ABU DHABI // Fifty buses and 1,000 taxis will provide transport to and from Dubai International Stadium on Monday where Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is set to address more than 50,000 members of the public.
The Dubai’s Road and Transportation Authority is dedicating 40 double-decker buses to ferry spectators from Dubai Internet City Metro Station in Tecom to the stadium in Dubai Sports City.
The buses, which can each carry up to 81 passengers, will be operational from 3pm until 7pm and leave every 10 minutes.
The same buses will transport people back to the metro station from 9pm until 10.30pm.
A further 10 buses each with a capacity of 34 passengers will shuttle people from the designated parking lot to the stadium, from 3pm until 10.30pm.
Four thousand parking spots have also been made available near the stadium.
The RTA also said that testing on the Dubai Tram from August 17- 20 will disrupt services on the JBR and Marina loop.
Tram service from Dubai Marina Mall (station 4) until JBR (station 1) will not be available until Friday August 21 when normal service is set to resume.
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Know before you go
- Jebel Akhdar is a two-hour drive from Muscat airport or a six-hour drive from Dubai. It’s impossible to visit by car unless you have a 4x4. Phone ahead to the hotel to arrange a transfer.
- If you’re driving, make sure your insurance covers Oman.
- By air: Budget airlines Air Arabia, Flydubai and SalamAir offer direct routes to Muscat from the UAE.
- Tourists from the Emirates (UAE nationals not included) must apply for an Omani visa online before arrival at evisa.rop.gov.om. The process typically takes several days.
- Flash floods are probable due to the terrain and a lack of drainage. Always check the weather before venturing into any canyons or other remote areas and identify a plan of escape that includes high ground, shelter and parking where your car won’t be overtaken by sudden downpours.
How to wear a kandura
Dos
- Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
- Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
- Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester
Don’ts
- Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
- Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction
Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.
Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.
Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.
Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.
Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.
What are the guidelines?
Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.
Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.
Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.
Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.
Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.
Source: American Paediatric Association
