The public transport in Dubai is evolving at an incredible rate as we move closer to making the city the smartest, happiest. And most sustainable in the world for people on the move. The current Red and Green Metro Lines already carry millions.And the new Dubai Metro Blue Line represents a major expansion of the network.
As part of the Dubai Rulers’ long-term urban development plan. The Blue Line aims to enhance connectivity between new residential, business, and educational hubs. It will reduce traffic, thereby lessening carbon emissions and increasing public transportation access.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum initiated the construction of the first Blue Line station on June 9, 2025. Kicking off a new era for the Dubai metro system.
Stretching 30km of new track, the Dh56 billion Blue Line will feature 14 new stations, increasing the Dubai Metro’s length to 131km. It will link important districts such as Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City. And Dubai Festival City, and include the world’s highest metro station.
What is the Dubai Metro Blue Line?
The Blue Line is a 30 km strategically important metro extension that interfaces with Dubai’s Red and Green Lines. It is composed of 14 new stations and features a blend of underground and overground tracks to facilitate accessible travel and urban connectivity.
One of the most notable features is the city’s first-ever metro bridge over Dubai Creek. A 1.3-kilometer-long structure that connects vital areas on both sides of the creek.
It will also contribute to Dubai’s objectives for sustainable urban development, smart mobility, and to accommodate its increasing population and economic hubs in areas such as educational, residential, and commercial districts.
Route Overview
The Dubai Metro Blue Line consists of two corridors, with 15.5 km underground and 14.5 km elevated:
Route 1 (Green Line Connection):
21 km, 10 stations: from Al Khor Interchange (Al Jaddaf), passing through Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, Ras Al Khor, International City (1, 2 & 3), Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City to Al Ruwaiyah 3 Depot.
Route 2 ( Red Line Connection ):
The two lines interchange at International City 1 for transfer.
Stations and major transfer terminals
Fourteen Rail Stations with the latest amenities and ADA-accessibility features are being built at strategic locations:
Major interchange stations:
Al Jaddaf (connects with the Green Line)
Centrepoint (interchange Red Line)
International City 1 (connecting to Routes 1 and 2)
Meanwhile, other key stations are Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, Ras Al Khor, International City 2 and 3, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dubai Academic City.
Stops include exclusive bus bays, as well as taxi ranks, bicycle and e-scooter zones, and full barrier-free access. The major underground interchange station spans 44,000 square metres, with a capacity to accommodate 350,000 passengers per day.
Key Features and Innovations
- Dubai Creek Metro Bridge – a 1.3 km bridge, the first of its kind in Dubai’s metro history.
- Emaar Properties Station: The world’s tallest metro station at 74 m and designed by SOM, covering an area of 11,000 m² and serving 160,000 passengers daily.
- A history of superlatives.Incheon Airport. Largest single-building airport terminal: a 496,000 m² terminal serving 41.7 million passengers and 27 airlines.IT and Casino Center, the Largest underground mall in the world: 473,939 m² for 2,928 stores. Largest underground shopping center in Asia: 44,478 m² with 351 stores, serving 750,000 daily visitors.
- Sustainability: Energy-efficient, natural light, top-of-the-line sustainable materials.
- Access: All stations are barrier-free and include multi-modal connections (bus, taxi, bicycle, e-scooter).
Technology: Driverless, fully automatic trains with state-of-the-art security and monitoring.
Blue Line-Linked Districts
The nine important locations are connected by the Blue Line, which will facilitate accessibility across:
- Dubai International Airport
- Mirdif
- Al Warqa
- International City (1 & 2)
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Academic City
- Ras Al Khor Industrial Area
- Dubai Creek Harbour
- Dubai Festival City
Timeline and Opening Date
Foundation stone laid: June 9, 2025
Under construction: Includes major engineering projects, such as the bridge over Dubai Creek and the Emaar Properties Station.
Opening: Set to open in 2029, in line with the 2040 Urban Master Plan for Dubai.
Impact on Urban Mobility
The Blue Line will:
- Reduce journey times by connecting key hubs
- Improve links with current metro routes
- Ease road traffic.
- Enhance property values and stimulate development along the corridor.
- Help Dubai become greener by taking public transport
- Enhances Passage To Critical Places for Students, Employees, and Travellers
Conclusion
The Dubai Lounge line is an ambitious and game-changer project that will revolutionise. The way people commute in Dubai as it features groundbreaking infrastructure, iconic stations, and intelligent design.” Scheduled to open by 2029, it will link key areas of the city. Ensuring a balanced and environmentally friendly development of the urban network that serves Dubai’s communities.