Dubai Metro Blue Line: Foundation laid for first station

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has laid the foundation stone for the first station on the Dubai Metro’s Blue Line.

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The announcement was made on the Dubai Ruler’s official X account.

The Blue Line is projected to generate total benefits of Dhs56bn.

أثناء وضع حجر الأساس لأول محطة ضمن الخط الأزرق لمترو دبي الذي تبلغ إجمالي منافعه 56 مليار درهم .. المحطة تمثل أيقونة معمارية تضاف لأيقونات دبي الحضارية وستكون أولى محطات الخط الأزرق الذي سيمتد 30 كيلومتراً ليصل إجمالي طول السكك الحديدية بدبي 131 كيلومتر و78 محطة..

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— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) June 9, 2025

The station will become a new landmark in Dubai and will be the first on the Blue Line.

The line will extend 30 kilometers, bringing the total length of Dubai’s rail network to 131 kilometers with 78 stations.

The Dubai Metro Blue Line will significantly enhance mobility across the city by connecting key residential and commercial areas, including Dubai Creek Harbour, Festival City, Mirdif, and Dubai Silicon Oasis.

The line will feature a combination of underground and elevated tracks, with a total of 14 stations along its 30-kilometer route. It will include three major interchange stations: Al Khor (Green Line), Centrepoint (Red Line), and International City (1).

One of the standout features of the project is a signature station at Dubai Creek Harbour, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), which will showcase a unique architectural style.

This station is expected to become a key focal point and will be designed to handle 160,000 passengers daily by 2040.

The Blue Line will also include the Dubai Metro’s first-ever crossing over Dubai Creek via a 1,300-metre bridge, adding a striking visual and functional element to the project.

Benefits of the Blue Line

The Blue Line is expected to reduce road congestion in key areas by 20 per cent, boost property values near stations by up to 25 per cent, and directly connect major hubs like Dubai International Airport (DXB) to residential areas. Al Tayer noted that the new line will offer more efficient travel times—ranging from 10 to 25 minutes — across various neighborhoods.

It will also be integrated into Dubai’s broader urban planning strategy, including the ‘20-Minute City’ initiative, which aims to ensure over 80 per cent of services are accessible within a 20-minute commute.

The Blue Line is designed to serve areas expected to house nearly one million residents by 2040, including key developments like Dubai Creek Harbour, Festival City, and International City.