The Pointe station on the Palm Monorail has opened to passengers in time for a major music festival this weekend.
The new station will offer direct access to the retail, entertainment and restaurant hub on Palm Jumeirah island.
Fans of America’s Got Talent winners Mayyas could be some of the first passengers to use the new station, when the Lebanese act performs on Friday to celebrate the second anniversary of The Palm Fountain.
The dance troupe will perform live with a backdrop of synchronised fountain shows — five of which will be debuted at the festival.
The three-day Relm Fest also features Egyptian rock band Massar Egbari, Lebanese indie-pop band Adonis and Jordanian rockers Jadal, as well as Emirati singer-songwriter Abri.
It is 13 years since The Palm Monorail opened, and it now connects key landmarks from the Palm Jumeirah Gateway Station to the Golden Mile Galleria, Al Ittihad Park and Nakheel Mall, ending at the Atlantis Aquaventure station.
Now the line will also connect to The Pointe.
Stretching across 5.5 kilometres, the monorail line is the only public transport system on Palm Jumeirah for residents, visitors and tourists.
Single trips cost Dh10 ($2.7), with a return ticket priced at Dh15.
Mayyas in action: in pictures
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Host Terry Crews, far left, with members of the female Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas, who were crowned winners of the latest season of 'America's Got Talent'. AP -
The Lebanese troupe will take home a $1 million prize and the chance to headline a Las Vegas show. AP -
Mayyas react to the announcement they had won this season of 'America's Got Talent'. Getty Images -
Kristy Sellars and Terry Crews react as Mayyas are announced the winners of season 17 of 'America's Got Talent'. Getty Images -
America's Got Talent finale, from left, Mayyas, Terry Crews, Chapel Hart, Metaphysic, Drake Milligan, Kristy Sellars. Getty Images -
Nadim Cherfan, centre, with the dance group Mayyas, winners of season 17. Getty Images -
Mayyas perform during the 'America's Got Talent' finals on September 13. Getty Images -
The co-ordinated dance featured white, feathered outfits and sparkling globes of light in a moody routine that won a standing ovation from the crowd. Getty Images -
Appearing on 'America's Got Talent', the group have their sights set on winning the coveted $1 million prize. Getty Images -
Terry Crews with Mayyas on stage. Getty Images -
Mayyas attend an 'America's Got Talent' Season 17 live show at Sheraton Pasadena Hotel in California. Getty Images -
Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas perform in the semi-finals of 'America's Got Talent'. Getty -
Judge Simon Cowell said the performance was 'as good as it gets'. Getty -
The group danced to a selection of Arabic melodies. Photo: YouTube -
Lebanese dance crew Mayyas have appeared on season 17 of 'America's Got Talent'. Getty -
Judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara said they felt 'hypnotised'. Getty -
The Lebanese dance company won season six of 'Arabs Got Talent' in 2019. Photo: MBC -
Mayyas celebrate with choreographer Nadim Cherfan (in black), after their ‘Arabs Got Talent’ win. Photo: MBC -
Mayyas's 'Arabs Got Talent' win came with a new car and a 200,000 Saudi riyal ($53,333) cash prize. Photo: MBC -
The group are known for their physical style, performed to Arabic melodies. Photo: MBC -
At the time, Mayyas said they planned to use their 'Arabs Got Talent' cash prize to set up a dance studio. Photo: MBC -
After winning 'Arabs Got Talent', they appeared on the UK spin-off 'Britain's Got Talent: The Champions' in 2019. Photo: Shutterstock -
The group on 'Britain's Got Talent: The Champions'. Photo: Shutterstock
