Dubai Metro Blue Line: Route, Stations, Map & Updates

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.

Blue Line Route and Key Stations

The newly established Blue Line Metro will link together many primary metropolitan urban regions in Dubai. These urban areas include:

• Bur Dubai
• Deira
• Downtown
• Business Bay
• Dubai Marina
• Jumeirah Beach Residence
• Expo City Dubai

The Blue Line Metro will comprise a total of 14 brand-new stations fully equipped with state-of-the-art amenities including ticketing boxes, seating areas for waiting passengers, ramps, restrooms, prayer rooms, and more. Below are the locations where the Blue Line station will be located:

• 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
• Al Rashidiya

Map and Accessibility

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.

(if the designer can recreate the map below with Driven’s color scheme)

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.

Timetable and Frequency

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:

• Mondays to Thursdays from 5:00 AM till 12:00 AM
• Fridays from 5:00 AM till 1:00 AM (the next day)
• Saturdays from 5:00 AM till 12:00 AM
• Sundays from 8:00 AM till 12:00 AM

Ticketing and Cost Information

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.

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.

Blue Nol Card

• Price: AED 70
• Maximum recharge limit: AED 5,000

Gold Nol Card

• Price: AED 25
• Maximum recharge limit for unregistered accounts: AED 1,000
• Maximum recharge limit for registered accounts: AED 5,000

Silver Nol Card

• Price: AED 25
• Maximum recharge limit for unregistered accounts: AED 1,000
• Maximum recharge limit for registered accounts: AED 5,000

Red Nol Card

• Price: AED 2
• Maximum recharge limit: 10 times

Impact on Dubai’s Public Transport and Sustainability

As a constantly developing city with a vibrant economy, Dubai’s need for reliable public transport is paramount. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What areas will the Blue Line in Dubai Metro connect?

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.

2. When will the Dubai Metro Blue Line start operating?

The Blue Line Metro Dubai Project will debut in 2024 and is scheduled to become fully operational by 2029.

3. How many stations are on the Blue Line?

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.

4. Can I transfer between the Blue Line and other Dubai Metro lines?

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.

5. How frequently will trains run on the Blue Line?

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.

6. Are there any upcoming extensions planned for the Blue Line?

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.

7. How does the Blue Line impact Dubai’s public transport network?

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.

8. Where can I find the map for Dubai’s Metro Blue Line?

Above in the article, we have created a detailed map of Dubai’s Metro Blue Line, its track, and its stations.