Blue Line (Dubai Metro)

Blue Line
Overview
StatusApproved
OwnerRoads and Transport Authority (Dubai)
LocaleDubai, United Arab Emirates
Termini
Stations14
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemDubai Metro
Operator(s)Serco
Rolling stockTBA
History
Planned opening2027
Technical
Line length30 kilometers (19 mi)
CharacterTBA
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
ElectrificationThird rail
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Route map

Depot
11
Academic City
12
Dubai Silicon Oasis
13
International City 2 & 3
14
International City 1
 B3 
50
Dubai Car Market
51
Ras Al Khor Industrial
52
Dubai Square
53
Dubai Creek Harbour
54
Dubai Festival City
55
Creek  M2 
15
Dragon Mart
16
Al Warqa
17
City Centre Mirdif
18
Centrepoint  M1 

The Blue Line is a planned rapid transit line of the Dubai Metro in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It will be the third metro line in the city, after the Red and Green lines,[1] with a total length of 30 kilometres and 14 stations, connecting the neighbourhoods of Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, Al Warqaa, Mirdif, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Academic City, and Dubai International City. The line will have interchanges with existing and future metro lines and with the Etihad Rail network.[2]

There is a transfer station with the Green Line at Creek station and one with the Red Line at Centrepoint. Additionally, International City 1 is an interchange station between the Creek and Centrepoint branches. The Blue Line has its main depot at Al Ruwayyah 3.[citation needed]

The project was approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on 24 November 2023, with a total investment of AED 18 billion. It is expected to be operational by 2029.[3] The project aims to enhance the public transport system in Dubai and support the economic and social development of the city. The project will also serve the expected increase in the number of visitors and residents in Dubai. The project will be implemented by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the private sector.[4]

Construction started on June 24, 2024.

  1. ^ Tesorero, Angel. "Dubai Metro to have new 30-km Blue Line". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  2. ^ "Dubai Metro Blue Line: Where will it go and when will it open?". The National. 2023-11-25. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  3. ^ "Pictures: What Dubai Metro's Blue Line will look like". Gulf News. 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  4. ^ "Sheikh Mohammed announces $5bn Dubai Metro Blue Line: First train over Creek, property boost, 30km new track, new-look stations". Arabian Business. 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2024-03-11.