Blue Line (Dubai Metro)

The Dubai Metro Blue Line is a planned rapid transit line in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The line will be the third metro line in the city, after the Red, Green lines. The line will have a total length of 30 kilometres and 14 stations, connecting the neighbourhoods of Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, Al Warqaa, Mirdif, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Academic City, and Dubai International City. The line will also have interchanges with the existing and future metro lines, as well as the Etihad Rail network.

Blue Line
Overview
StatusApproved
OwnerRoads and Transport Authority (Dubai)
LocaleDubai, United Arab Emirates
Termini
Stations14
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemDubai Metro
Operator(s)Serco
Rolling stockTBA
History
OpenedEstimated 2029
Technical
Line length30 kilometers (19 mi)
CharacterTBA
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
ElectrificationThird rail
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Route map

Depot
20
Academic City
19
Dubai Silicon Oasis
18
International City 2 & 3
17
International City 1
 B3 
16
Nadd Al Hamar
15
Ras Al Khor Industrial
14
Ras Al Khor
13
Dubai Creek Harbour
12
Dubai Festival City
11
Creek  M2 
24
Dragon Mart
23
Al Warqa'a
22
City Centre Mirdif
21
Centrepoint  M1 
Auxillary Depot

There is a transfer station with the Green Line at Creek station and one with the Red Line at Centrepoint. Additionally, International City is an interchange station between the Creek and Centrepoint branches. The blue line has its main depot at Al Ruwayyah 3.

The project was approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on November 24, 2023, with a total investment of AED 18 billion. The project is expected to be completed and operational by 2029. The project aims to enhance the public transport system in Dubai and support the economic and social development of the city. The project will also serve the expected increase in the number of visitors and residents in Dubai, especially during the COP28 Summit and beyond. The project will be implemented by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai, in collaboration with the private sector.

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