A new 30 km, 14-station metro line awarded by the RTA, targeting a 2029 opening and connecting several eastern Dubai districts to the network.
The RTA has awarded and begun construction of the Dubai Metro Blue Line, a major expansion of the Dubai Metro network.
- ·30 km line with 14 stations, including three interchange stations
- ·Project value stated at AED 20.5 billion (RTA)
- ·Officially scheduled to open on 9 September 2029 (RTA)
- ·Serves districts including Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Festival City, International City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Academic City, Mirdif and Al Warqa'a
- ·RTA states the line is expected to serve around one million residents
Facts based on public sources (see below).
New rail infrastructure can materially change accessibility and how attractive surrounding districts feel to residents and tenants over time.
JRE view: improved connectivity could, over time, support demand around new stations — particularly at Dubai Creek Harbour. This is a long-horizon factor to monitor, not a guarantee of price movement.
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