Dubai Metro turns 17: 'We grew up with the train,' say long-time commuters

In a city that never stops moving, the Dubai Metro has become an unlikely pocket of solace — a place where even during rush-hour, there is a sense of community; where frantic job interviews are preceded by quiet moments of awe at the Burj Khalifa, and where strangers become lifelong friends.The Dubai Metro Red Line opened in September 2009, followed by the Green Line in September 2011. As the public transport turns 17 on September 9, Metro users are sharing the impact the rapid transit train net...

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