Hold on to your Nol cards, folks — the future of Dubai’s public transport is about to get a major upgrade, and it’s got everything: a Dh56 billion price tag, a sky-high metro station, and even a bridge over Dubai Creek because, well… why go around when you can glide over?
Let’s talk Blue Line. No, not the skincare brand or a yoga move — we’re talking about the newest, boldest chapter in Dubai Metro’s glow-up journey.
It All Starts with a Rock (and a Ruler)
On Monday, June 9, 2025, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a man who truly puts the “move” in “movement,” laid the foundation stone for the Dubai Metro Blue Line. And this wasn’t just a ceremonial tap with a golden shovel — this was a declaration: Dubai’s next-gen metro is officially on track.
Cue dramatic music. Or better yet, the ding of an approaching train.
The Dh56 Billion Power Move
Yep, that’s Dh56 billion being poured into 30 kilometres of futuristic, efficient, air-conditioned joy. That’s more than just a rail line — that’s a city-wide glow-up for anyone who’s ever been stuck in Sheikh Zayed traffic and thought, “There has to be a better way.”
And better it is. When complete, Dubai’s metro will stretch a glorious 131 kilometres with 78 stations, making car horns feel like a distant memory.
A Bridge Too Cool
One of the most exciting feats? A 1.3 km bridge over Dubai Creek. Yep, your commute just got scenic. It’s the first metro bridge over the creek, and dare we say, it’s giving big energy — think architectural grace meets transport efficiency.
Super Stations Incoming
The Blue Line will feature three major interchange stations — Al Jaddaf (Green Line), Al Rashidiya (Red Line), and International City 1 — including a mega underground interchange station. We’re talking 44,000 m² of underground connectivity that can handle up to 350,000 passengers a day. That’s basically a small city moving under your feet. No big deal.
Tall, Taller, Tallest: Emaar Properties Station
Enter stage left: Emaar Properties Station — soon to be the tallest metro station in the world at a gravity-defying 74 metres high. (That’s about 24 floors, in case you’re counting.)
Designed by the same iconic folks who brought us the Burj Khalifa — Skidmore, Owings & Merrill — this station is part-transport hub, part-modern art. It’s got:
- 11,000 m² of futuristic floor space
- Capacity for 160,000 passengers
- And a daily ridership projection of 70,000 by 2040
Basically, it’s giving: “Come for the commute, stay for the skyline.”
Route Rundown: Where Blue Goes
The Blue Line is flexing with two main routes, seamlessly hooking into the existing Red and Green lines like the final piece of a very chic jigsaw puzzle.
Route 1 (Green Line) – 21 km, 10 stations
From Al Jaddaf’s Al Khor Interchange to Al Ruwaiyah 3 Depot, this stretch takes you through:
- Dubai Festival City
- Dubai Creek Harbour
- Ras Al Khor
- International City 1, 2 & 3
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Academic City
So yes, you can now “metro” your way to your exam, brunch, or business pitch — all in one go.
Route 2 (Red Line) – 9 km, 4 stations
This one’s for the Centrepoint crew. Starting from Al Rashidiya, it zips through:
- Mirdif
- Al Warqa
- International City 1 (the meet-up point with Route 1)
Cue more convenience. Less car crying.
All Aboard the Access Express
Nine major areas will now get direct metro love, including:
- Dubai International Airport
- Mirdif
- Al Warqa
- International City
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Academic City
- Ras Al Khor
- Dubai Creek Harbour
- Festival City
Basically, you’ll be able to live your best multi-stop errand life — no Uber guilt, no parking hunts.
Stations That Get You
These new stations aren’t just functional — they’re fab. Expect:
- Bus bays (for the “don’t want to walk” days)
- Taxi ranks (for the “I’m late” moments)
- Bike & e-scooter zones (because #greenlife)
- Accessibility for all (because that’s how it should be)
- And let’s not forget the dreamy design at Emaar Properties Station — natural light, sleek vibes, urban coolness all wrapped into one.
While 2029 might feel like lightyears away, trust us — this kind of metro magic takes time. But when it arrives, your morning commute might just become the best part of your day.
(Okay, maybe second-best. Coffee still wins.)
So, Dubai — ready to go blue? Because this isn’t just a metro line. It’s the future of city living… and it’s coming in hot.
