Dubai, June 22 -- In a strategic move to accommodate Dubai's growing public transport demand, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Emaar Properties, announced on Sunday, June 22, a major expansion of the Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall Metro Station.

The project aims to increase the station's hourly capacity from 7,250 to 12,320 passengers - a significant 65 percent boost.

The expansion initiative comes in response to a surge in ridership, especially during peak periods such as New Year's Eve, public holidays, and national events. Once completed, the upgraded station is expected to handle up to 220,000 passengers daily.

The project will see the station's total area grow from 6,700 square metres to 8,500 square metres. I...