If you thought the Dubai Metro couldn’t get any more impressive, you might want to think again. The much-anticipated Dubai Metro Blue Line is officially underway. This brand-new route will link key communities, ease traffic and introduce the world’s tallest metro station. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the Blue Line will link the existing Red and Green Lines, marking a significant milestone in Dubai’s evolving transport system. Want to know more about how this update will change daily travel? Keep reading cause we’ve got all the details!
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Overview Of The Blue Line
The Dubai Metro Blue Line will include a mix of above-ground and underground stations. This design will accommodate a growing commuter base. The Blue Line includes:
- 5 elevated stations
- 4 underground stations
- 4 future elevated stations
- 1 underground interchange station
The metro layout spans 30 kilometres, with 14.5 kilometres above ground and 15.5 kilometres underground. The station is designed to transport approximately 350,000 passengers.
Blue Line Routes
The Metro Blue Line will operate across two routes. This will help improve connectivity among residential, commercial, and educational hubs.
Route 1: Creek To Academic City
This route will feature 10 stations, starting at the Green Line’s Creek station and passing through:
- Dubai Festival City
- Dubai Creek Harbour
- Ras Al Khor
- International City 1 (underground interchange)
- International City 2 and 3
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Academic City
Route 2: Centrepoint To International City
The second route includes four stations. This line begins at the Red Line’s Centrepoint station, travelling through Mirdif and Al Warqa, and ends at International City 1 Interchange Station.
The World’s Highest Metro Station: Design And Architecture
The first station, Emaar Properties, is set to become a global landmark. The station is designed by the renowned American architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the architects behind the Burj Khalifa. Setting milestones in the transport sector as well, the station will stand at 74 metres, making it the world’s tallest metro station. Retaining its trademark metro terminal arch, the blue line features key glass panels that allow natural sunlight to flood the platforms.
The exterior of the elevated station is inspired by the shape of a seashell. The interior design of the station will reflect five thematic models, Heritage, Earth, Air, Fire and Water, giving commuters a visually immersive experience.
Construction Progress & Impact On Traffic
Early this year, the Dubai Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, laid the foundation for the Blue Line. Just five months after the June ceremony, the project is now 10% complete. It is expected to be 30% complete by the end of 2025. Some properties near the upcoming Blue Line stations are seeing an increase in rent, reflecting growing demand for metro-connected residences. Once the metro becomes operational, the Blue Line will reduce traffic congestion by 20% and by 2029, the line is will serve around 50,000 university students commuting to and from Academic City.
Don’t forget to keep reading Gulf Buzz for all the latest updates on the Blue Line project, or visit the official RTA website.
