The Dubai Metro Blue Line is due to open on Sunday 9 September 2029. It will add 30km of track and 14 stations, linking the Red and Green Lines through Mirdif, International City, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai Creek Harbour.
Construction is well under way. Tunnelling started in May 2026, and RTA expects the project to be 30% complete by the end of this year. Here is the route, every area it serves and what has actually been built so far.
Quick facts
- Opening date: Sunday 9 September 2029 (9/9/2029)
- Length: 30km, with 15.5km underground and 14.5km elevated
- Stations: 14 (3 interchange, 7 elevated, 4 underground)
- Interchanges: Creek (Al Khor) on the Green Line, Centrepoint on the Red Line, and International City 1
- Contract value: AED 20.5 billion
- Builders: MAPA and Limak (Turkey) with CRRC (China)
- Progress: 20% complete in May 2026; 30% targeted by end of 2026
What is the Dubai Metro Blue Line?
It is the third line of the Dubai Metro, after the Red and Green Lines that opened in 2009 and 2011. Instead of running along the coast like the Red Line, it serves the fast-growing residential areas east and south of Dubai Creek.
The Dubai Media Office announced the AED 20.5 billion contract in December 2024. The Turkish firms MAPA and Limak handle the civil works, while China’s CRRC supplies the rail systems.
What is the Blue Line route?
The line is shaped a little like a Y. Two branches meet at a big underground interchange at International City 1.
Branch 1: Al Jaddaf to Dubai Academic City (21km, 10 stations)
This branch starts at the Creek (Al Khor) interchange with the Green Line in Al Jaddaf. It crosses Dubai Creek and runs through:
- Dubai Festival City
- Dubai Creek Harbour
- Ras Al Khor
- International City 1, 2 and 3
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Dubai Academic City
Branch 2: Centrepoint to International City 1 (9km, 4 stations)
This shorter branch starts at Centrepoint station on the Red Line in Al Rashidiya. It heads through Mirdif and Al Warqa before joining the main branch at International City 1.
Which areas will the Blue Line serve?
If you live in any of these places, the Blue Line will put a metro station much closer to your door:
- Al Jaddaf and Dubai Festival City
- Dubai Creek Harbour
- Ras Al Khor
- International City
- Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai Academic City
- Al Rashidiya, Mirdif and Al Warqa
Through the Red Line connection at Centrepoint, riders from these areas will also have a direct metro link towards Dubai International Airport. RTA says journey times to key areas along the route will be 10 to 25 minutes.
The standout features
1. The world’s tallest metro station
The Emaar Properties station at Dubai Creek Harbour will stand 74 metres tall, which RTA says makes it the tallest metro station in the world. It is designed by the architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and covers around 11,000 square metres.
2. The first metro bridge over Dubai Creek
A 1.3km bridge will carry trains across the Creek. RTA describes it as the first metro crossing over Dubai Creek, which will give you a new view of the water and the skyline on your commute.
3. The biggest underground interchange
International City 1 will be the largest underground interchange station on the network, at more than 44,000 square metres. RTA estimates it could handle around 350,000 passengers a day.
4. Stations themed on nature
The other stations follow four design themes: air, water, earth and fire. These concepts were shown to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum during his site visit in May 2026.
How far along is construction?
Work began in 2025, with the foundation stone laid in June that year. By May 2026, the Dubai Media Office put overall progress at 20%, with 30% targeted by the end of 2026.
On 3 May 2026, Sheikh Mohammed launched the tunnelling works. The main tunnel boring machine, named Al Wugeisha after the basket used by pearl divers, is 163 metres long and weighs more than 2,000 tonnes. It works around the clock, digging 13 to 17 metres a day from International City 1 towards Mirdif, the Auto Market and Al Warsan.
In July 2026, the first phase of tunnelling was reported complete.
Will the roadworks affect you?
If you drive near any of the construction sites, you have probably met a diversion already. RTA had completed 11 traffic diversions by November 2025, with more than 10 more planned as the project moves along.
If you use these roads daily, check RTA’s website and social channels for the latest diversions before you set off.
Could the opening date change?
RTA has repeated the 9 September 2029 date in every update so far, and says the project is on track. Big rail projects can slip, though, so treat it as a target. We will update this guide with each official progress report.
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FAQs
When will the Dubai Metro Blue Line open?
RTA’s official opening date is Sunday 9 September 2029.
How many stations will the Blue Line have?
14 stations: three interchanges, seven elevated stations and four underground stations.
Where does the Blue Line connect to the Red and Green Lines?
At Centrepoint in Al Rashidiya for the Red Line, and at Creek (Al Khor) in Al Jaddaf for the Green Line. The two Blue Line branches meet at International City 1.
Will the Blue Line go to Dubai Creek Harbour?
Yes. Dubai Creek Harbour gets the Emaar Properties station, set to be the world’s tallest metro station at 74 metres.
How much does the Blue Line cost?
The construction contract is worth AED 20.5 billion.
