Hopping around Dubai Creek

DUBAI // Something that promises to give tourist transport a lift is taking shape on Dubai Creek.

For some weeks, the city has been testing a hop-on, hop-off water bus service that is expected to be in full swing by the time the new Metro opens in September.

The trial runs have been low-key, with only about 10 passengers hopping on and off each day.

But Mohammed Obaid al Mulla, the chief executive of the Roads and Transport Authority’s marine agency, believes passenger numbers will increase after a marketing campaign next month and once the first Dubai Metro line opens.

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