Dubai Metro Blue Line guide: Routes, stations, key features and opening date
The Dh56 billion project construction begins with a new station set to break world record
Dubai: On Monday, June 9, 2025, a major milestone was marked in Dubai’s ongoing public transport expansion. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, officially laid the foundation stone for the first station of the upcoming Dubai Metro Blue Line.
This ambitious project is not only set to transform urban mobility in the city but also includes the world’s highest metro station. Here’s everything you need to know about the future Blue Line route.
1. A Dh56 billion expansion of Dubai’s rail network
The Blue Line represents a massive Dh56 billion investment in the emirate’s transport infrastructure. Once complete, the line will stretch 30 kilometres, extending Dubai’s metro network to a total of 131 kilometres with 78 stations.
The project underscores Dubai’s long-term strategy of smart, sustainable urban development and greater interconnectivity across its neighbourhoods.
2. First-ever metro bridge over Dubai Creek
One of the most significant features of the new line is a 1.3 km bridge over Dubai Creek, the first of its kind in the city’s metro system.
The route will also feature:
Three major interchange stations: Al Jaddaf (Green Line), Al Rashidiya (Red Line), and International City 1
The largest underground interchange station in the network, covering 44,000 m², with the capacity to handle 350,000 passengers daily
3. World’s highest metro station to open in Dubai
Among the most notable announcements is the upcoming Emaar Properties Station, set to become the tallest metro station in the world, standing 74 metres high.
Designed by the globally renowned firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the architects behind the Burj Khalifa, the station reflects Dubai’s futuristic vision. Key features include:
Total area of 11,000 square metres
Daily capacity of up to 160,000 passengers
Projected daily usage of over 70,000 passengers by 2040
Inspired by the idea of a "crossing gateway," the station is designed to blend seamlessly with its surroundings while serving as an architectural landmark.
Blue Line Route overview and station breakdown
The Dubai Metro Blue Line will stretch 30 kilometres, split between 15.5 kilometres of underground track and 14.5 kilometres above ground. It will include 14 stations, with critical interchange connections to both the Red and Green Lines.
Two main routes: Connecting Red and Green Lines
The Blue Line will operate on two main routes to ensure integration with the existing Dubai Metro network.
Route 1 (Green Line Connection) – 21 km, 10 stations:
Begins at Al Khor Interchange Station (Green Line) in Al Jaddaf
Passes through: Dubai Festival City → Dubai Creek Harbour → Ras Al Khor → International City (1, 2 & 3) → Dubai Silicon Oasis → Dubai Academic City
Terminates at Al Ruwaiyah 3 Depot
Route 2 (Red Line Connection) – 9 km, 4 stations:
Starts from Centrepoint Interchange Station (Red Line) in Al Rashidiya
Passes through: Mirdif → Al Warqa → International City 1
Connects with Route 1 at International City
Nine key areas to be connected
The Blue Line will serve a number of strategic areas in Dubai, enhancing direct access to:
Dubai International Airport
Mirdif
Al Warqa
International City 1 and 2
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Academic City
Ras Al Khor Industrial Area
Dubai Creek Harbour
Dubai Festival City
What to expect in the new stations
Stations along the Blue Line will incorporate modern features and accessible facilities, including:
Dedicated bus bays
Taxi ranks
Bike and e-scooter zones
Barrier-free accessibility
Notably, the Emaar Properties Station will feature premium materials, natural lighting, and integrated urban placemaking, reflecting Dubai’s forward-looking infrastructure philosophy.
When will Dubai Metro’s Blue Line open?
According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the Dubai Metro Blue Line is scheduled for 2029.
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