Dubai Metro Blue Line: Where will it go and when will it open? – The National

Dubai Metro Blue Line: Where will it go and when will it open? – The National

The newly announced Dubai Metro Blue Line is set to transform the north-east of the city, easing traffic congestion and establishing a direct link with Dubai International Airport.The Dh18 billion ($4.9 billion) project will include 14 new stations and add 30km to the Metro network, with 15.5km underground.The expansion is part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan launched in January last year, which included easier commuting among its top priorities to cater for a fast-growing population.Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority said the Blue Line would connect five principal urban regions of Dubai – Bur Dubai/Deira, Downtown/Business Bay, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Marina/JBR and Expo City Dubai.When completed, the Metro network will be 131km long and encompass 78 stations served by 168 trains.Here, The National takes a look at what has been announced.Where will Dubai Metro Blue Line go?The new line will comprise two main routes that start with connections from the Red and Green Lines.The first route is to begin in Al Jaddaf at the Creek Interchange Station on the Green Line and will cross Dubai Creek on a 1.3km bridge.The route will pass through new stations at Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour and Ras Al Khor, before