Dubai is poised to upgrade its public transport system through the opening of the Dubai Metro Blue Line, with operations set to start on September 9, 2029. The day falls on the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Red Line. The 30-kilometer Blue Line will cater to about one million residents, linking major residential and commercial hubs, hence reducing traffic jams and facilitating sustainable urban growth.
The Blue Line will have 14 stations, of which nine will be elevated and five will be underground, with three key interchange stations at Creek (Green Line), Centrepoint (Red Line), and International City 1. The line will pass through areas like Mirdif, Al Warqaa, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dubai Academic City. The highlight is the 1.3-kilometer bridge across Dubai Creek, the first of its type for the Metro.
Reserved for a consortium of Turkish and Chinese companies—MAPA, LIMAK, and CRRC—the project will cost an estimated AED 20.5 billion. It is expected to decrease traffic congestion by 20% in nine neighborhoods and add up to 25% to the value of properties surrounding metro stations. In addition, the Blue Line is expected to generate AED 56.5 billion in economic and environmental benefits by 2040.
The Blue Line project fits into Dubai’s wider ambitions under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, with a view to increasing quality of life and stimulating economic growth through increased connectivity and sustainable infrastructure.
