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
OpenedSeptember 9, 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
109
Academic City
108
Dubai Silicon Oasis
107
International City 2 & 3
106
International City 1
 B3 
105
Auto Market
104
Ras Al Khor Industrial
103
Dubai Square
102
Dubai Creek Harbour
101
Dubai Festival City
100
Creek  M2 
43
Dragon Mart
42
Al Warqa'a
41
City Centre Mirdif
40
Centrepoint  M1 

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. </ref>

The project is set to start its construction on June 19, 2024, after Eid Al Adha, breaking 14 grounds in Al Jadaf, Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, Ras Al Khor Industrial, International City 1, International City 2 & 3, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Al Rashidiya, Mirdif & Al Warqa. The awarding ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 14, 2024, before Eid Al Adha.

There are 2 direct routes to Creek and Centrepoint from Academic City which don’t require people to swap trains at International City 1.

There will be a Y-junction at International City 1. A Y-junction joins all 3 rails together.

Trains traveling from Academic City directly to Centrepoint and Creek will be able to travel direct without hassle of switching trains.

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