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Dubai Metro Blue Line to serve one million residents by 2029
The 30km, 14-station extension will directly connect areas like International City and Silicon Oasis to the emirate's rail network for the first time.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved a major expansion of the Dubai Metro. The new 30km Blue Line will link the existing Red and Green lines, providing direct rail access for an estimated one million residents in key areas and cutting commute times to as little as 10 minutes.
Dubai’s government has approved the Dh18 billion Dubai Metro Blue Line project, a 30-kilometre extension that will add 14 new stations and serve a large population in previously unconnected areas. The new line, set to launch in 2029, will directly integrate communities like International City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Academic City into the emirate’s public transport network, significantly slashing commute times. According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the project is the first major new metro line since the Green Line opened in 2011. It aims to provide a central public transport link for residents and workers in areas currently served only by bus and car. ## What is the Blue Line? The Blue Line is a new 30km metro line that will connect the existing Red and Green Lines. Of its 14 stations, nine will be elevated and five will be underground. The line will run from the Creek Interchange Station on the Green Line to a new terminus in Academic City. Key features of the project include: - **Total Length:** 30 kilometres. - **Underground Section:** 15.5 km, primarily through strategic urban areas. - **Elevated Section:** 14.5 km. - **New Stations:** 14, including a major…