Dubai Metro Blue Line officially kicks off: Watch the highlights

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Dubai Metro Blue Line on Monday, marking a milestone in the expansion of the city’s public transportation network.

In a post on his official X page, Sheikh Mohammed said: “I laid the foundation stone for the first station of the Dubai Metro’s Blue Line, a station set to become a new architectural icon added to Dubai’s renowned urban landmarks. With a total investment of Dh56 billion, the Blue Line will stretch 30 kilometres, bringing the total length of Dubai’s rail network to 131 kilometres and 78 stations.”

Since its launch, the Dubai Metro has transported over 2.5 billion passengers by the end of last year, with an average daily ridership of 900,000.

The new line is set to significantly enhance the emirate’s transport infrastructure, reinforcing Dubai’s commitment to innovative urban development and sustainable mobility. Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed: “We continue to develop Dubai… we continue to build the best city to live in the world.’