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    All the road closures to be aware of for New Year’s Eve in Dubai

    Lifeby Sarah Joseph4 hours ago With fireworks across the city and celebrations in different parts of Dubai, controlling the traffic is one of the most important aspects for a smooth system.As per an announcement by Dubai’s Events Security Committee (ESC) on Wednesday, a comprehensive plan to secure the New Year’s Eve festivities across Dubai has been made involving a total of 11,972 personnel including 5,574 police officers, 1,525 patrols, civil defence and ambulance vehicles for utmost safety and smooth management of the New Year’s Eve 2024.The comprehensive traffic management plan for 2024 New Year’s Eve celebrations in Dubai. #MyDubaiNewYear2024 pic.twitter.com/2TnscjyPLk— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 27, 2023So, if you’re looking to head to your New Year’s Eve celebrations, these are the main road closures to avoid.Al Asayel Street: closed from 4pmSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard: closed at 4pmBurj Khalifa: closed at 4pmLower deck Financial Center Street: closed at 4pmSukuk (DIFC) Street: Road will be closed from 8pmUpper Financial Center Street: Road will be closed starting at 9pmSheikh Zayed Road: Closed at 9pmFor those opting for public transport, these are the main factors to consider.Burj Khalifa Dubai Metro station will close at 5pm. Dubai Tram will operate from 9am until January 2, for 40 continuous hours, and the Dubai Metro will operate from 8am until January 1, 2024 at midnight.For all additional information make sure you follow Dubai Police and Dubai Road and Transport Authority social media channels. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature Image: Instagram @tonyrizk89 More

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    7 app-based car services in Dubai for a smooth ride

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    by Sarah Joseph
    32 seconds ago

    Tired of waiting in long queues for your next car ride? Dubai has all the right options for you.
    From premium cars to airport cabs, each app has a variety of options to choose from making travelling in the emirate an effortless task.
    After entering the destination and pickup point passengers can lay back and enjoy the hassle-free ride through any of these mobile apps. For utmost safety, each app includes 24/7 support, GPS tracking, and emergency assistance.
    So, for your next ride, Emirates Woman has curated a guide of all the car apps to download in Dubai for a seamless journey.
    Careem
    As a one-stop solution for all its users’ needs, this app has been operating in the country for over a decade. Without limiting to taxi services, the other options include delivery, recharging, transferring money, ordering food and shopping. To receive returns on every ride, customers can also subscribe to the rewards programme starting at Dhs19 per month.
    For more information visit careem.com
    Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC)
    In a smooth and innovative manner, customers can reserve taxis and limousines via the smart application. After registering on the app, passengers can select and reserve a vehicle, after which they search for the nearest one to the customer’s location. Payments can be made directly or through a credit card for a seamless process.
    For more information visit dubaitaxi.ae
    XXRide
    This global ridesharing and ride-hailing service allows customers to seamlessly book a ride after signing in within a few minutes. For an exception experience, the app also offers luxury car rides, making quality prices available at a lesser price. Without forgetting the little ones, the app offers baby car seats in the family category to ensure a safe and seamless ride for them.

    For more information visit xxride.com
    Uber
    While still operating independently across the Middle East, this ride-hailing American service was taken over by Careem in early 2020. As a premium airport car service, the app offers pickups and transportation with a click of a button. For any planned events, Uber has the option of requesting ride up to 30 days in advance at any time and on any day of the year.
    For more information visit uber.com
    WOW
    Dubai’s latest ride-sharing company, WOW Electronic Transport Services allows potential passengers to book rides and have luxury trips or even be a leader and drive with the app. Without limiting any onboarding customers, the app allows one to book a ride for family or friends with minimum effort. With stress-free rides, WOW ensures anyone can book a ride within minutes. To ensure women and children feel comfortable and safe, the app offers an exclusive premium journey for them at any given time of the day.
    For more information visit wowets.com
    BaronFleet
    This premium car booking platform is the GCC’s first on-demand premium service. From limousines to business class Mercedes options, customers can book via the app and opt for the cashless payment option. Whether an airport transfer or an hourly ride, professional chauffeurs ensure customers enjoy a comfortable luxury ride to their destination. With fixed rates, passengers can know the price estimate of their ride in advance.
    For more information visit baronfleet.com
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    Here’s why Uber prices now cost more in the UAE

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

    If you’re thinking to skip plans, this might be a good enough reason.
    The ride-hailing company, Uber Technologies Inc. will now charge as much as 11 percent more for certain trips as informed to their customers recently.
    The news regarding the second Uber hike was released post the announcement of petrol prices increasing in the UAE.
    According to the revised price hike Popular Comfort cars are Dhs3.13 per km fromDhs2.9, Black cars are Dhs3.67 which was previously Dhs3.4 and XL vehicles are Dhs3.73 per km, jumping from Dhs3.46.
    Nevertheless, Uber said, “The revised fare will help drives to continue to have sustainable earnings and continue to ensure riders can continue to travel the city comfortably.
    Since January 2022, the UAE has seen a hike in fuel prices by 56 percent due to an increase in global crude oil prices, thereby leading to this major hike for UAE residents and tourists.
    Per Emarat, an official announcement was made via their Twitter feed regarding the July 2022 fuel prices.

    أسعار الوقود الشهرية: أسعار الوقود لشهر يوليو 2022 وفقاً للجنة متابعة أسعار الجازولين والديزل في #الإمارات
    ⛽ Monthly Fuel Price Announcement:July 2022 fuel prices released by the #UAE Fuel Price Follow-up Committee pic.twitter.com/2vE4WBTfTu
    — Emarat (امارات) (@EmaratOfficial) June 30, 2022

    For the first time, UAE petrol prices have crossed the four dirham mark since the country’s fuel price deregulation in August 2015.
    Despite the prices being relatively higher than they were previously, according to Global Petrol Prices, the current price is well below the average globally. Currently being $1.47 (Dhs5.40) in the UAE, petrol prices on average in the US cost $1.37 (Dhs5.03) and in the UK cost $2.32 (Dhs 8.52).
    When it comes to oil production, Saudi Arabia continues to be the biggest OPEC producer, with UAE being the third followed by Kuwait.
    To receive an estimate of your ride, you can simply visit uber.com and input your details.
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