Dubai Integrated Public Transport Map
Explorer produced an integrated transport network map demonstrating the connections between Dubai’s road, rail, water and air public transport provisions on behalf of the Roads and Transport Authority. Using modern schematic style, in which the lines bend at only 30, 60 and 90 degrees, it demonstrates the available transport options in a simplified way, using bold colourful lines. The map features key landmarks illustrated in 3D, stations, stops and routes, integrating more than 120 modes of transport such as Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, Palm Monorail, local bus routes, Central Business District bus routes, feeder bus routes, express bus routes, intercity bus routes, ferries, water taxis, water buses and abras. It was printed as a dual-language Arabic and English wall map for display in transport hubs.
Client
Roads and Transport Authority
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Language
Arabic | English
Format
Services
Proofreading | Creative Concepts | Graphic Design & Layout | Infographics & Illustration | Cartography | Map Design | POI Collection & Categorisation
The primary challenge of this map was the sheer amount of data that had to be represented in a clear and attractive way. The first step in tackling this challenge was a full data audit of the hundreds of stop and stations names, during which our editorial and digital teams worked together to proofread and standardise all the names in Arabic and English, as well as determine where stops could be combined based on proximity. After that was completed, our cartography and design teams worked hand in hand to develop standards for laying out and presenting the data in a way that allowed public transport users to easily chart their desired journey across Dubai. This included things like establishing colour coding systems and line thickness for the various transport modes, fonts and font sizes for distinguishing the different types of labels on the maps, and developing bespoke 3D illustrations of select landmarks.
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