Funny Moments in the Dubai Metro. Amusing Traveller Tales !

Funny right? Seeing a bird waiting for a metro, just like us? Here are a 10 more humorous and relatable stories that happened on the Dubai Metro from various people. 

1. After a long day at my part time job at the Familiar Cuisinere restaurant in Oud Metha, I dozed off on the train to Al Nahda. Somewhere in that haze of exhaustion, I accidentally leaned my head on the shoulder of the person sitting next to me. Suddenly I felt like I was falling; I snapped awake in a panic. In my haste to stop falling, I moved my head from the person and… banged my head on a nearby metal holder beside the sitting areas, producing a loud thud that caught everyone’s attention. Everyone looked at me giggling. David Enzo, 19

2. In the late hours of the night, after the Coldplay concert at EXPO 2020, the train cabin was unusually empty, creating a serene atmosphere. Out of nowhere, a young man wearing headphones suddenly stood up and began to dance around the central pole. With each movement, he would randomly break into song, which was offkey, by the way, in contrast to our silent gasps. Despite everyone’s efforts to maintain composure, it ultimately became increasingly difficult not to crack a smile at the unexpected display before them. —Shane Dsilva, 17

3. I was on the metro, blissfully absorbed in my own world, sitting on one of those ‘two people can sit’ seats, on my way to Dubai Mall, with Tame Impala serenading me through my headphones, jamming quietly to the psychedelic beats. Then this girl hops on and plops down beside me. She notices the album art on my phone screen and, we’re deep in conversation about how Tame Impala is basically the GOAT of psychedelic music. But then, I notice an elderly man a few seats away. He’s been giving us the side-eye since our conversation started…the kind that creates a hole right through your soul, staring as though we’re plotting a heist. Suddenly, he stands up, his face a mix of concern and irritation. He gestures at me, his voice booming across the carriage, loudly ‘suggests’ that I should vacate the seat immediately. Apparently, in his eyes, our innocent conversation has morphed into me harassing this poor girl. But just then the girl stood up for me and explained what was happening. Crisis averted. —Sankalp Talreja 20

4. When I was younger, I would sometimes take public transport to school in Oud Metha. Usually, my dad was our saviour for the morning rush, but this one time, he had work obligations. So, there we were, my mom, brother and I, packed like sardines in the subway. It was the beginning of the week—prime time for everyone to be grumpy and groggy. A woman ended up squishing next to me who smelled… bad would be an understatement, even the 48-hour deodorants wouldn’t save her. There I was, trying to hold my breath and avoid any sudden movements, thinking, “Please, let her get off soon.” Then, finally, it happened—the woman stood up. In that moment, pure relief washed over me, and I let out the loudest sigh of relief. As she was about to walk away, I saw her head slowly turn back. I quickly looked away to prevent any eye contact. She didn’t say anything, but I could feel her gaze— the kind that could’ve wilted a flower. In the end, my lungs were happy and rejoiced. —Sofia Lamri, 19

5. I was riding the metro from school (I had to go to Mall of the Emirates) to home, Dubai Marina, feeling really hungry. With my mind focused on food, I scoured the cabin for any RTA officers, I scanned the cabin. Seeing none, I popped a candy into my mouth. Suddenly, I felt a tap on my shoulder. Thinking it was just a random passerby, I ignored it, convinced that there was no way an RTA officer could have magically appeared. Big mistake. A friendly yet firm voice burst out, saying, “Excuse me!” I turned around to see an RTA officer twice my size standing behind me, smiling—not the friendly kind, but more of a “You messed up big time, buddy” smile. Still chewing my candy, I quickly realized I was in deep trouble. The RTA officer gestured for me to step aside. He confirmed my mistake of eating candy on the train and, after hearing me out, he realized that I was a resident. He fined me 100 Dhs for eating on the metro. As I sat back down, candy-free and slightly stunned, I couldn’t help but laugh at how my sweet tooth had landed me in hot water. Archit Vimal, 16

6. Once on the metro, on my way home to Rashidiya (now Centerpoint) I had a breakdown and couldn’t stop crying over something personal. I was in the ladies’ compartment, and despite some stares, a kind lady offered me her seat. I initially refused, but she insisted, saying she was leaving soon anyway. However, she stayed by my side, patiently waiting for around five stops before departing. Her compassion didn’t erase my pain, but her gesture of kindness meant the world to me. I’ll always remember her and be grateful for people like her who restore faith in humanity during difficult times. Christine Dsouza, 18

 

7. So, my friends and I were heading back from Dubai Mall to Burjuman on this packed metro. I said something funny (an inside joke) that made my friend burst out laughing. Now, when this guy laughs hard, he starts snorting like crazy—like, it’s a snort fest. Well, there’s always that one person who doesn’t appreciate a good snort symphony. This guy nearby, clearly annoyed, asks my friend if he needs an ambulance. His irritation in contrast to our laughter just made the whole situation even funnier. We temporarily stopped for a bit, due to the suddenness of his words, and bursted out laughing even harder. We couldn’t help it; it was like adding fuel to the laughter fire. —Ashton Pinto, 19

  

8. Whenever I board the train usually from ADCB, I’m met with a lot of crowd, especially Filipinas. Due to this I stand right behind them. I’m usually taller than most of them and can usually smell their hair, and let me tell you…their hair…smells MARVELOUS! – Muriel Dsouza, 47

 

9. I was once in a crowded train from Karama (ADCB) to Dubai Internet City, with my hair let down, when suddenly I feel my hair being tugged. I avert my gaze to the direction where my hair was being pulled, to realize my hair was trapped between the collapsable doors. I waited like that until the next station arrived with my hair possibly waving hello to world outside the metro. — Aiza Chaudhry, 17

 

10. Once, I found myself on a train from Al Khail, which was so jam-packed that I got squished all the way to the back. This was right after the flooding, and with fewer trains running, the crowds were a nightmare. Due to this I was pushed all the way back, away from the door. I couldn’t even catch a glimpse of the doors, let alone make a daring escape at my stop. When we finally reached my station, I tried to find my way through, but it was like trying to swim through a crowd of sumo wrestlers in a mosh pit. Futility. By the time the crowds reduced, and I wriggle my way through, I’d missed my stop by 7 stops. I ended up riding all the way to GGICO Metro Station, way off my intended course. —Ryan Alex, 20