Everything you need to know about Dubai Metro Blue Line
Travelling through public transport is a sustainable way to commute. Not only is it cheaper, but it can also help reduce traffic congestion and pollution. Many cities worldwide are improving their public transport systems as a commendable move towards a greener, more liveable future. Dubai already has Dubai Metro. This state-of-the-art automated and driverless rail system connects popular destinations across the city.
The two existing metro lines, Green and Red, offer commuters a hassle-free and comfortable travel experience. An announcement has been made regarding a new metro line. The Dubai Metro Blue Line aims to connect some of the most popular residential areas with the main city. Let’s delve into some more details about this new Blue Line.
Blue Line Overview
As mentioned earlier, the Blue Line is an upcoming metro line on the Dubai Metro network serving the Dubai International Airport and the Al Maktoum International Airport. It will be 30 kilometres long, with 14 stations. Five underground stations will cover 15.5 km of track, and the remaining nine stations will be above ground. Furthermore, the line will run alongside Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311).
The original proposal for the Blue Line was released in 2006, but the idea was put on hold. The new plan for the metro line announced in 2023 seems to be redesigned to align with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. This strategic development project will prepare the city for a surge in population and increased need for accommodation and transport.
One key goal of this plan is to offer residents 80% of their daily needs in a 20-minute radius, on foot or by bicycle. With each step, we’ll see new service centres and residences around transit stations, aiming for more accessible urban living.
Dubai Metro Blue Line Route
Here are some quick facts about the proposed Blue Line that we know:
- Two transfer stations will connect to the CentrePoint Metro Station (the last terminal of the Red Line in Al Rashidiya) and the Creek Metro Station (the last terminal of the Green Line in Al Jaddaf).
- There are to be metro stations at Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, Ras Al Khor and Dubai International City 1, where there will be an interchange station.
- The metro will then continue and connect Dubai International City 2 and 3, and Dubai Silicon Oasis, concluding at Academic City.
- A second route will connect Mirdiff and Al Warqaa, connecting with the interchange station at Dubai International City 1.
- Travel times between each station is expected to be between 10 to 25 minutes.
- There’s a metro depot to be built at Al Ruwayyah 3 (which is an area after Academic City).
- The Dubai Metro Blue Line route will be 30 kilometres long, with 14 stations.
- Nine Dubai Metro Blue Line stations will be above ground and five underground. Dubai Creek Harbour would have an “iconic station”, matching the contemporary towers and residences and area by having a “distinctive architectural design”. The International City station is to be 44k square metres, making it the largest underground interchange station of the Dubai Metro network.
- There will be 28 driverless trains and a depot built to hold 60 trains.
- It will run on a similar electromechanical system, identical to the other metro lines.
Residents are pretty happy after Dubai Metro Route 2020 became operational for the public in 2021, connecting popular residential areas like Al Furjan and Discovery Gardens to the Dubai Metro network. We look forward to learning about the new stations of the Dubai Metro Blue Line — which are expected to make commutes around the city an absolute breeze!
The graphic below might give you a better idea of what this new metro line will look like.
The Blue Metro line is expected to be ready by 2029 – which will be the 20th anniversary of the Dubai Metro! Isn’t that wholesome?!
FAQs about Dubai Metro Blue Line
What are the other modes of public transport in Dubai?
Apart from the Dubai Metro, the city has a tram service with 11 stations, over 1,700+ public buses, taxis, water taxis and more. Check out our guide to Dubai’s public transport to learn about these modes of transportation.
What is the Red Line and Green Line?
Dubai Metro has two metro lines – the Red and Green Lines. The Red Line runs from Centrepoint in Al Rashidiya and ends at Expo 2020 MS. The Green Line starts at Etisalat (Al Qusais) and ends at Creek Metro Station (Dubai Creek). Check out our Dubai Metro guide for fares and weekday and weekend timings.
Using private transportation (cars and taxis) increases your carbon footprint. With climate change and its consequences looming over us, it is high time we all took the initiative to live more sustainably – including opting for public transport, if possible.
If you’re a tourist looking for an eco-friendly way to explore the city, check out attractions near the Dubai Metro. Learn more about the latest developments in Dubai with MyBayut, the region’s favourite property blog.
