Experts say that Etihad Rail, the national rail network of the UAE, will not only improve the transport sector but also strengthen the country's real estate sector.
The 1,200-kilometer project will shorten the distance between the seven emirate states and make travel easier for UAE residents, Arab News reported on Wednesday, citing Zoom Property Insides.According to the statement, the project, which will connect 11 major cities in seven emirate states, is expected to carry more than 60 million tons of cargo and 36.5 million passengers.
It will take passengers 50 minutes to travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai while the distance from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah will be covered in 100 minutes.
According to Zoom Property CEO Atta Shaberi, Etihad Rail will have multiple benefits for the country.
He said that the prices of houses and neighborhoods in communities located near Etihad railway stations will increase.
It was recently announced that Etihad Rail's first passenger train station, Fujairah, will also be built and once completed, it will connect 11 cities in the UAE.
Arrival of Chinese tourists
According to local media in the Emirates, tourism analysts expect Chinese tourists to return to the UAE within 6 to 12 months.