Dubai-based real estate developer, Nakheel, opened the new Al Ittihad Park Station for the passengers using The Palm Monorail to have an easy access to Palm Jumeirahs central park, thousands of residences, and the Golden Mile Galleria mall.
Located at the heart of The Palms Al Ittihad Park, the station is just minutes away from The Golden Mile and within easy reach of The Shoreline Apartments. Upcoming developments include Nakheel Mall and The Pointe, both of which will have their own Monorail stop.
The number of Palm Monorail users has risen by 70% in the last four years. In 2013 there were 590,000 passengers, with 685,000 in 2014, almost 878,000 in 2015 and a million in 2016. With around 3,000 people now taking trips each day, the number of passengers in 2017 is expected to exceed 1.1 million.
Nakheel chairman, Ali Rashid Lootah, said: The Palm Monorail is one of Palm Jumeirahs biggest success stories. The opening of Al Ittihad Park Station is a massive boost for the islands investors, residents, visitors and retailers, and further cements our commitment to providing new services and attractions at this world-famous community. More people than ever can now enjoy the growing number of facilities on Palm Jumeirah without using a car to reach them.
The Palm Monorail, which opened in 2009, currently runs from Gateway Station to Atlantis Aquaventure, stopping at the new Al Ittihad Park Station in between. Trains run every 11 minutes, from 9am until 10.30pm daily.