Dubai Metro Blue Line – Route, Stations & 2029 Opening
The Dubai Metro Blue Line is the biggest expansion of the network since the original lines opened. Now under construction, it will open on 9 September 2029 — exactly 20 years after the first Red Line train — adding 14 stations across 30 km and finally bringing the metro to eastern Dubai.
Blue Line Key Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening date | 9 September 2029 |
| Length | 30 km (15.5 km underground, 14.5 km elevated) |
| Stations | 14, across two branches |
| Interchanges | Creek (Green Line) · Centrepoint (Red Line) · International City 1 (between the two Blue Line branches) |
| Project value | About AED 20.5 billion |
| Contractors | MAPA–LIMAK consortium with CRRC (rail systems); operated by Keolis |
| Construction status | Roughly 20% complete (mid-2026); RTA targets 30% by end of 2026 |
Route and Areas Served
The Blue Line runs in two branches that meet at International City 1:
- Creek branch: from Creek station (Green Line interchange) through Dubai Festival City and Dubai Creek Harbour, then Ras Al Khor to International City.
- Centrepoint branch: from Centrepoint station (Red Line interchange) through Mirdif and Al Warqa to International City.
Beyond the junction, the line continues through International City 2 and 3 and Dubai Silicon Oasis to its terminus at Academic City, serving universities and one of Dubai's fastest-growing residential corridors. The RTA estimates the line will serve around one million residents once the districts mature.
Record-Breaking Features
- World's tallest metro station: the landmark Emaar Properties station at Dubai Creek Harbour will rise about 74 metres.
- First metro crossing of Dubai Creek: a 1,300-metre bridge carries the line over the water.
- Largest underground interchange: International City 1 will be the biggest underground junction in the network, reaching depths of up to 70 metres on the tunnelled section.
- 20-minute airport access: direct journeys of about 20 minutes to Dubai International Airport from the new districts.
Construction Timeline
- November 2023: project approved; route revealed.
- Late 2024: AED 20.5 billion contract awarded to the MAPA–LIMAK–CRRC consortium.
- June 2025: foundation stone laid for the first station.
- May 2026: tunnelling works launched; progress reported around 20%.
- End of 2026 (target): 30% completion.
- 9 September 2029: passenger service begins.
Official station names for the Blue Line will be announced closer to opening; we will update this page as the RTA confirms them.
Planning more journeys? Start from the Dubai Metro map with all stations — every line, station and fare zone on one page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Dubai Metro Blue Line open?
The RTA has confirmed the Blue Line will open on 9 September 2029, marking the 20th anniversary of the Dubai Metro.
Which areas will the Blue Line serve?
The Blue Line will serve Al Jaddaf, Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, Ras Al Khor, International City 1–3, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Mirdif and Al Warqa.
Where will the Blue Line connect to the existing metro?
At three interchanges: Creek station on the Green Line, Centrepoint station on the Red Line, and International City 1 where the two Blue Line branches meet.
What is special about the Creek Harbour Blue Line station?
The Emaar Properties station at Dubai Creek Harbour is designed to be the world's tallest metro station at about 74 metres, and the line will cross Dubai Creek on a 1,300-metre bridge — a first for the metro.
How far along is Blue Line construction?
As of mid-2026 the project is roughly 20% complete with tunnelling underway, and the RTA targets about 30% completion by the end of 2026.