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Dubai continues to develop at a rapid pace, and the latest addition to the city's impressive infrastructure is the Blue Metro Line. This ambitious project is aimed not only at easing traffic congestion, but also at providing a direct connection to Dubai International Airport.Here's everything you need to know about the new Blue Metro Line.
Overview of the Blue subway line
The new Blue Metro line is a Dh18 billion ($4.9 billion) investment and will consist of 14 new stations adding 30 km to the current metro network. As much as 15.5 km of this line will run underground. The extension is part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which includes improving commuting for the city's fast-growing population as a top priority.
Where does the Blue subway line go?
The Blue Metro Line will connect five major urban areas of Dubai:
- Bur Dubai/Deira
- Downtown/Business Bay
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Dubai Marina/JBR
- Expo City Dubai
When the line is completed, Dubai's metro network will be 131 km long, with 78 stations served by 168 trains.
The routes of the Blue subway line
The Blue Metro line consists of two main routes that connect to the existing Red and Green lines.
- First Route: Begins atAl Jaddaf at the Creek Interchange Station on the Green Line, crosses DubaiCreek via a 1.3 km bridge and passes through new stations at DubaiFestival City, Dubai Creek Harbour and Ras Al Khor, before reaching DubaiInternational City 1. This route continues to Dubai InternationalCity 2 and 3, ending at Dubai Silicon Oasis and Academic City. This route covers 21 km and has 10 stations.
- Second Route: Connects to the Red Line at Al Rashidiya at the Centrepoint Interchange Station. This route continues to new stations at Mirdif and Al Warqaa, then connects to the interchange station at Dubai International City 1. This route is 9 km long and has 4 stations.
The travel time between these destinations is estimated at 10 to 25 minutes.
Special stations
Although station designs will be largely in line with the current subway, there are two notable stations:
- Dubai Creek Harbour Station: This iconic station will have a striking architectural design to match the surrounding modern residential and commercial towers.
- International City Underground Station: At 44,000 square meters, this will be the largest underground transfer station in the network, designed to handle about 350,000 passengers daily.
Long-term benefits
Although the project will cost Dh18 billion, the RTA expects it to bring economic, social and environmental benefits:
- Reduced Traffic Congestion: The project will reduce traffic congestion on the routes by 20%.
- Property Value Increase: Land and property values near the stations are expected to increase by 25%.
- Passenger numbers: The Blue Metro Line is expected to carry 200,000 passengers per day by 2030, rising to 320,000 per day a decade later.
Implementation timelines
Construction of the Blue Metro line will begin in 2024, with completion scheduled for 2029,just in time for Dubai Metro's 20th anniversary celebrations. The first trials are expected in 2028, with commissioning of the line the following year.
Conclusion
The introduction of the Blue Metro Line marks an important step in the ongoing development of Dubai's public transport network. This newline will not only facilitate travel, but also contribute to dealall urban development of the city. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project and the many benefits it will bring to both residents and visitors to Dubai.
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