Public Transportation Design Financing & Regulations Construction O&M Overview Dubai Marina was established in 2003, and stretches over 3 km along the Persian Gulf shoreline. Dubai Marina is flanked by Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City, and the area currently provides employment to thousands of people, and accommodates more than 120,000 residents in towers and high-end villas. Since 2013, the area has seen an impressive growth thereby resulting in road congestion during peak-hours, which has become a major issue negatively impacting the life of commuters either living, working or visiting the area. In 2008, The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority decided to build the first tram in the region in order to provide residents and visitors with an alternative and sustainable

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