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" Brand: BumGenius / Type: Nappies "
With my first child, born in 2001, I had a little interest in cloth nappies but never found enough information about them or places that sold them, so we used disposables all the way. With the birth of my second child this year I decided we were going to go the cloth route as they seem to be becomming more popular and are much easier to find now. Many councils promote the use of "real nappies" now, where I live they offer a £30 cash back incentive if you fill out a form which is then signed by your health visitor. Most areas have similar schemes running.
Upon deciding that cloth was the way to go, I had a good look around on the internet and was completely overwhelmed by the choices availiable. If you think of cloth nappies as being the old fashioned terry squares with pins and plastic pants, then it's time to think again. I built up a stash of different types of nappies to see which ones I liked best. I have terry squares, pre-folds, fitted nappies and a range of pretty covers to go with these. But my favorites in my stash have to be the bumgenius all in one nappies.
BumGenius all in one nappies are designed to adjust with your baby as they grow so that they can be used from birth until potty training. This is achived with stretchy fastening tabs, a wide velcro strip at the front allowing you to fasten the tabs wherever needed and sets of poppers on the front which allow you to adjust the rise of the nappy to suit the size of the baby. It is worth noting that all babies grow at different rates and if you have a small newborn or a large toddler then you might find problems with fit, but anything in between this should be fine. My son was born 9lbs 1oz and so I haven't had the problem of him being too small for the nappies to fit nicely, the reccomended weight for the nappies is 7-35lbs.
The nappies consist of a shell and an insert. The shell is waterproof on the outside (but not plasticy feeling) and has a soft lining inside, between the outer part and the lining there is a pocket in which you place an insert. The nappies come with two different inserts, a newborn insert and a thicker one. You can put either one of the inserts, or even both of them into the pocket depending on how much absorbency you need.
Caring for the nappies isn't difficult at all, no soaking or boil washes in sight! The dirty nappies simply need to be stored in a bucket with a mesh liner or a wet bag until you do a wash load. You should separate the insert from the shell before washing, I do this before putting the nappy in the bucket sothat when it's time to wash I have no messing about. When you have enough nappies for a wash load you just put the mesh or wet bag with the nappies straight into the machine. A 60 degree cycle is reccomended, some people wash lower than this though. I find that washing the nappies on a cool pre wash cycle helps to prevent things staining and then washing at 40 degrees with a little nappy sanitiser added to the washing powder works for me.
I initially bought just one of these nappies to try and quickly decided I loved it, so I now have several of these nappies and use them mainly at nightime or when I am going to be out of the house for a while. There are oh so many reasons that I love these nappies and even my friends who initally thought I was crazy for using cloth have come round to the idea after seeing these.
Money is a big advantage to these nappies. Other types of cloth nappy tend to be cheaper than all in ones, but they are still cost effective and do have advantages over other types of cloth that make the price worthwhile for most people. You pay on average £14 per BumGenius all in one nappy (a disposable costs on average around 16p per nappy, obviosuly depending on brand and size). Although the initial payout might be high, you only have to pay it once for something that will last you until potty training, unlike dispoasables which need buying every week and it doesn't take long to work out that in the long run cloth is the cheaper option. If like me you choose to use reusable wipes too then you save even more money. Also, there is no need for nappy bags, so again,you save even more!
The next big advantage for me is that my baby is comfortable. I have had no problems with nappy rash at all whilst using these nappies, they are soft next to my babies skin (have you ever felt a dispoasble? They are itchy/scratchy feeling and paper or plastic feeling around the legs and midriff, imagine wearing one yourself all day every day, not nice!) and they are effective at keeping him dry. My son is what you would call a "heavy wetter" and I have never had problems with leaks or the nappy feeling too wet even after night time use due to being able to adjust the absorbency to suit our needs. I have also never had problems with explosive poo, way too many times during the first week where I was using disposables I found that the nappy just didn't contain everything. I'm sure I'm not the only parent to find that not only do I have a dirty nappy to change, but also everything else the baby is wearing due to everything going all up baby's back! This was a common problem with my daughter when using disposables too, no matter what brand we tried.
Other advantages are that I never have to worry about running low on nappies, it's a good talking point to help you make friends with other parents (everyone always has lots of questions about cloth nappies), I don't have to deal with nasty smells (pop them in the bucket and close the lid and all the smells stay in the bucket, put a few drops of tea tree oil in the bucket and you don't even get nasty smells when you open it up again, yet disposables lying about even in nappy bags smell horid!) and they look so much nicer than disposables (they come in a range of solid colours to suit boys or girls).
If all that wasn't enough to convince you just how wonderful these nappies are, then there are also big environmental advantages to using them. Disposable nappies take up huge amounts of land fill space (an average of 8 nappies a day, over 2-3 years, just one child makes so much waste!) and nappies are toxic waste that takes 200-500 years to decompose! I may use my washing machine a little more, but that is not using up half as much energy as producing and distributing the amount of disposable nappies I would need.
I am yet to find any disadvantages to using these nappies.
Overall I think this is a wonderful, well designed product that I would urge anyone with children in nappies to try.
Also posted on Ciao under the same username.
I have followed the care instructions to the letter, all the advice on how to put these nappies on (as on their main web site) and these nappies leak-BIG TIME.They were so-so until my son reached about 4 mnths; contained most of it's contents, but already showing a tendency to leak out the leg. After he reached around 4mnths they did nothing but leak- from the leg, sometimes out the back and bizarrely even out the label at the side. I have to change them every 2hrs MAX. It's true that sometimes the nappies are sodden, however it's also true that often they are not.I've switched to disposables at night as these nappies can't cope with his 12 hr sleeps!
I have a few of these Bumgenius Version 3 in my nappy collection, and I have recently increased the quantities due to my daughter growing out of some of her other nappies. I chose to get more of this particular type because I have come to the conclusion that they are actually the best reusable nappy out there. Without a shadow of a doubt.
When I received my first Bumgenius, I was really pleased with the way it looked; it seemed to be an extremely well thought-out design, made from high quality materials, and looked like it would last the distance. It is a 'birth to potty' nappy so these factors are very important.
**Nappy Type**
The Bumgenius V3 is a birth to potty pocket nappy. The phrase 'birth to potty' simply means that the nappy is designed to fit a newborn baby as well as a toddler, i.e. it grows with your child from birth, until they are potty trained, so you don't need to buy any other nappy as your child grows (as long as you have a good supply of these!)
The way you adjust the sizing is by a series of poppers across the front which alter the rise of the nappy, and these allow the nappy to have 3 different size settings; so you have small, medium and large. The Velcro fastening around the waist is also very adjustable so this easily fits around a newborn's tummy as well as a podgy toddler.
Then the 'pocket' part of the nappy is a pocket (the gap between the fleece liner and the nappy outer) where you stuff the absorbent material. This nappy comes supplied with two inserts, a small one for a newborn, and a large one which can be adjusted 2 sizes down depending on what setting you have the nappy on. I currently use them both together (with the large insert on the medium setting) as my daughter is 22 months old, so she needs a good absorbent nappy, but either can be used separately depending on the absorbency needed for your child.
**Appearance and Fit**
If you like jazzy patterned nappies, then maybe you won't be impressed with the way the Bumgenius looks because they are very plain. But they do come in a range of pastel shades; I have a nice pale pink one and a butternut one. They are nothing spectacular, but you cannot deny that they look nice.
As I said earlier, I was very impressed with the look and feel of the nappy, especially the outer cover, it seems just that bit more high quality and robust than a lot of other nappies I have tried. And the soft fleecy inner which sits next to your baby's bottom felt really soft, and would be nice and comfortable for baby. Anyway, once I had adjusted it to the correct size for my daughter (she is about 24lbs but tall and slim so I had it on the medium setting), I laid her down and positioned it around her bum. As it's a pocket nappy, there is only one piece to fit (just like a disposable), and the way the nappy is designed made it really easy to get a snug fit, it sits nice and secure around her waist (with plenty to spare if she puts a lot of weight on!), and the elasticated legs are also really snug with no gaping when she moves.
Once on, the nappy looked great, it looked really neat and tidy with no lumps or bumps anywhere, it didn't restrict her in any way at all and she seemed really comfortable wearing it. It really is a lovely looking nappy. But, no matter how *good* the nappy looks and fits, the most important thing is the way it performs.
First impressions last, and the first time I used this nappy I remember thinking it was unbelievable how reliable it really was. I have been through my fair share of pocket nappies, and if I'm honest most of them have left me feeling very disappointed (apart from the Thirsties Duo Diaper - see review), but this one has been a gem right from the start.
The inserts are obviously extremely absorbent and hold onto the moisture really well. But not only that, the outer cover is a work of art because even when the inserts are saturated (and I mean COMPLETELY drenched when I have forgotten to change her soon enough...) the cover still manages to hold the moisture at bay. And even when the nappy is at saturation point, there is no sagging as you would get in many other nappies. This one stays very neat around the bottom despite holding onto vast quantities of urine. It's amazing and has really surprised me with how brilliantly it works.
The fact that I can forget to change her just shows that it's an amazing nappy, because if I forgot to change a different nappy, the proof would be all over her trousers...
**Washing and Drying**
Washing these nappies is easy. Simply drop any solids into the loo, remove the inserts from the outer cover and store them all in a bucket until you have enough dirty nappies to form a load. Once you have enough to wash, just wash them with non-bio on whatever wash cycle you see fit (I usually do a prewash or an extended standard wash, depending on soilage). The recommended temperature is 40 degrees but you can wash them up to 60 if you think it necessary. I sometimes do a 60, but more often than not I wash them at 40 degrees, and I usually do an extra rinse, just to make sure I've washed all the soap suds away.
I have been surprised at how well the nappies have survived numerous washes. Obviously the inserts didn't take very long to turn dull and greyish, but the covers have remained in the same condition as when I bought them. There has been no bobbling or deterioration whatsoever and this has really impressed me because many other nappy covers do tend to lose their colour or start to attract fluff, but so far these have managed to avoid any of this.
The drying time is also pretty impressive. The nappy cover (as with most nappy covers) dries within a couple of hours, on the line or inside on an airer (they take a lot less time than this on a hot day). The inserts take quite a bit longer than that but I think they still dry out in a reasonable amount of time. Take today for instance, we've had no sunshine and no wind, and yet they dried within about 6 hours outside on the line. I think that's quite good timing; it's something I'm happy with anyway.
For someone who has been through numerous different types, brands and sizes of nappy, this one most definitely comes out on top in every way possible. At the moment, there are only 3 brands of nappy in my collection which I will put my full support behind, and this is the first one on the list, the second being the Close Parent Bamboo Pop-In, and the third being the Thirsties Duo Diaper.
But for the ease of use, fit, appearance, and all round performance of the Bumgenius V3, it really is a winner, and it's a nappy that anyone could use and not struggle with. There really are no excuses not to use this nappy.
**Other Information**
The Bumgenius V3 has since been updated to a V4, but as far as I can tell the only difference is that they have added more colours to the range, they fit a wider size range, and you now have the choice of poppers to fasten at the waist as well as Velcro. The all round performance, fit and looks remain the same.
And with this being updated, stocks of the V3 are currently on sale on many baby websites. I have just bought a couple more for around £11 each, so if you want one cheap you'd better hurry!
Or failing that just put a search into Google for Bumgenius V3 and something is bound to pop up.
The Version 4 retails for around £14.99 and can be found on many baby websites.
We had decided before my son was born that we would use resuables. I spent absolutely ages pouring over different websites as to which ones were the best and went to a demonstration evening. In the end, we decided on BumGenius. My local council also gave us £25 cashback as an incentive - well worth checking out. We bought about 20 of the V2 nappies and thought they were wonderful - at first. We were told that they were birth to potty and would even last for a 2nd or 3rd child. They didn't - they failed after about 14 months. The elastic went at the side and they were leaking after every change as they weren't waterproof anymore.
I did a few calculations and worked out that it was still just as cheap in the long run to buy another set of reusables at this point. Also, I hoped that they might last for another baby in the future. I estimated that it would cost about 40p every time I washed a load including washing powder, electricity e.t.c without the cost of the actual nappies. I think this is probably even a overestimate but you get the rough idea.
So I complained and got 15 V3 nappies at a very good price because I didn't want to give up on reusables and hadn't seen a bad review of the V3.
They come in a great variety of colours and look really snazzy. People do a double take when I tell them I have resuables as they picture the old terry towelling squares and a load of hassle but these really aren't hard work. The V3 come with an outer which is waterproof on the outside but allows liquid in through the fleecy side. There are 2 inserts, one supposed to be for newborn but I tend to use it with the bigger insert if we are going out as it lasts longer between changes. The size can be adjusted with poppers growing as your little does. The easy to fasten velcro straps make then just as easy to put on as disposibles and they aren't too bulky.
I use a nappy liner with each one so generally any pooh is easy to lift out with the liner. (Although messy ones always somehow find their way to the side!) I then pull the inserts out and put them and outer into a dry nappy bin lined with a mesh bag ready for washing. The bin can smell after a few nappies but a few drops of tea tree oil usually does the trick. I wash them about every 3 - 4 days on 60 degrees. Every now and then I do an extra rinse as they can get clogged up with detergent which reduces the absorbancy. You should only use a third to a quarter of your normal dose of powder/liquid and never use fabric conditioner or stain remover. Mine go on the radiators in winter for about an hour before they are dry and on the line in better weather for about the same time.
I use a Tots Bots Bamboozle nappy at night as the V3 just isn't up to the task of lasting all night without becoming soaking.
I've had the V3 for about 4 months now and I am hoping that they don't go the same way as the V2. So far so very good though so I have high hopes!
Bumgenius are a cloth nappy. But not a cloth nappy like you know! Gone are the days where you spend hours folding terry towling squares and using nappy pins. Gone are the days of big plastic knickers.
Welcome to the world of the Bumgenius. They are a fab nappy - they are what's called a pocket nappy. This means exactly what it says on the tin - there is a pocket inside where you stuff absorbent material. They have a waterproof layer underneath the pocket which ensures they don't leak and a soft lining which keeps baby's bottom dry, allowing any wetness to go to the absorbent bit.
The absorbent bit consists of 2 layers of microfleece which work fantastically. The nappy does up with velcro and has poppers on the front which allow the size of the nappy to be changed to fit both a newborn and a toddler alike. The size ranges from 7lb to 35lb and I completely agree with this - my one week old son was put into BG's and is still now in them at 15 months with plenty of growing room.
It is my staple nappy that I always reach for in the nappy box if I want reliability and cuteness alike. They come in a range of colours which are all gorgeous.
These nappies are the closest you get to disposable nappies and therefore are completely dad and nan proof! I would definitely recommend these nappies. And they are great value for money.
Bum genius is a pocket nappy, pocket nappies are the nappies most similar to disposables. They consist of a PUL outer (Polyurethane laminate is a breathable waterproof fabric) and come with a newborn insert and a standard insert with each nappy.
I started using these with my newborn from 5 weeks, they do say from birth (7lbs) even though my little one was 7lbs at birth these were still too big so I waited a little while.
Even at 8 weeks old these were still large on the waist think Simon Cowell. However these have been a great nappy, the only down side being that if your little one, like mine is slender, especially around the leg, then be prepared or a few nappy explosions, as the elastic around the leg fits better when baby puts a little weight on, but I did not find this any different than with the leading disposables that we used in the weeks prior.
Poo explosions are more so in breast fed babies. The BGs have contained messy poo really well, which surprised me. So I'd say from 4 weeks you should be fine to use them, as long as the elastic fits snugly around the legs to keep any mess in.
The other negative of these nappies is that if you do not use a drier like myself the inserts can take a long time to dry, however the outer itself dries very quickly. My remedy has been to buy more inserts, especially bamboo inserts/boosters as they are very absorbent for a heavy wetter.
Boosters are pads of material which can be inserted into nappies to increase their absorbency. This is particularly useful if you wish your nappy to last a night. They can be made of many different materials including, cotton, hemp, bamboo, and micro fibre.
To Wash
I dry pail in a bucket, lined with a laundry mesh, which has a locking lid to keep the smells in...When there are about 12 in there (I have a stash of 20) I bung them in the wash
I put a few drops of tea tree oil on a sanitary towel and stick it to the bottom of the bin lid to keep any potential smells at bay.
I wouldn't wet pail as these nappies have the waterproofing attached, and it can shorten their useful life. If you do want to wet pail, just wet pail the pads not the outer. It's the pads that get detergent build up anyway and not the outer.
A cold rinse followed by either 40/60 depending on how heavily soiled they are, se a non bio powder but not tablets as you only need about 1/4 of the normal amount you would use and that's for a full load (I personally use soap flakes as my daughter has sensitive skin)
Some people don't bother to rinse again, but personally i re rinse as soap build up on the inserts will reduce absorbency and result in leaks.
DO not be tempted to use stain removers on these nappies as it will reduce absorbency, the best way to get them white again is to simply line dry in the sun and i like me you do not live in a sunny climate (who does in the UK) simply hang to dry in the window on a clothes airier as the sunlight bleaches them back to being white, takes a little longer indoors, I did not believe it myself but have been doing it this way during our rainy summer
You can tumble dry the inserts but on a low setting, the only thing I would not tumble dry is my PUL outer as it can ruin them
Price -
Most websites have specials on Bum genius if you buy more. If you buy more than 15 they're approximately 13.64 each.
Council schemes - a lot of councils run nappy schemes (but not all) if interested in using reusable nappies worth giving them a call and asking
Mine runs
One month free trial with a nappy laundry service
2 week trial using home laundry kit (can then claim a £30 voucher at the end of the trial to spend on reusable nappies- £30 returnable deposit or this option)
Apparently you save £600 from birth to potty using cloth. This takes into account washing costs. Can't remember where I saw this. Obviously the savings are more on second and subsequent children
The real savings come if you don't tumble dry. Washing machines are pretty efficient (especially modern A-rated ones), but tumble dryers are really electricity-guzzling.
If you tumble dry all your nappies, then there is still a small cost saving, but nowhere near as much.
Don't forget that kids raised in cloth usually get out of nappies a bit earlier than those in disposalbles too (they don't lose the association between peeing and being wet, so potty training is usually easier). There are savings to be made there too.
Welcome to the cloth nappy addict.
I first found out about cloth nappies after speaking on a cloth nappy forum to some mums and i just bought one Bumgenius Nappie in blue.
it arrived and it went on. 4 hours later Ben was still dry. i thought wow, and that was 2 years ago and 70 cloth nappies later i always go for this nappy
In the UK we through over 8 billion disposable nappies away each year.
so i wanted to do my little bit for the environment and use cloth nappies.
buy 15 nappies and you will save £1000 in the 2.5 years of using these.
The Bumgeniuse Nappy is a one size - this fits birth to toddler
it adjust in size via poppers on the font. it says it fits from 7lb but i had this nappy on my 10 week perm baby when he was 7 weeks old at 5lb and fitted great.
This is what they call a pocket nappies it has a pocket at the back of the nappies that runs all along the nappies this is were the insert in placed in to the nappy.
The nappy has a water proof layer in which means no nasty plastic wraps.
it comes with two microfiber inserts one is small one that you use for your new born days (mean baby will not have such a huge cloth nappy bum)
Larger one that you adjust again small med and large - you adjust these via the poppers on the insert. you use this insert in the nappy from about 9-10lb.
you adjust the nappy to the size you need and place the insert in to the nappy. and just place the nappy on to the baby.
The nappy is set up like a disposable - Velcro taps. you just adjust the Velcro to fit the child.
it comes to changing Nappie you take off like a disposable nappy and dispose of the waist down the toilet and place in a nappy bucket.
Comes to washing take your nappies
remove insert
place in washing machine
add 1/4 of washing powder
No softener
normal wash
tumble dry on low heat or line dry - quick drying
Easy as 1,2,3
I use these full time on 2 children, my husbands uses these
both grandmas and both great grandma's use these.
one you tried these you will not go back.
My two children will never been seen in any other nappy but a bumgenius nappy
If you think cloth nappies are still big terry towelling ones you fold and pin then struggle to put on the waterproof pants these make you think again. A bumgenius nappy exactly like a disposable and that includes trying to get a good fit on a wriggly baby. The nappy has a sewn on outer waterproof layer that comes in several colours or plain boring white. It's a birth to potty nappy that poppers up from a small, to a medium or large fit. This makes it a very economical choice compared to the sized nappies. You only need to wash it once before use compared to other nappy fabrics like hemp or bamboo that need several washes to increase absorbancy.
They come with 2 microfibre booster pads including a slim one for a newborn so the nappy isn't too bulky. A thicker booster pad is also included that's size adjustable to fit the nappy in all 3 sizes. You can also fold it to give extra absorbancy in front (for a boy) or the back (for a girl).
The velcro tabs make getting a tight fit round the tummy and legs easy to avoid leaks. I didn't have many problems with leaking bf explosive poo either (can't say the same for the disposables he was in first!) The fleece lining keeps my son's bum really dry too even overnight. The pocket is big enough for extra boosting if you have a heavy wetter.
Washing is easy pull the booster pad out, attach the velcro to the laundry tabs on the inside and dry pail in a laundry bag held in a bucket (chuck the lot in the machine without touching the nappies!)
The fleece lining does stain slightly from bf poo but this always comes out when hung in the sun for a couple of hours. And after a few washing cycles mine have always come out nice and white again. Also most nappy rash creams block the fleece lining and make leaks more likely, but using a disposable liner or extra fleece liner with them gets rid of this problem.
I love these nappies and the best part is you can either use them again on your next or sell them - they keep quite a high second hand value. You can get these nappies from lots of independent nappy shops but they are also stocked in argos and mothercare.
My son is now 13 months old after use every day they still look as good now as they did when I bought them. They have fitted him perfectly and still do. The only disaster is when he has no bodysuit on he can undo the velcro tabs and the only time he's done it made a really horrible mess. I have rarely had a leak even with smooshy teething poo. I really can't rate these enough.
We started using these when my daughter was 10wks old. We had tried a few different types of cloth nappy, and this was by far the best for us.
She was a very skinny 9lb when we started with them and at first the insert was too bulky on the 2.0 so we used hemp in the pocket instead.
The 3.0 solves this problem by providing a newborn insert, which we now use as an extra boosting layer as my daughter is 18months and needs more absorbency.
I love this nappy for it's ease of use- it's no different than putting on a disposable, and the poppers for adjusting the rise make it easy to find the right fit for your child. They dry overnight, much faster than any of my other cloth nappies, and they aren't too big and bulky under clothes. I have yet to buy a size bigger than needed to accommodate these nappies.
My only reservation is for newborn use. I tried them on my son when he was born and the legs weren't tight enough to hold his breastfed poo. He was a good 8lb 5oz size too. Perhaps they've stretched a bit from use with my daughter and a new one wouldn't be a problem? I'm still not sure I'd recommend them to new parents though.
My daughter's nursery has been happy to use them as they're so easy to work with, and even my father-in-law can work them out! A great option if you want others to use them for you.
I have used many reusable nappy brands and my husband and I agree that Bum Genius is by far the easiest, it's as easy to use as a disposable, but much better for the land fill sites.
These nappies retail around £15 each and can be used from newborn to when you little one is potty trained. The snap poppers at the front is a great system so you can adjust the waist height of the nappy for a newborn, and the Velcro sides are the same as disposables, so you can adjust the tummy size.
My son has skinny legs and we found disposables leaked, but with the great fir you get from a bum genius, we no longer have this problem.
We use nappy lines to ensure the solid waste is flushable, then just pop the nappy in the nappy bin (with a drop of eucalyptus oil to keep it smelling fresh) and wash when you have 7 or 8 used nappies.
I don't think you can beat the sight of a baby in a reusable nappy and I'd use Bum genius above other reusable's as they are so easy to use and when you're done you can sell them on. Win Win!
I spent many an hour researching reuseable nappies, and my first trial of them nearly put me off altogether. However, I was then recomended Bumgenius by a friend and am a complete convert.
Bumgenius V3 are a birth to potty nappy meaning they can be used from the moment your baby is born until they are potty trained, without the need to keep buying new sizes. The nappy can be 'poppered' into 3 different sizes using rows of press studs on the outer and inner parts.
They are a pocket style nappy, composing of the waterproof outer part which is stuffed with an absorbent inner. The nappy comes complete with a multi-size microfleece inner plus a smaller newborn insert which can also be used as a booster. You can in fact stuff the nappy with anything absorbent, friends have used muslins, hemp inserts and microfibre cleaning cloths to name a few.
The nappies are very easy to use. After washing, the inserts can be pre-stuffed into the outers so you have a supply ready. They then go on just like a disposable, with velcro fastening. They look very comfy on my baby, and don't leave nasty red marks on her legs and tummy like some nappies can.
I store used nappies in a bucket with a couple of drops of tea tree oil to keep them smelling fresh, and don't notice any nast smells. I have 16 nappies and tend to need to wash them about every 36 hours.
I wash the nappies with half the usual amount of detergent, on a 40 wash or sometimes a 60 wash if they are heavily soiled. I occasionally give them an extra rinse to avoid detergent build up which can reduce their absorbency.
They dry really quickly, which is a great bonus to me as we don't have a tumble dryer. The outer parts are almost dry when they come out of the machine, and the inners will dry overnight.
So far I haven't found any bad points about these nappies. Obviously there is the initial outlay (we paid under £200 for 15), but I have no worries about recouping this cost in time. Of the 8 of us in my antenatal group, 5 of us are now using these particular nappies, on girls and boys of varying shapes and sizes.
They really are wonderful, simple to use, not much bulkier than a disposable, much less smelly than disposables, very absorbent and last just as long as disposables (in fact I have more leaks with disposables when I occasionally use them) and look quite funky in their various colours too.
One size fits 7 to 35 pounds. Stretchy tabs and highly absorbent.


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How will newly allowed fan voting affect the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
It will be tough to top the shock factor of last year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, when Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson turned his acceptance speech into a surrealist/Dadaist bit of performance art, uttering the statement "blah blah blah" over and over again with varying inflections of voice and facial expressions. Whatever you think of Rush – and anyone who reads what I write is probably aware that I'm a lifelong fan of the band – Lifeson's speech probably made an impression on you. It was hilarious.
But behind the hilarity, Lifeson had a point: He was making fun of the pomposity of the whole process, yes, but he was also sticking it to Rolling Stone editor Jan Wenner and his cohorts, the supposed gatekeepers of rock culture taste, the bouncers at the door of the rock hall. Wenner has never tried to hide his dislike of Rush, and whenever his magazine bothered to write about the band over the years, it did so snottily and disparagingly. Fan demand got Rush into the hall, and Lifeson knew it. "Blah blah blah" was a nice way of telling Wenner what he thought of him.
Which brings us to the just-announced list of 2014 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Littered among the roster are a few analogs to Rush – bands whose fans have been rabidly demanding their induction for years, initially through letters to the hall's voting members, and now, by blanketing social media with petitions. Progressive rock giants Yes, glam rock icons KISS and hard rock lords Deep Purple have never been favorites of the Wenner crew. But their fans are busting a serious move to get them all inducted.
It seems like these fans might finally have their day. Last year was the first year that voting on induction was opened to the public. In years prior, the hall followed a closed-door policy, allowing its panel of music industry insiders, musicians, music historians and journalists to handle the voting. It's interesting that Rush was inducted the very first year the voting was opened up; the band's fans had been clamoring for as much since Rush became eligible for nomination, in 1999.
The upside of fans being allowed to pass the velvet rope into the machinations of the rock hall is obvious: Rock music always has been, ostensibly, the people's music. So allowing the people a voice in the voting seems like a no-brainer. But could there be a downside? Will democratization of the voting process turn the rock hall into an "American Idol"-style dog-and-pony show, where "America" gets to vote on who stays on the show and who goes? (To be brutally honest, America, your track record isn't exactly flawless.)
The danger here is that the rock hall will become nothing more than a popularity contest. The "behind-closed-doors" aspect of the voting always has been a little bit creepy, but at the very least, one felt that the panel of "experts" would bring the expertise their titles suggest to the table. Some sort of musical and cultural criteria should enter the equation. It would be nice to assume that the people voting know the difference between a major and minor chord, or at the very least, something about the history of popular music, in order to tell the groundbreaking artist from the mere coattail-rider, the icon from the imitator, and the visionary from the calculating cynic with dollar signs in his or her eyes.
How might votes from the secular world of fandom affect this year's induction process? Nirvana and the Replacements are pretty much a sure thing, in my estimation. They'd be getting in even without fan input, because both bring with them the credibility that has always been appealing to the Wenner gang – Nirvana because it made a few hugely influential records, and then Kurt Cobain died, leaving behind a perpetually youthful and barely post-teen-angst-ridden corpse; the Replacements because it made a bunch of great records and never had the lack of decency to become massively commercially successful. Both are credibility builders for the rock hall. The same goes for the edgy and groundbreaking hip-hop of N.W.A.
Far knottier propositions are the likes of Yes, KISS, Deep Purple and Peter Gabriel.
Yes is quite likely the most visionary of all the progressive rock groups to find popularity in the '70s; its albums "Close to the Edge," "Fragile," "The Yes Album" and "Going for the One" are, for me and many others, every bit as significant as the Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" or the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper." KISS released a string of killer glam-rock/power-pop albums in the '70s that blended the grit of Humble Pie with the hook-heavy pop urgency of T. Rex and the Raspberries. Deep Purple mixed blues, classical music, hard rock, progressive sounds and abundant virtuosity into a sonic onslaught in league with Led Zeppelin. Peter Gabriel is already in the rock hall as a founding member of Genesis, but he's been an imaginatively vibrant, genre-defying solo artist for far longer than he was in that band. If Gabriel doesn't get in this year, a pall will be cast over the whole induction process. There are few artists more deserving than him.
Only time will tell if the newly opened-up voting process will be a positive or a negative. What can be stated definitively, however, is the fact that democracy only works when it is actively participated in. So if you care, you should vote, which you can do until Dec. 10, through www.rollingstone.com.
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The 35-year-old Jacob is free on bail as he awaits the outcome of this trial by jury. He's charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 53-year-old Barney Beaver after a violent incident in December of 2011.
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Ask Ashfaq your questions about the Metro
On Wednesday, September 9, Dubai Metro's Red Line will be inaugurated, a milestone in commuter transport in the Gulf.
If you have any questions on the various facilities and features of the Metro, ask Gulf News chief reporter Ashfaq Ahmed, who has extensively covered the Metro project since its inception, and he will answer them.
Your comments:
I am wondering why is it that a lot of times the card reader for the ticket is not working every time I get out of the bus, and automatically I am charged AED5.80 for it. What is this?
We the commuters are the ones suffering from all these problems caused by this NOL Card. Isn't it possible that RTA just bring back the E-Bus card? Thanks
Noel Bacon
Ashfaq: It is a complaint RTA to address, please call 8009090
You speak about the luggage should not be too big. What exactly is too big? What is the use then of stops for the metro at the airport terminals?
Jenny Barrow
Ashfaq: One bag is allowed. Its size should not exceed 85cmX58cm.
Can I recharge the Nol cards online? How can I recharge the card else?
Ashfaq: Not yet, but the RTA is in the process of launching an online service soon. You can recharge your Nol Card at any of the ticket vending machines, at the bus stations, Metro stations, Spinneys, Redha Al Ansari Exchange and Emirates Bank.
I live in The Greens and the closest station is the Tecom stations which is not open yet, any idea on when it will be opened? And are there any busses that goes from The Greens to the MOE station, I checked the busses map I didn't find anything is there any alternative solution?
Ashfaq: The Tecom station has been renamed as Internet City Station and it is expected to open in February 2010. There is currently no direct bus service from The Greens to MOE station.
Is there any way to recharge my NOL card? I am residing in Karama, all the vending machines were out of service and even in DAFZA station (my workplace). I am afraid just like my friend that they bought another NOL card to no avail of vending machine recharge station.
Another thing, I used to spend AED 2.00 Karama to DAFZA with one free ride using old ticket card, now I am spending AED 2.30 every rides using NOL card. Would it mean that there is a fare increase?
Ashfaq: The RTA officials say that they are fixing the ticket vending machines, You can also recharge your card at the Metro station, Redha Al Ansari Exchange, Emirates Bank and Spinneys. With the launching of the Metro, the fare structure has been changed for all mode of public transport. Please visit www.gulfnews.com/metro for more details.
Pls tell me is there any plan to start metro feeder bus service from Muhaishnah 4(RTA Head Office) to Rashidia / Airport)? How do I get there now?
Mohammad Toaha
Ashfaq: RTA is currently revising its feeder bus structure and the new bus routes are expected to be announced soon.
How can I go to Al Mazaya Center, on Shaikh Zayed Road after getting off the Financial Centre Station? Is there any feeder bus system?
Ashfaq: There is no feeder bus from Financial Centre Metro Station to Al Mazaya Centre.
I'm very excited about the launch of the Dubai Metro. Well it has caught my attention since the day the trial began. I just can't wait to step inside the station and board the train. I have also heard about the free Wi-Fi service. Will the coverage be extended till the underground stations also?
Samridh K.
Ashfaq: Yes, WiFi and mobile phone coverage is available throughout the Red Line including the underground tracks and stations.
Could you tell me which is the closest opened metro station to the Emirates Hills (The Greens) ?
Ashfaq: The closest station is The Nakheel Station near the fifth interchange but it will open in February 2010
I'm planning use the metro in Eid. Any rates/offers for Eid?
Aziz Zurahman
Ashfaq: Metro and bus fares remain the same. For fare structure please visit www.gulfnews.com/metro
I have purchased NOL silver card on the 10th September. But till now I have not travelled in the Metro. For how many days the card is valid. Will my credit becomes zero after the validity period or is it carried forward?
Tejpal Vinayak Indira Sawant
Ashfaq: Nol Silver card is valid for five years.
First of all thanks to the Management and staff of DUBAI METRO for giving us excellence services before boarding/during travelling Dubai Metro.
Is there any machine available outside/online to check our balance amount in NOL card with details transactions of our travel trips for our cross check whether charges deducted are correct or not
Jani Deepak
Ashfaq: You can check your Nol Card balance at any of the ticket vending machines. The RTA is in the process of launching online service soon.
Will there be any system setup for express routes like on metros in every other city in the world to cut the travel time for long distance trips?
Charles Blaschke IV
Ashfaq: There are no express routes. The Metro is to serve different communities and businesses in the city.
Do you have any idea if there would be a bus service from National Paints area in Sharjah to the Qusais station once the Green Line is opened?
Ashfaq: No information yet, but the RTA is planning to start some new bus routes from Sharjah to Al Qusais Station once the Green Line opens in June 2010.
I took a bus form Baniyas to the Union metro station and after I exited the bus i entered the train within 10 minutes but I was charged 1.7 extra i.e. 4.10 was deducted as the normal metro fare and an addition 1.7 was deducted. Why is that?
Ashfaq: Please complain to the RTA in case you feel that you were overcharged.
How come they have increase the fare for the busses...i have friends who used to pay 2 dhs and now are been charged Dh4.10 email me u r reply
Ashfaq: The Dh2 fixed fare is not more valid. Now the fares are charged according to the zones. Dubai has been divided into five zones. Pleas check fare details on www.gulfnews.com/metro
I wanted know what is the speed of the metro? And will it be the same for ever?
Shafi Imran
Ashfaq: The average speed is 45 km per hour and between certain stations it goes up to 90 km per hour.
As it was told that bus service will be free for metro user But today I took metro from mall of emirates to Khalid bin Walid station (Burjuman) Dh4.50
Ashfaq: You need to understand the fare structure. Nothing is free. But if you take the bus or the train or both from the Mall of the Emirates to the Khalid Bin Al Waleed Station, the fare will be Dh4.50 because the two destinations fall in two different zones. For complete fare structure please visit www.gulfnews.com/metro
I have my holiday apartment in Dubai Marina in the mesk tower. We have extension to metro station just outside our building. Can you please tell me when is that station going to open?
Prakash Radhakishen
Gibraltar, Europe
Ashfaq: According to the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, all the stations on the Red Line will open maximum by February 2010.
How safe the Metro would be? Some people have phobia and don't like close or congested area in train.
Khalid Hanid
West London, UK
Ashfaq: Dubai Metro is designed to meet international safety standards and its safety is assessed by an Independent Safety Assessor. The trains are protected with Automatic Trans Supervision System, Automatic Train Protection System and Automatic Train Operations System. There are also 3000 CCTV cameras installed at the stations and even inside the trains in addition to dedicated police force to ensure safety of passengers and the system.
I'd like to ask how much the golden ticket will cost and from where can I purchase it ?
Sharjah, UAE
Ashfaq: Golden ticket single journey fare ranges from minimum Dh3.60 to maximum Dh11.60. They will be available from the date of the Metro launching. Please visit www.gulfnews.com/metro for more information
Please, let me know whether the tickets are available now for 09-09-09 ride or it got over? Can I buy the ticket from the station itself on 09-09-09? My son's birthday is on that day. I would like to have a ride with him in the Metro on the same day!
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Nol Silver Card (which is the most suitable card for the economy class) is already on sale. Nol Red Ticket which is good for a single journey will be available on the day of the launch. Metro tickets will be available at stations. Currently, they are available at all the bus stations, RTA?s Customer Service Centre and authorised dealers. For full list please visit www.gulfnews.com/metro
I am travelling from Deira to Al Qouz.. Can I use the Metro? How?
Neemuch, India
Ashfaq: You can use the metro Green Line but it will open in June 2010.
Can I board the Metro with my baggage and get off at Airport Station in order to get my flight.
Reghu Nair
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: There is dedicated place for luggage but extra large baggage which may cause inconvenience to other passengers will not be allowed.
Will Dubai Metro cut down cost of living in Dubai? (eg. House rent, School fee, food commodity, etc)?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: The Metro users will definitely be spending less on commuting.
Are all the stations on the red line going to be open on 9/9 for commuters?
Shone Serrao
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: No, only ten stations will open, rest of the stations will open in February 2010.
As not all the stations will be working by Wednesday, will there be feeder buses taking people to the nearest working station?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Yes, the RTA has already launched 25 feeder bus routes to serve the stations, which will open on 09.09.09.
I just can't wait to travel on the Metro. Since I am a frequent traveller from Abu Dhabi, I would like to know whether all the Metro stations will be functional starting from 09.09.09? Also how long will it take for a train to reach Business Bay station and Terminal 3 stations if we board from Jebel Ali stations? Thanks.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ashfaq: All the stations will not open on September 9. Nakheel and Harbour Station after crossing Ibn Battuta Mall will be the first station to open for the passengers coming from Abu Dhabi. This station has dedicated car parking for 3000 cars and it is free for Metro users.
Please send me the ticket fare from Dubai to Jebel Ali. Thanks
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Jebel Ali Station will not open on September 9. For detail ticket fare you can visit www.gulfnews.com/metro.
How can I get a metro ticket, where I have never in my life experienced it. Thanks
Yakoob Khan
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can get your metro Nol Cards from the stations, bus stations, all the buses, RTA customer service centre and authorised dealers. Full list on www.gulfnews.com/metro
Can I know whether Dubai Metro is from Bur Dubai to Dubai Academy City?
Mohsin Shaikh
Sharjah, UAE
Ashfaq: There is no metro link with Dubai Academic City. You can call RTA customer service 8009090 for public bus links.
What are the timings of the Metro, from the first trip till the last trip? Thanks
Jose Hernandez
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Metro will run from 6am to 11 pm from Saturday to Thursday and from 2pm to 12 midnight on Fridays. During Ramadan, it will operate from 6am to 12 midnight from Saturday to Thursday and from 2pm to 12 midnight on Fridays.
The reason behind the traffic congestion (towards Sharjah) is the poor road infrastructure in Sharjah. That is the reason the traffic congestion starts from "inner Sharjah" all the way to Al Garhoud Bridge (and beyond) during rush hours every single day. Does the Metro plan to extend to Sharjah or will it only entertain the areas already enjoying free-flow traffic?
Shiraz Khan
Sharjah, UAE
Ashfaq: For Sharjah residents, the nearest Metro Station on the Red Line will be Al Rashidiya Station, Deria City Centre and the Union Square Stations. However, with the opening of the Green Line in June 2010, the nearest station for the Sharjah users will be Al Qusais.
Can you tell me how long it would take to ride from Tecom to Airport terminal 3?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Tecom, which has been renamed as Dubai Internet City Station will not open on September 9.
Dear Ashfaq may I know that any separate bogie for ladies in red line Metro?
Khadim Hussain
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Women can travel in any compartment but there is a dedicated women and children compartment as well.
Would like to know about one train capacity ? like in one train how many passenger can carry?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: A train can carry up to 643 passengers in five compartments.
What happens if I lose my Nol card onboard the train? Is it possible to get a replacement card from the RTA or do I lose the money in the card ?
Nashid Wasta
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You have to present your case to the RTA customer service centre at 8009090 is it will require investigation.
Can I use one NOL Card to travel in Metro along with my family of 2 adults and 2 children or do I have to purchase 4 cards, one for each of them?
Sharjah, UAE
Ashfaq: You have to purchase separate Nol cards for every passenger. However, you can use the same card if different persons are using it while travelling alone.
When will the Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lakes Tower stations open?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: February 2010
Please let me know if you have a chart which will help us know the time taken from point A to point B.
Pradeep Nair
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can visit RTA?s website and use the journey planner called Wojhati to plan your journey from point A to B.
Will senior citizens of all countries be able to get discount rate cards or it is for UAE citizens only? What documents will require to obtain senior citizen card or tickets?
Karachi, Pakistan
Ashfaq: There will be discount cards for senior citizen age 60 and above but these cards will be launched later this year. RTA will announce the details later.
Nice to see someone on board to answer queries regarding Metro. I would like to know as a first user how could I use a Metro and where can I purchase a prepaid card. Additionally how much should I pay to apply one if I'm a regular traveller.
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can buy your NOL Card from the stations, RTA customer service centre, bus stations and even on public buses and authorised outlets. Minimum cost of the card is Dh20 including Dh14 credit for fare and Dh6 is the cost of the card. The card is valid for five years. You can top up the card up to maximum Dh500. Monthly passes will also be introduced in a few months time.
I am planing to travel outside and leaving on 9-9-9 midnight. Is it possible for me to take Metro journey to airport-terminal 3 at 10 pm on same day and do they accept baggage inside Metro?
A Reader
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can use metro only on September 10 and also can't carry extra large baggage.
How exactly do these NOL cards work? I see they are based on some contact less technology. Which company is providing the NOL cards?
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ashfaq: Please visit www.gulfnews.com/metro for Nol card information.
You must be overwhelmed with questions about the Metro, I have three major and important questions from my side to add:
1. Where can we find a detailed route map for the metro along with circuits of the buses serving the stops?
2. Which are the stations that are going to be operational on the 09.09.09 ?
3. What is the schedule for the rest of the stations ?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: 1-Detailed route maps will be available at the metro stations and Gulf News website
2-10 stations will open on September 9. Please visit www.gulfnews.com/metro for more details.
3-Rest of the stations are scheduled to open in February 2010
I live in Karama and I work in JLT (Almas Tower). The stations very close to me are Karama station and the JLT station. Can you tell me
1) the nearest station that I can use?
2) are there any bus services from the nearest station to almas tower in the JLT?
3) how much would each trip cost me?
4) the time it would take to reach my destination?
5) do you have any idea when the Karama station and the JLT station would open?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Both Karama and JLT stations will open in February 2010. You can use the Khalid Bin Al Waleed (BurJuman Station) and the nearest station to JLT will be Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station. There is no bus service from this station to Almas Tower in JLT. It will cost you Dh4.30 one way if you use the NOL Silver Card.
I would like to know how I will be paying the fare going and coming back and saving at the same time? Please keep in mind the office is located near Green Communities and I reside in Rashidiya. Can I have a detailed insight of my travel starting from my home via feeder buses with train, again via feeder bus to my office and vice versa.
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can get your journey plan by using the journey planner called Wojhati service available on the RTA?s website.
I like to know, what would be the speed of the metro train- KM/hr
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: The average speed of the Dubai Metro will be between 42 and 45 km per hour.
I am from Abu Dhabi and I am interested to travel by Metro from now on whenever I visit Dubai. Please clear my following doubts.
How much does it costs for a full day trip? Is it inclusive of Buses and Abra trips charges any time for the day? Can any one else use the same ticket for the same day's trip?
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ashfaq: There are different categories of fare. Please see the fare chart and report on www.gulfnews.com/metro
How much is the ticket fair from Jebel Ali to Bur Dubai?
Chetan Dattaram Sawant
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: The Jebel Ali Metro Station will open in February, 2010. The one way fare using the Nol Silver Card will be Dh5.80.
Everyone seems to be very excited about the Metro. However, on the 9th of September, at what time will the people be allowed to access the Metro? What time does the inaugural run start and get over?
Samarth Meherish
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: The RTA has not yet made it clear. Most probably, official launching will be on September 9 and it will open to public on September 10
I submitted my application on this website but still I did not received any response http://www.joindubaimetro.com/, kindly advise how can I get a job in Dubai Metro.
Mohammad Tahir Yakoob
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Ashfaq: Please check with Dubai Roads and Transport Authority.
I want to know how I should travel through from Rashidiya Police Station to Jebel Ali (JAFZA round about 5). My office timing is from 9am to 6:30pm. I want to know about the connection buses timing and the fare and about which card I have to buy.
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Jebel Ali Station will open in February 2010. Once opened, there will be feeder buses carrying passenger from the station to different areas in JAFZA.
HI, Can you tell me about the metro timings, Staring and Closing.
Jesu Prabhu
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: 6am to 11pm (Saturday to Thursday) and 2pm to 12 midnight on Fridays. 6am to 12 midnight from Saturday to Thursday during Ramadan
From where to buy ticket?
Naresh Bhatia
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Tickets are available at the stations. For more info please see fare story on www.gulfnews.com/metro
I would like to know about Feeder (F Series) bus charges? Is it linked to train fare?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Yes, metro, feeder bus service, normal buses and even water buses are all part of the integrated public transport system. Your fare is calculated in the zones you are travelling. For example if you are travelling in two zones, you can use the metro, buses and even water bus without paying extra.
Are all the metro stations connected at the moment? Especially, Al Qusais to Jebel Ali? if so, is there buses to go inside Jebel Ali free zone? How many minutes differs one to another bus service? Once one bus leaves the station how many minutes after same bus will return to station? I need to reach JAFZA.
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: All the stations are not opened yet. Jebel Ali station will open in February. Feeder buses will be operated every 10 to 15 minutes depending on the demand.
Is there any holiday on September 9, because of opening of Metro?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: There is no holiday.
I'm particularly concerned with some specific details quite honestly.
- Is parking available at all the metro stations or only the major ones? What are the charges for these parking spots?
-When exactly will the Dubai Internet City Station be ready?
Salman Khan
Sharjah, UAE
Ashfaq: Parking will be free for the metro users only at three metro stations including Al Rashidiya, Nakheel Harbour and Tower (on the Red Line) and Al Qusias (on the Green Line). Dubai Internet City station will open in February 2010.
Just want to know, why they are not starting Jebel Ali station near gate no 5 (the last station) among the 10 stations? I sold my car and were planning to use Metro for my office in JAFZA south. Can you pose this question to RTA on my behalf because I'm sure there are lots of potential passengers for Jebel Ali north and south zones waiting as compared to any other station.
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: The station will open in February 2010.
I heard that the remaining 19 stations will start by Feb 2010. I wanted to know whether all the 19 stations will start by this date or can we expect that some of these 19 stations will start before Feb.
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: According to the RTA, all the remaining station will open in February 2010.
I am residing in Sharjah and working in Dubai. I want to know which number feeder bus is going from Rashidiya station (or Qusais station) to Sharjah bus station? If it is available whether I have to pay an extra charge for it and how much?
Sharjah, UAE
Ashfaq: There is currently no direct bus service from Sharjah to Al Rashidiya but you can take bus number E305 from Sharjah to Union Square Metro Station. There will be separate fare from Sharjah to Dubai and then you have to pay for the train travel.
For how much time Metro will stop per station? Is it like 3 to 5 minutes or less than that? Standing is allowed in trains or not?
Sohail Ali
Ajman, UAE
Ashfaq: Stopping time will vary from 15 to 30 seconds. Of course, standing is allowed.
How much is the price for a one-way ticket?
Chennai, India
Ashfaq: Ranging from Dh1.8 to Dh6.5
If I need to travel one single journey, can I buy one ticket from the counter or I need to buy the card (Dh20)?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: No, you can buy Nol Red Ticket for minimum Dh2 single journey (up to 3 km)
I am living in the International City Italy cluster and interested to come in Metro. Please tell me which feeder bus number is coming from International city. Also wants to know that which feeder bus number is coming inside the JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Tower).
Imran Malik
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: There is no dedicate feeder bus service for International City so far. But you use the normal bus route to reach the nearest station.
If we want travel by Metro from Jebel Ali station up to Terminal 3 onward to catch a flight is it possible to take our luggage in metro?
Shahul Hameed
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ashfaq: You cannot take extra heavy baggage on the train.
I am staying in Al Baraha area in Deira, Dubai. I want to go Palm Jumeirah. Please send me a Metro travel schedule.
Sathick Ali
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can use the journey planner called Al Wojhati Service available on the RTA's website and plan your journey.
What is the wait time at the train stops? How long will the train wait at the station before it moves to the next? How long will it take from one station to the next station? Also, I would like to take the train from Al Mulla Plaza (Tawar) to the DIFC building in Zaabeel. How much time and money would that cost me?
Sharif Abdul Hafeez
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: The wait time is around 15 to 30 seconds. Al Mulla Plaza will be served with Green Line, which will open in June 2010.
I work in Knowledge Village and live in Rigga. To Reach my Office in Knowledge Village where I have to get down and which feeder bus will take me to KV.
Vijay Menon
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You need to travel from Al Rigga Metro Station to Al Nakheel Metro Station in front of the American University in Dubai. You can take Feeder bus number F32 from Nakheel to Knowledge Village.
Kindly advise if I am coming from Abu Dhabi with family in Eid holidays to travel on Metro which would be the better place/station to park car and how much will I have to pay on the metro from station to station or full round return trip.
Tanveer Ahmed
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ashfaq: You can park your car at Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station after crossing Ibn Battuta Mall on your way to Dubai. Parking is free for Metro users. The Metro fare ranges from Dh1.8 to Dh6.5 depending on you're your travel. For detailed fare structure you can visit www.gulfnews.com/metro
Could you please provide a list of RTA agencies where the metro cards are available for purchase. RTA's official website lists all the branches, but it appears though, that they don't all sell the metro cards
A Reader
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Please visit www.gulfnews.com/metro for detailed list of Nol Card sale points. More outlets will be added gradually.
I reside in JLT, so my excitement about metro has been dismayed since it will not benefit many of us wanting to commute from the station(JLT) with no signs of immediate readiness ?
Abu Aman
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Little more patience, you will be able to use Metro in February, 2010 when the JLT station will open.
I want travel from Yas meen building near Hor Al anz Bus station to oud metha metro station. Here I want to know how it will be charge? If there is direct service or we have to change metro station to reach oud metha? Wht is the rate? Also I want to know wht is the metro timings?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can ride the train but only after the Green Line launch in June 2010 because both the stations are located on the Green Line.
How long dose the journey take from Ibn Battuta till Deira City Center? And the entire journey from Jebel Ali to al Rashidiya station?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Only limited stations have opened on September 9. So journey time is not clear but you can plan your journey by logging on to the RTA's website and using the journey planner called "Wojhati' to know the exact time and fare as well.
Is there any pass system for the normal people other than students and senior citizen?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Yes, there will be monthly passes for frequent general travellers. The cost for the monthly pass will vary from Dh100, Dh180 and Dh270 depending on the area of use. But these passes will be launched a few months after the metro launch. Currently, you can use the Nol Silver Card—the most economical travel ticket.
Is there a deadline for when commuters have to remove their cars from the parking of the Park n Ride? I mean, can we park there after the Metro has stopped for the night?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You cannot park overnight. There is Dh100 fine for parking overnight.
I just need to now if I did shopping and I need to travel by metro how many bags I can carry in the metro?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can take as many shopping bags as you can carry but not the shopping trolley.
Will all the stations on the Red Line be ready for use? as some stations still appear to be under construction. Also what is the time span between each feeder bus?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Only 10 out of 29 stations will open on September 9, rest of them will open in February 2010.
From where I can buy tickets for my family to travel on 09-09-09?
M. Monirul Islam
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Metro ride is not open to general public on 09.09.09 but you can buy Nol Card on any of the opened stations.
Does feeder bus commuting the Metro passengers for free of cost?
Abdul Jaleel Pallipparamba
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Yes, no additional fare will be charged if you take the feeder bus within 30 minutes after the Metro travel or vice versa.
Can I use my NOL pass to accompany another person with me?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: No, every passenger must have a separate Nol Card.
Question: NOL Card will transfer in same zone with the same tariff? even including travel with feeder buss in both ends. or in in two zones fare is charged for onlhy metro or feeder buses as well as metro
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Please see the metro fare structure report on www.gulfnews.com/metro
What is the minimum fare? Will it effect the career of those people who have a driving licence?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: The minimum fare is Dh.1.80 if you are using the Nol Silver Card whereas the single journey Red Ticket will cost Dh2.
Is it true that first day of Metro train we can travel free of charge? And what facility do you have for the aged?
Abdul Jabbar
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: No, there is no such announcement so far. There are priority seating and soon there will be special discounted fare for elderly 60-year and above.
Which are the ten stations opening on Red Line on 9th September? I wonder if you can help me, it's my wife's birthday on the 9th Sep and I wanted to take her for a ride on that day. Is it possible to get a pass? Many thanks.
Vijay Teki
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: The list of the stations which are going to open is available on www.gulfnews.com/metro. You will not be able to ride the Metro on September 9, because it will be open to public only on September 10. [Happy Birthday.] You can by Nol Card from any Metro station and there is no need for any pass.
Dear Ashfaq, as you are well informed, can you tell me as to when is a Metro expected to start servicing the residents of International City. And if it's not coming soon, then what is the nearest point to get a metro to travel? And what Metro station would be used to get us to Deira? And will it be open by the next month, October?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can take the public bus or drive down to Al Rashidiya Metro Station.
I just want to know about Cards. How many types of Cards are there and can anybody use these cards? Your answer will be highly appreciable. Also I want map of Dubai Metro.
Mohammed Jawad Ali Khan
Sharjah, UAE
Ashfaq: Maps of Dubai Metro are available online and they will be available at stations as well. To know all about Nol Cards, please visit www.gulfnews.com/metro
Hi Ashfaq. I am very excited about the launch of the metro and will use it as much as possible, especially taking advantage of the easy link to old Dubai from the Marina for evening meals and nights out - previously we hadn't done this much in the week due to the traffic and time taken to get anywhere past MOE, I hope it will be quite a liberation for our movements around Dubai. It is a fantastic scheme and it's amazing that it has been constructed in such a short time, but I am personally disappointed that it does not run until 1-2am, as this means the vast amount of passengers arriving at Dubai Airport on or just before the midnight slots will not be able to use it. My question to you is not essentially the Metro but more the integration with it: when is it planned that the palm monorail and metro will actually link? As the Atlantis Hotel and Aquaventure Water Park is one of the biggest attractions in Dubai, I cant understand why the missing link between the trunk of the palm and the Metro near Internet City hasn't been prioritised for construction for the 'switch on' of the Metro, though I see the delay and redesign in the Pearl project may have effected it. Having tried the monorail out this weekend just for a ride, there were just a few cars in the car park and the train was virtually empty both ways - it seems without this integration with the Metro the monorail has little point. I also believe it's essential for the RTA to pursue the Purple Line and push the Green Line on up to International city as is marked in some plans for the sake of Dubai as a whole. I could talk metro all day to be honest! Cheers for your feedback if you have any, on the monorail link.
Nicholas Rogers
Ashfaq: There is a plan to link the Dubai Metro with the Monorail in Palm Jumeirah. Al Sufouh Tram which is currently under-construction will link the Metro with the Monorail. The links will be from the Mall of the Emirates Station and the Dubai Marina Station. According to the RTA, Al Sufouh Tram should be ready by 2011.
RTA announced that only 10 stations are ready to serve. Out of that Jebel Ali stations are not mentioned. So, are the trains starting from Nakheel and tower station only?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: The train run for passengers will be from Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station to Al Rashidiya Station.
Hello Mr. Ahmed, I have two question: Is a Nol card (Silver or Gold) transferable? Example: if I have one card can I use when I travel and in my absence can any one of my family member use the same card? or is it personalised card per person one card? And, What is the difference between Nol Silver and Nol Gold? [please clarify, Can Gold card holder travel in ordinary compartment also? If Nol Gold card holder travels in other standard compartments does he have to pay Gold charges or Silver charges?].
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You and your family can use the same card but only if you are travelling at different times. You cannot use the same card if travelling together. Only Nol Blue card will be personalised with your picture on it. Nol Silver Card is for economy class while the Nol Gold Card is for gold or VIP class. Holders of Nol Gold Card can travel in the economy class and they will be charged accordingly.
I stay in Gardens and I read that the NOL cards are available in the bus stations which are located in Bur Dubai and Deira - where can I get the NOL Cards on this side of the city?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can buy Nol Card from Waitrose at Dubai Marina Mall, Carrefour at Deira City Centre near your house and other selected outlets around the city.
What time is the first Metro leaving on 9th Sep and from which station.
Zahid Aslam
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: There will be only official run for VIPs on September 9.
I work on Shaikh Zayed Road, I would love to travel by Metro, but Sharjah is not connected to Metro. Are there Shuttles going from Metro Station to Sharjah
Hussam Anjum
Ashfaq: You can get off the Union Square Station to take Bus to Sharjah. There will be dedicated bus service from Sharjah to Al Qusais Station once the Green Line is launched in June 2010.
Which stations will open on 09.09.2009? And are the rest planned?
Stefan Caspersz
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: 10 out of the 29 stations will open on September 9 and the rest will open in February, 2010.
Will infants' trolley (pram) be allowed inside the Metro? Will there be separate space for such trolleys? Or is it allowable only in ladies and children section?
Mohammad Nijas
Ashfaq: Yes, there will spaces for baby pram in the train.
I want to go from Rashidiya to Jebel Ali for a trip.
1. Which ticket I have to use (red, silver, gold)?
2. How many zones I have to cover?
3. If it is more zones, its the same train or I have to change the train?
4. How much it will cost for a round trip?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You will be covering a total of three zones. So your one way fare will be Dh5.8 if you use Nol Silver Card. You will be using the Red Line and don't have to change the train. Please visit www.gulfnews.com/metro for more details.
My questions is can I catch the train from Deira (Al Riqqa) to Naser Square or Naif or Abra? Where will be the stations?
Majid Nayyer
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: There are Metro station at the Union Square and Al Riqqa Street for the Red Line.
Are there any restrictions on the carriage of luggage on the Metro
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ashfaq: There are no specific rules so far but extra large luggage that causes inconvenience to other passengers is not allowed
Can you figure out for me how much time I have to spend for my daily routine trip from Mamzar Century Mall to DIP Jebel Ali, if I use Metro including the RTA shuttle services.
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can plan your journey and get real time and cost by visiting the RTA's website and logging on to the journey planner called 'Wojhati'.
Do Metro feeder buses take passengers form south of Jebel Ali free zone
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: There will be a feeder bus service F54 but it will start with the opening of the Jebel Ali Metro Station. But you can use existing regular bus routes to reach the nearest Metro Station.
What is the local neighbourhood bus charge, is it similar to normal bus fare or has a special fare as it connects only to Metro Stations?
Mohammad Salih
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ashfaq: All the existing fares will be replaced with the unified automated fare collection system being introduced with the launch of the Metro. Fares will be same whether you use the Metro or the public buses or the water bus.
What will be the best way for me to use the Dubai Metro to get to Knowledge Village if I get on from Bur Juman station from September 10th onwards? I am staying in Jaffliya and my office is in Al Barsha 1. My journey will be from Jaffliya to Mall of the Emirates station. Is it possible for me to use the Nol card for the bus which to Jaffliya station and Mall of the Emirates station to Al Barsha 1? (Also from Al Barsha 1 to Mall of the Emirates station and Jaffliya station to the bus stop near home) This page is regularly updated. Please come back later for more reader questions answered.
Will there be an operational station at Discovery Goldens? What are the fees for a single trip from Karama? Is there a monthly card and what is the price?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Ibn Battuta Mall Station is the nearest station but it will open on September 9, However, Feeder bus service F44 will serve passengers from Discovery Gardens to Ibn Battuta Mall.
I hear that 2 stations are not working now on Metro red line, and Dubai Metro have plan to shift the passengers from these stations to another station. Which are these two stations?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: This is not correct. 10 stations are opened on September 9 and the trains will run uninterrupted from Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station to Al Rashidiya but will only stop at the stations which are opened.
What is the cost of the trip if I travel from Al Rigga station to Financial Centre station using NOL Silver card? How many zones did I travel?
Ni Di Kai
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: It falls within one zone and the fare is Dh2.30 one way.
We would like to know that are there any feeder buses from Ibn Battuta Mall to Al-Muntaza complex.
A Reader
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: There are a number of feeder bus routes from Ibn Battuta Mall. You need to check the feeder bus route on www.gulfnews.com/metro or call 8009090 to find out the nearest bus stop.
I live in Abu Dhabi but study in Sharjah. Is there a possibility to travel between these cities by Metro? Or, how far is the closest metro station to Sharjah? And how many times will I stop if I go by Metro?
Ayat Hermas
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ashfaq: Nakheel Harbour Station is currently the nearest station opened on the Red Line while coming from Abu Dhabi. You can ride the train and then get off Al Rashidiya Station to go to Sharjah.
What time the inaguration will start? Whether Public is allowed to take 1st day train?
Balu Murugesan
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Public will not be allowed at the inaugural ceremony. It will be at 9pm on 09.09.09.
I am staying on Naif road, Deira and my office is near Dubai Mall, how can I use Dubai Metro?
Rafeeq Omar
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can take Metro from the Union Square Station and get off the Financial Centre Station to go to your office. There is a feeder bus route number F13 which operates between the Financial Centre Station and Dubai Mal.
Is there any way I can travel with 5 friends without buying a NOL card because it's Dh18 – 18x5 – which is expensive. Is there any paper ticket cost worth Dh2 which can be only used once or any other card used for only one journey?
Thank you. You really are a nice reporter.
Sameer Ahmed
Sharjah, UAE
Ashfaq: Yes, there is Nol Red Paper ticket, which is good for a single journey. You can buy it at the station.
I came to know that there is no feeder bus for Sharjah, but in future is feeder bus available or not.
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can still take normal bus from Sharjah and ride the train from the Union Square Metro Station in Dubai.
I would like to know if there is a feeder from international city, Dubai to Rashidiya Metro Station. I have asked this same question to various newspapers a few times over the last few weeks without any response. Can you please let me know?
Abdullah Chougle
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can use Bus Number 65 from the International City to go to Al Rashidiya Metro Station to ride the Metro.
I'm very excited about the launch of the Dubai Metro. Well it has caught my attention since the day the trial began. I just can't wait to step inside the station and board the train. I have also heard about the free Wi-Fi service. Will the coverage be extended till the underground stations also?
Samridh K.
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Wifi and the mobile phone coverage will be available throughout the track even the underground parts.
I am coming from sharjah from safeer mall to dubai near deira taxi stand please let me know the easy way to come out.
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You can use the Union Square Metro Station
Why doesn't the feeder bus stop at a commercial area as large as Emaar Square.
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Please send your request to the RTA or call 8009090.
How do you cross the Track from one walkway to the other side?
John Cassidy
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: There are walkways built inside the station to go across the track.
Simple question: Who built the metro? I mean was it Japanese or Korean company.
Talal Al Zarooni
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ashfaq: The Metro is being built by Dubai Rapid Link (DURL) Consortium which comprises Japanese companies including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Corporation, Obayashi Corporation, Kajima Corporation and the Turkish company Yapi Merkezi.
Can u tell the official website of Dubai Metro?
Hammad Shaikh
Sharjah, UAE
Ashfaq: www.rta.ae
How much will it cost from Bur Juman station to Jebel Ali, single journey ticket on Nol
Red ticket?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq:It will cost Dh6.50 one way if you use single journey Nol Red Card ticket
How long is the validity of a Nol Card for a student? (I don't see myself using the metro daily yet I would like to keep the nol card with me.) Also, what are the documents should we bring to apply for the nol student card? Is this student card, the same as the nol silver card?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: The student Nol card will be launched later. We don't know the exact date but it will take a few months.
Sharjah, UAE
Ashfaq: It will be convenient for you to use the Metro only after the Nakheel Metro Station opens in February. A feeder bus number F32 will link this station with Knowledge Village.
Can I use the metro crossover bridge to cross Shaikh Zayed Road without buying a ticket or using the metro or is access only for metro users?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Yes, you can. Pedestrian bridges are open to public whether you are using the Metro or not.
If I need to travel from the Mall of the Emirates Bur Juman, how much will it cost, both stations are operational during metro launch.
Moi Al Deen
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: It will cost Dh4.30 one way if you use Nol Silver Card
In your report in Gulf News on 10/8/07, you said the Metro would run from 0500-0030. In your answers above you say 0600-2300. Which is correct, and why the change?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: The train run scheduled has been changed. The new information is correct.
I heard that WiFi is free on Metro, is there a place to put laptop and recharge them during the trip?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Not on the trains.
Dear Ashfaq,
Please inform me that if I take a Metro from Mall of Emirates and tag my NOL card, then I reach to Nakheel harbour and get down from the metro, and without tagging my NOL card I came back to Mall of Emirates then I tag my NOL card at the exit. Please tell me what would be the fare then. Either it will charge me maximum fare or what?
Ammar Danish Farooqui
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You will be charged the single journey fare for the short distance but if you are caught on the train, travelling back without tagging the card, you will have to pay a fine. Please check the list of fines on www.gulfnews.com/metro
Can the father of the children accompany the mother and kids in the ladies compartment or should he travel in separate compartment?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Men are not allowed in the women and children only compartment. However, families can travel in all other compartments.
If i travel from union square to trade center, how much would it cost? And how much from union square to mall of the emirates? These stations will open on 09.09.09?
Mumbai, India
Ashfaq: Trade Centre Station will not open on 09.09.09. Fare from the Union Square to Mall of the Emirate Station is Dh4.30 if you use Nol Silver Card.
Using a Nol card from Rigga Metro Station to Bin Batutta Station into Feeder bus going to Dubai Investment Park area. How will my Nol card be charged. Will this cost additional for me or only one trip cost since I make a continous journey from Rigga to DIP. Or should I only need to revalidate my card into the feeder bus machine to know that I am on a continous journey. Is there any time limit for considering a continuous journey? How does this works now?
Antonino Torres
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: It will be considered one trip if you transfer from the metro to the bus and vice versa within 30 minutes.
Hi Ashfaq, I would love to travel by the Metro on the 10th with my family including my 2 children … are there any age limits for children? What type of a card should I buy? Can I buy just one card for all my family members? Are there any family compartments? Thanks
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: Children up to 5 years or up to 90 cm height can travel free. Nol Silver Card is the best option. You have to buy separate cards for each family member. There is women and children only compartment where men are not allowed. However, family along with you can travel in other economy class compartments.
Drinking is prohibited in metro. Not even water. Why cant you allow water. Is there any harm in that.
Jagdish Acharya
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: This is an RTA rule.
Please tell me what is red line station?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: The Red Line is the name of the Metro route which is 52.1 km long from Al Rashidiya Metro Station to Jebel Ali Metro Station.
Can you please elaborate about the fares on Dubai Metro as my journey will be from Deira to Jebel Ali and vice-versa. Also from where can I get the Cards for the same?
Dubai, UAE
Ashfaq: You will be travelling in more than two zones and your one way fare will be Dh5.80 if you use Nol Silver Card. You can buy cards at the stations, RTA customer service centre and selected outlets.
Ashfaq: Nol Cards can be used for all mode of transport.
You must be overwhelmed with questions about the Metro, I am staying in Satwa near bus station and I work in Jumeirah Islands. If you can suggest me which Metro station is easier for me? I know that there is no Metro station in Satwa but is there any feeder bus service from Satwa to any nearby station? How much will it cost me from Satwa to Jumeirah Islands if I buy a Nol Silver card?
Rupesh Chandran
Ashfaq: You can take feeder bus number F6 from Satwa to reach the Financial Centre Station on Shaikh Zayed Road. After getting off at Mall of the Emirates Station, you can go to Jumeirah Islands by taking the feeder bus number F41.
Which feeder bus goes from Jumeirah Lake Towers Station to Nakheel Harbour Tower?
Ashfaq: There is a Feeder bus from Nakheel Harbour and Tower to Dubai Marina Mall but not the JLT.
What if we pay for a short distance and after we get the train we want to go further how we will pay more?
Ashfaq: You have to pay extra at the end of your journey if you are using the single Journey Red Ticket. However, your fare will automatically be deducted if you use Nol Silver or Gold Card.
When will the Al Wojhati Service be updated to reflect the Metro stations that are to be opened on the 10th September as well as the feeder busses? The site still shows my travel route via stations which will not be open
Ashfaq: It is being updated.
At the moment, which stations are operational and which ones are still under completion?
Ashfaq: Some 10 out of 29 stations will open on September 9. Please see the full list on www.gulfnews.com/metro
I live near naser square deira. i would like to know which is the nearest operational metro station starting from 10-09-09
Ashfaq: Union Square Metro Station near Deira Taxi stand
RTA announced that only 10 stations will be opening now and from rashidiya to Jebel ali which will be the last station?
Ashfaq: Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station
I am a resident of Abu Dhabi,is there a possiblity of transferring the bus terminal(bus going to Abu Dhabi)from Al Ghubaiba Stn, to Jebel Ali metro station? this will ease congestion at Al Ghubaiba Stn. and compel people to use the metro train coming and going to Dubai.
Geronimo A. Panes
Ashfaq: Passengers coming from Abu Dhabi can get off the bus near any opened station and take the train.
I'm living in Jumeira Island and work in Maktoom St. Which bus i will use and station i will stop and how much i will pay for it?
Ashfaq: You can use feeder bus number F41 to go to Ibn Battuta Mall Station but it will open only in February 2010.
Which would be the most optimum route to travel from National Paints (Sharjah) to IBN Batuta Station (Dubai)
Sony Santhosh
Ashfaq: You can take the train from Al Rashidiya Station but Ibn Battuta Station will open in February 2010.
Shall we take the photos from inside the train
Ashfaq: Yes, you can.
Are there any buses from Sharjah to Al Rashidiya Metro station.
Balaji Donthi
Ashfaq: You can take bus from Sharjah to get to the Union Square Station. But the RTA is planning to introduce buses from Al Rashidiya to Sharjah as well.
I would like to ask some question:-
1. In Deira where is the metro operating from 10th Sep 09
2. Does metro has stop at JLT as I work here
3. What are the timings
4. How much time will it take to reach JLT from Deira
5. What about the bus route from deira to JLT
1-Union Square Station, Al Rigga Station, Deira City Centre
2-JLT station has not yet opened
3-From 6am to 11pm from Saturday to Thursday and from 2pm to 12 midnight on Fridays.
4-You will know when the JLT Station opens
5-Please check 'journey planner' on the RTA's website. It is called 'Wojhati'. Also visit www.gulfnews.com/metro
Is there a railway time time table ( station wise) from Sep 10th onwards so that passengers are aware of the timings ?
Ashfaq: It will be available on the stations.
Does metro starts from deira which station to JLT or Harbour. What is the bus service to these routes
Ashfaq: There are metro stations in Deira including Union Square Station, Al Rigga Station, City Centre Station and GGICO (Garhoud) Station. Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station will be open from September 9.
i stay in sharjah but i work at JBR1 which one is the closest route for me to catch the metro and what are the timing
Ashfaq: You can park your car at Al Rashidiya Metro Station or take bus from Sharjah to ride the train from Union Square Station. You need to get off at Dubai Marina Station but it will open in February 2010.
1) Which feeder bus will take me to Khalid bin waleed station from Astoria hotel in bur dubai?
2) How will the NOL card work in this case? Do i have to pay twice first for the bus and then for the metro?
Ashfaq: 1-There is no dedicated feeder bus service for this route. You can take your normal route bus. Also you will be able to take metro on the Green Line once it opens in June next year to go to Khalid Bin Al Waleed Station. You don't have to pay twice if you change your mode of transport within 30 minutes.
Pls advice whether the Metro Station near the Union Corp in Karama will be open on 9th of Sep. If not pls advice which Metro stations I can use to travel to Jebel Ali Industrial Area No. 1, and the Fare plus the Feeder bus routes..
S Perera
Sri Lanka
Ashfaq: No, both Karama and Jebel Ali Industrial Area stations will not open on September 9.
Hi Ashfaq, please can you tell me if there will be a feeder bus from JLT to Nakheel Harbour
Ashfaq: There is no direct bus but there is bus service from Nakheeel Harbour and Tower to Dubai Marina Mall. It is F37.
What is the maximum allowable luggage size and weight we can carry in metro
Ashfaq: You cannot take heavy luggage on the train. Only hand bags.
If I buy a ticket to travel within one zone, however, I do not get off there and continue travelling to the next zone, how will I be monitored and stopped from travelling more than I paid for?
Ashfaq: At the end of the journey, you have to 'check out' by tagging your card on the exit gate. Your fare will be deducted automatically for the distance covered if you are using Nol Silver, Gold and Blue Cards but if you are using Nol Red Ticket (for single journey) then gate will not open and you will have to pay extra.
which Nol card is the best and the most exspensive to buy?
Ashfaq: The most economical card is the Nol Silver Card while Nol Gold Card offers you VIP travel facility but it is expensive.
What will be the best way for me to use the Dubai Metro to get to Knowledge Village if I get on from Bur Juman station from September 10th onwards?
I am staying in Jaffliya and my office is in Al Barsha 1. My journey will be from Jaffliya to Mall of the Emirates station. Is it possible for me to use the Nol card for the bus which to Jaffliya station and Mall of the Emirates station to Al Barsha 1? (Also from Al Barsha 1 to Mall of the Emirates station and Jaffliya station to the bus stop near home)
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After Kaitlyn Ward earned her undergraduate degree in accounting at St. Ambrose, going for her master's degree seemed like the next natural step in her career. But what started as simply taking classes to prepare for the CPA exam quickly turned into so much more: a tour of career possibilities to explore in the accounting world.
As an undergraduate accounting major at St. Ambrose, John Hammar found the individualized instruction from his professors to be a key factor to his academic success. It's one of the reasons he continued on at Ambrose to earn his master's degree in accounting.


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Rich Nye "The Sports Guy" brings vast experience and hometown perspective to his sports reporting for WTHR, Channel 13, Eyewitness News. Rich was born (11/3/1968) and raised in Indianapolis, and has spent his entire broadcasting career in Central Indiana. Rich dreamed in elementary school of growing up to be a sportscaster and feels blessed to have realized his dream. He is the longest tenured local TV news sportscaster in Indianapolis, with the notable exception of his Channel 13 colleague, Sports Director Dave Calabro.
Rich joined Channel 13 in August 1994 as a sports reporter. A year later, he became the first weekend morning TV sports anchor in Indianapolis. He has filled many roles in the sports department. He produces Operation Football, Operation Basketball and the 13 Sports Jam.
Before joining Channel 13, Rich was the first sports anchor for WALV, 27 Alive, which was Channel 13's sister station at the time and later became SkyTrak weather. Rich also worked for Network Indiana and several radio stations early in his career.
Rich has covered three Super Bowls, several Final Fours, and multiple Daytona 500s - in addition to all the major events rights here in Indianapolis each year. But his favorite stories are about local athletes who enjoy special victories or overcome unique challenges.
Rich's reporting has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio & Television News Director Association. He has also received a regional Emmy award for sports reporting.
Rich enjoys reading, listening to music, working out and playing basketball. He coaches youth basketball and volunteers in student ministry at Mount Pleasant Christian Church. Rich has three sons - Caleb, Joshua and Luke - and lives in Perry Township in Indianapolis.


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APIC 2010 in Mumbai next month is expecting over 1,200 delegates, the organisers are saying in an eshot to prospective attendees today.
That's looking like a good turnout, considering all the mumblings of discontent from the Northeast Asian contingent – about the security, the climate, the size of the venue, etc – and some alternative attractions which are timed to coincide with APIC like the APTC conference in
ICIS is having a pre-APIC Methodology Seminar in
International first-time visitors to
Perusing the online programme of presentations by competing chemicals consultancies, the Blog is delighted to see that two dear friends and former colleagues, Vince S and Philippa D will be performing on the first day of the conference.
With election fever gripping the UK, the Blog hopes that the standard of debate at APIC will be as high as at the electoral hustings on Monday in the leafy London suburb of Richmond, where I enjoyed seeing a panel of nine politicians including one former Shell chief economist and one dashing young multi-millionaire arguing over the issues of the day. The stakes are high, but it's all to play for.
photo: Mumbai