Written by
Sarah Layka
Dubai Metro Blue Line: Route, Stations, Map & Updates
Updated: Jun 17, 2026, 02:36 PM
Sarah Layka
In 2006 and part of the Dubai Metro expansion project, The Blue Line project for Dubai Metro was discussed for the first time, in addition to possibly expanding the existing Red and Green lines. The Blue Line project was officially approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and Vice President of the UAE, and is scheduled to be fully operational in 2029. Metro Blue Line Dubai's cost is estimated at AED 18 billion.
Most of the Blue Line’s track, with a width of 30 meters, will be 70 meters underground, with five of the 14 stations being underground. Running alongside Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), the track will extend over 15.5km of the city.
The newly established Blue Line Metro will link together many primary metropolitan urban regions in Dubai. These urban areas include:
The upcoming Blue Line of the Dubai Metro will stretch approximately 30 km and introduce 14 new stations, significantly enhancing connectivity across the emirate. The RTA has recently revealed the location of these stops, which will be strategically located to serve major residential and commercial areas:
Nine of the stations will be elevated, while five, including the interchange and high-traffic central stops, will be underground. The completed line will link critical hubs like Dubai International Airport to Academic City, reinforcing Dubai’s ambitions for a more integrated and efficient urban transit system.
Here’s a visualization of the Dubai Metro Blue Line map as well as the Blue Line metro stations and other useful information about its track.
Dubai Metro’s Green Line and Red Line already cover a wide area of Dubai, and the Blue Line will expand this network. The Blue Line will be linked to the existing Red Line at Centrepoint Station and to the Green Line at Creek station.
Work on the Blue Line will start in 2024, widening the city's transportation network. It is scheduled to be completed by 2029, which coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Dubai Metro. Dubai Metro Blue Line timetable is expected to follow the same working hours adopted for the Green Line and Red Line:
Blue Line Metro tickets will be priced similarly to those of the other two lines, and Nol will adopt the same ticket prices. Nol Cards are also accepted for this line. Here are the details of the Blue Line fees and tickets.
Zones | Silver Card | Gold Card | Personal Card | Red Ticket |
1 Zone | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 3 | AED 4 |
2 Adjacent Zones | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 5 | AED 6 |
More than 2 Zones | AED 7.5 | AED 15 | AED 7.5 | AED 8.5 |
Students, Social Affairs & Seniors | - | - | 50% | - |
People of Determination | - | - | - | - |
Children younger than 5 years old | Free | Free | Free | Free |
If you prefer to buy a Nol Card, below are the rates and cards available so you can choose whichever suits your needs better. Note that the Nol Card can be used on the Blue Line.
As a constantly developing city with a vibrant economy, Dubai’s need for reliable public transport is paramount. The Dubai Urban Plan 2040 foresaw this need and planned an expansion on the current metro network with the Blue Line. This expansion will meet the need for convenient transport and alleviate the pressure on the existing metro lines and Dubai transportation network.
Once the Blue Line becomes operational, residents of 9 new areas can easily commute to Dubai International Airport. Additionally, students living in Dubai International Academic City will benefit from this means of transport, reducing their reliance on buses, taxis, and personal cars.
By adding 14 new metro stations to the existing network, the metro tracks in Dubai will cover an additional 30 kilometers, establishing better connectivity and integration with the existing two lines.
Thanks to the Blue Line and Dubai Metro system updates, traveling across Dubai’s various areas and neighborhoods will become increasingly efficient, quick, and convenient, thus contributing greatly to the emirate’s sustainable development by reducing street traffic and creating more eco-friendly transportation alternatives.
Dubai Metro Blue Line has been part of the wider network discussion for many years. In the current draft, the early discussion goes back to 2006, while the build phase is tied to the 2024 onward period, with full operation planned for 2029. That gives the line a long planning window and a clear delivery target.
The working budget in the current content is AED 18 billion. For a line of this scale, that level of spending points to a large transport package with tunneling work, elevated sections, interchange construction, station delivery, rail systems, and depot support.
The route plan in the working material can be presented in a clean format like this:
Route | Connection | Distance & Stations | Key Stops |
Route 1 | Green Line Connection | 21 km, 10 stations | Al Khor Interchange (Green Line) → Dubai Festival City → Dubai Creek Harbour → Ras Al Khor → International City (1, 2 & 3) → Dubai Silicon Oasis → Dubai Academic City → Al Ruwaiyah 3 Depot |
Route 2 | Red Line Connection | 9 km, 4 stations | Centrepoint Interchange (Red Line) → Mirdif → Al Warqa → International City 1 (connects to Route 1) |
Together, these two route branches show how the Blue Line is planned to connect major residential, education, and mixed-use districts with the existing metro network through both Green Line and Red Line links.
As for the contractor side, the current material focuses more on route scale, cost, and delivery timing than on the full list of package names. For the page, it is better to keep this section broad unless the final contractor list is already confirmed in your internal source set. That keeps the write-up clean and avoids naming the wrong delivery parties.
A new metro line usually changes how people judge location value. The Blue Line is expected to do the same across the areas linked to its stations. Once rail access becomes part of daily movement, buyers and tenants start looking at a district in a different way. Travel planning becomes easier, access becomes clearer, and the area can appeal to a wider group of residents.
Along this corridor, the effect is likely to be stronger in places where daily car dependence is still high today. Areas such as Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Festival City, International City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Mirdif, and Al Warqa may see stronger housing interest because the metro adds direct transport value to the location.
A few property themes stand out here:
For investors, the value shift may not look the same in every neighborhood. In some areas, rental demand may respond first. In others, sale prices may move first because buyers expect future convenience and better connectivity. Buildings with strong upkeep, clear access roads, and useful parking will likely have a better position than stock with weaker day-to-day usability.
This is also where station distance becomes important. A property that is close in map terms but hard to reach on foot does not gain the same benefit as one with a practical route to the station entrance. That small difference can shape tenant choice more than many owners expect.
The Blue Line is still in the development phase, but this is a good stage for planning. Buyers, landlords, and end users can prepare before the line opens and before pricing fully adjusts around the corridor.
For both groups, timing can make a difference. Early interest often builds around a transport project well before operations begin. That means preparation now can support better purchase choices, better leasing plans, and more realistic pricing expectations.
The Blue Line is not only a transport project. It also supports a wider economic shift across the communities on its path. When a metro line extends into new districts, it usually helps labor movement, retail activity, student access, and commercial convenience. This line is expected to do that across multiple residential and mixed-use areas.
Some direct economic benefits are likely to include:
There is also a land-use effect. Once a corridor becomes easier to reach by metro, developers, landlords, retailers, and service operators often view that corridor as more viable for long-term activity. This can support stronger demand for housing, food outlets, convenience retail, and local services close to stations.
For the wider city, the line adds another layer to the public transport network. It expands coverage, connects more districts into the metro system, and gives residents another structured option for daily travel. Over time, that kind of network growth can support more balanced movement across Dubai and make location choice more flexible for both households and businesses.
Dubai Metro Blue Line is expected to support stronger connectivity and add long-term appeal to several growing communities. For buyers, investors, and residents, this can shape better property decisions as the corridor develops.
At Driven Properties, we help clients track location growth, compare emerging communities, and find the right property across Dubai’s key development areas.
The key areas that will be connected by the Blue Line in Metro Dubai are Bur Dubai, Deira, Downtown, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and Expo City Dubai.
The Blue Line Metro Dubai Project will debut in 2024 and is scheduled to become fully operational by 2029.
RTA Dubai Blue Line will include 14 metro stations in Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Festival City, Ras Al Khor, Dubai International City 2 and 3, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Metro Depot Al Ruwayyah 3, Dubai International City 1, Al Warqaa, Mirdif City Centre, and Al Rashidiya.
The Blue Line is designed to be connected to the existing two lines in the city: it will connect to the Red Line at Centrepoint Station and the Green Line at Creek Station.
The Blue Line will run following the same schedule adopted for the Green Line and Red Line: from 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM on Mondays to Thursdays, from 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM the next day on Fridays, from 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM on Saturdays, and from 8:00 AM till 12:00 AM on Sundays.
The Blue Line is planned to become operational in 2029, as part of Dubai Metro future plans. Additionally, the Executive Council of Dubai plans to expand Dubai Metro, currently encompassing 64 stations, to 96 stations by 2030, and 140 stations by 2040.
The Blue Line will link many new areas in the city together and will add 14 new stations. As a result, Dubai public transportation will become increasingly efficient, quick, and convenient. This new metro line will contribute to the city’s sustainable development by reducing street traffic and creating more eco-friendly transportation alternatives.
Above in the article, we have created a detailed map of Dubai’s Metro Blue Line, its track, and its stations.