International City Metro Stations: The Blue Line's Underground Giant
No district gains more from the Blue Line than International City. From 9 September 2029 it gets three stations — headlined by International City 1, the junction where the Blue Line's two branches meet, set to be the largest underground interchange in the network at depths reaching ~70 metres.
Images on this page are illustrative concept visuals created for this guide — they are not official RTA designs or renders.
The Three Stations
| Station | Role |
|---|---|
| International City 1 | The mega-interchange between the Creek branch (from Creek/Festival City/Creek Harbour) and the Centrepoint branch (from Centrepoint/Mirdif/Al Warqa) — underground, record depth |
| International City 2 & 3 | Serving the district's residential clusters and the corridor towards Silicon Oasis |
Why This Matters So Much
- A quarter-million residents across International City's country clusters currently depend entirely on buses and cars — the single biggest unserved population on today's network.
- Dragon Mart — the emirate's bargain-shopping giant — lands effectively on the network, transforming access for shoppers and traders alike.
- ~20 minutes to the airport corridor via the Centrepoint branch, versus today's 40+ minute drives.
- Every branch journey — Creek Harbour↔Mirdif, Festival City↔Silicon Oasis — routes through here, making it the Union station of eastern Dubai.
Getting to International City Today (Until 2029)
- Red Line to Centrepoint, then RTA buses towards International City or a 15-minute taxi (AED 20–30).
- From Deira, buses from the Union/Gold Souq hubs serve the clusters directly — same Nol card throughout; confirm current routes in S'hail.
Construction on the deep interchange began with the Blue Line's 2026 tunnelling phase (progress updates). If you live, trade or invest here: the countdown clock to 9/9/2029 is the most important date in the district's history.
Planning more journeys? Start from the latest Dubai Metro map — every line, station and fare zone on one page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a metro station in International City?
Not yet — today it's Centrepoint station plus a bus or taxi. From 9 September 2029, the Blue Line adds three stations, including the network's largest underground interchange at International City 1.
How deep will International City 1 station be?
The interchange sits on the Blue Line's tunnelled section reaching depths of about 70 metres — the deepest and largest underground station in the Dubai Metro network.
Will the metro serve Dragon Mart?
Effectively yes — the Blue Line's International City stations sit beside the Dragon Mart corridor, replacing today's Centrepoint-plus-bus route with a direct ride.