dubai Media Office has reported. Bolstering Dubai's public transport network is viewed as crucial to efforts to address traffic congestion as the emirate's population increases at a rapid pace. Dubai's population stood at 3.962 million as of Sunday, up from 3.754 million on the corresponding date in 2024.
Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
RTA announces expansion of Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall Metro Station
Dubai's RTA announced it would be expanding the Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall Metro Station to accommodate growing number of users, particularly during New Year celebrations, holidays, and major events. The Roads and Transport authority made the announcement in cooperation with Emaar Properties on Sunday, June 22. The station's area will increase from 6,700 square meters to 8,500 square meters, while its hourly capacity will rise from 7,250 passengers to 12,320 — an increase of 65 per cent. Once the expansion is complete, the station will be able to accommodate up to 220,000 passengers per day. The expansion project aims to accommodate ongoing growth in passenger numbers, which is expected to continue through 2040. During New Year celebrations alone, the station receives more than 110,000 passengers. Over the past five years, the station has recorded an average annual growth of 7.5 per cent in the number of users. Matar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at the RTA, stated: 'The Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall Metro Station is one of the most important stations in the Dubai Metro network due to its strategic location near Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Downtown Dubai. The station is the most convenient choice for residents and visitors heading to these key destinations, especially during New Year celebrations and national events."
