Photo: Services between Ibn Battuta & JLT metro stations Dubai to be suspended

Services between Ibn Battuta and Jumeirah Lake Towers metro stations will be suspended for more than one year starting January 5.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) made the announcement via the RTA Twitter account today. Work is underway for the new route 2020 line, and this suspension will enable progress. Service will resume in mid 2019 and in the meantime, regular bus routes will be put in place for commuters.

Starting 5 Jan 2018, @RTA_Dubai suspends Red Line metro service between Ibn Battuta & Jumeirah Lakes Towers stations to enable progress in Route 2020 Project, service resume mid 2019 #Dubai http://pic.twitter.com/c4XP9E03v2

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 10, 2017