Dubai Trolley
Dubai Trolley is a tram system in Downtown Dubai. It includes a number of trams specially designed for Emaar Properties, with an operational speed of 10 km per hour. The trolleys are double-decker and can convey 50 passengers, who can ride on the open deck or the air-conditioned seating. They convey passengers free of charge.
| Dubai Trolley | |
|---|---|
Exterior Design of Dubai Trolley | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Inactive |
| Owner | Emaar Properties |
| Locale | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Service | |
| System | Tram |
| History | |
| Opened | 2015 |
| Closed | 2019 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 1.1 km (0.68 mi) (Phase I) 4.6 km (2.9 mi) (total) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Operating speed | 16 kilometres per hour (9.9 mph) |
The Dubai Trolley project was announced by Emaar Properties on 23 April 2008, with opening proposed for the end of 2009. The total cost was put at AED 500 million.
The line on which the Dubai Trolleys travel will be built in three phases which will form a 7 km loop around Downtown Dubai.
As of 2019, Dubai Trolley is out of operation. Poles are located at tracks, tram vehicle number one is displayed to the public in the street, depot is used as a commercial area.