Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai announced extended Dubai Metro timings. Dubai Metro will start operations as early as 5:00am, instead of 8:00am, on January 12. The timings are being extended to facilitate smooth transportation for Dubai Marathon.
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The 24th edition of Dubai Marathon will see thousands of people hit the road from 6am for a 42km challenge. It is organised under the Dubai Sports Council. Its start and finish will be on the Umm Suqeim Road opposite the Madinat Jumeirah. There are three different races — a 4km fun run, a 10km run and a 42km marathon.The Dubai Marathon is an annual road-based marathon hosted in the emirate since 1998.