As Dubai Metro turns 17, so does a lifetime of memories
I was twelve, the first time I tapped a Nol card at Dubai Airport Freezone metro station, backpack heavier than it needed to be, uniform still creased from my mother's iron, and I didn’t realize I was boarding not just a train, but the next fourteen years of my life. As Dubai Metro marked its seventeenth anniversary, I reminisced 14 years of my childhood, teenage and even adult life. Dubai Metro…
On the 17th birthday of Dubai Metro, a reporter reflects on the significant role it played in shaping their life. At age twelve, the reporter's first experience with a Nol card was at the Dubai Airport Freezone metro station, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey on the Red and Green Line. The reporter reminisces about the numerous memories created over the years, from school exams and job interviews to the first real commute of their career.
The consistent AC hum, robotic doors, and changing skyline of the city made the metro a constant in their life. The reporter recalls the excitement of high school, trading plans and snacks with fellow passengers, and the fear of the "No Eating" stickers. By 2017, they were more composed, but the simple routines remained unchanged.
The reporter highlights the transition from a nervous confession to their fiancé to a happy couple, all shared during their daily metro commute. They emphasize the safety and freedom provided by the metro, with officers always ready to assist when needed. The reporter concludes by acknowledging the 17 years of service to over 136.5 million metro users, but ultimately, their story is one of the kind faces that made the journey memorable.
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