Blue Line (Dubai Metro)

Proposed metro line in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Blue Line

Overview
Status| Approved
Owner| Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai)
Locale| Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Termini|

* Creek, Centrepoint
* Academic City

Stations| 14
Service
Type| Rapid transit
System| Dubai Metro
Operator(s)| Serco
Rolling stock| TBA
History
Opened| Estimated 2029
Technical
Line length| 30 kilometers (19 mi)
Character| TBA
Track gauge| 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Electrification| Third rail
Operating speed| 110 km/h (68 mph)

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| Academic City
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| Dubai Silicon Oasis
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| International City 2 & 3
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| International City 1 |

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| Nadd Al Hamar
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| Ras Al Khor Industrial
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| Ras Al Khor
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| Dubai Creek Harbour
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| Dubai Festival City
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| Creek M2
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| Dragon Mart
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| Al Warqa'a
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| City Centre Mirdif
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| Centrepoint M1
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The Dubai Metro Blue Line is a planned rapid transit line in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The line will be the third metro line in the city, after the Red, Green lines. [1] The line will have a total length of 30 kilometres and 14 stations, connecting the neighbourhoods of Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, Al Warqaa, Mirdif, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Academic City, and Dubai International City. The line will also have interchanges with the existing and future metro lines, as well as the Etihad Rail network.[2]

There is a transfer station with the Green Line at Creek station and one with the Red Line at Centrepoint. Additionally, International City is an interchange station between the Creek and Centrepoint branches. The blue line has its main depot at Al Ruwayyah 3.

The project was approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on November 24, 2023, with a total investment of AED 18 billion. The project is expected to be completed and operational by 2029.[3] The project aims to enhance the public transport system in Dubai and support the economic and social development of the city. The project will also serve the expected increase in the number of visitors and residents in Dubai, especially during the COP28 Summit and beyond. The project will be implemented by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai, in collaboration with the private sector.[4]

## Statistics[edit]

The line was initially supposed to run between Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport along E311 road, to be completed by 2012, but due to the financial crisis, it was put on hold. After the 2023 redesign, the line will be 30 kilometres long, with 15.5 kilometres underground with 5 stations, while the rest will be above-ground with 9 stations.[5]

## Route[edit]

Seven stations will be elevated, including one iconic station. Five stations will be underground, including one interchange station; and two elevated transfer stations connected to the existing Centrepoint station, the eastern terminus of Red Line in Rashidiya; and Creek station, the southern terminus of Green Line in Al Jaddaf.[6]

Branch  | Code  | Station Name  | Opening date  | Connections  | Layout

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Main  | Branch  | English | Arabic
●  |  | 11  | Creek | الخور  |  | Interchange with Green Line  | Elevated
●  |  | 12  | Dubai Festival City | دبي فيستيفال سيتي  |  |  | Elevated
●  |  | 13  | Dubai Creek Harbour | دبي كريك هاربر  |  | Iconic station  | Elevated
●  |  | 14  | Ras Al Khor | رأس الخور  |  |  | Elevated
●  |  | 15  | Ras Al Khor Industrial | رأس الخور الصناعية  |  |  | Elevated
●  |  | 16  | Nadd Al Hamar | ند الحمر  |  |  | Elevated
●  | ●  | 17  | International City 1 | مدينة العالمية ١  |  | Biggest underground station  | Underground
●  |  | 18  | International City 2 and 3 | مدينة العالمية ٢ و ٣  |  |  | Underground
●  |  | 19  | Dubai Silicon Oasis | واحة دبي السيليكون  |  |  | Elevated
●  |  | 20  | Academic City | مدينة الاكادمية  |  |  | Elevated
| ●  | 21  | Centrepoint | سنتربوينت  |  | Interchange with Red Line  | Elevated
| ●  | 22  | City Centre Mirdif | سيتي سنتر مردف  |  |  | Underground
| ●  | 23  | Al Warqa'a | الورقاء  |  |  | Underground
| ●  | 24  | Dragon Mart | سوق التنين  |  |  | Underground

## See also[edit]

* Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai)
* Green Line (Dubai Metro)
* Red Line (Dubai Metro)
* Purple Line (Dubai Metro)

## References[edit]

1. ^ Tesorero, Angel. "Dubai Metro to have new 30-km Blue Line". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
2. ^ "Dubai Metro Blue Line: Where will it go and when will it open?". The National. 2023-11-25. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
3. ^ "Pictures: What Dubai Metro's Blue Line will look like". gulfnews.com. 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
4. ^ https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/transport/dubai-metro-sheikh-mohammed-announces-5bn-blue-line-with-first-train-over-creek
5. ^ Buckeridge, Miles (2023-11-24). "Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai Metro's underground Blue Line". What's On. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
6. ^ Tesorero, Angel. "Dubai Metro to have new 30-km Blue Line". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-10-30.

## External links[edit]

* Dubai Metro Review
* Dubai Metro Projects Blue Line

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