The Dubai Metro Blue Line is a new 30 km line with 14 stations, due to open on 9 September 2029. It will link the Green Line at Creek and the Red Line at Centrepoint, and serve Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, International City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Mirdif and Al Warqa.
Construction began in 2025. RTA said 10% was complete by November 2025 and aims for 30% by the end of 2026.
Quick answer: 30 km, 14 stations, two routes. Interchanges: Creek (Green Line), Centrepoint (Red Line) and International City 1 (between the two Blue Line branches). Opening target: 9 September 2029.
Blue Line at a glance
Item | Detail |
Length | 30 km (15.5 km underground, 14.5 km elevated) |
Stations | 14 |
Routes | 2: Creek to Academic City, Centrepoint to International City 1 |
Interchanges | Creek (Green), Centrepoint (Red), International City 1 (Blue to Blue) |
Planned opening | 9 September 2029 |
Groundbreaking | June 2025 |
Progress | 10% by November 2025; 30% target for end of 2026 |
Network after opening | 131 km and 78 stations |
Opening date, progress and route details are from RTA’s Dubai Metro page and the Dubai Media Office.
Dubai Metro Blue Line route: the two branches
The Blue Line is shaped like a “V” that meets at International City 1, rather than one straight line.
Route 1: Creek to Academic City (21 km, 10 stations)
Starting from Creek station on the Green Line in Al Jaddaf, this branch:
- crosses Dubai Creek on a new metro bridge to Dubai Festival City
- runs through Dubai Creek Harbour
- passes Ras Al Khor Industrial Area
- reaches International City 1, an underground interchange
- continues through International City 2 and 3
- serves Dubai Silicon Oasis
- ends at Dubai Academic City
Route 2: Centrepoint to International City 1 (9 km, 4 stations)
Starting from Centrepoint on the Red Line in Al Rashidiya, this branch:
- runs through Mirdif
- passes Al Warqa
- ends at International City 1, where it meets Route 1
RTA lists Creek, Centrepoint and International City 1 as the three main interchanges. Its stated aim is also a direct link between Dubai International Airport and nine districts along the line.
Blue Line stations: what we know so far
RTA has published the route and the areas served, but not a final list of station names. That is normal for Dubai, where many stations are later sold under naming rights.
What is confirmed:
Area | Station details |
Creek (Al Jaddaf) | Existing Green Line station becomes an interchange |
Dubai Festival City | New station after the creek crossing |
Dubai Creek Harbour | Landmark station, reported as the world’s tallest metro station; naming rights reported to Emaar Properties |
Ras Al Khor Industrial Area | New station |
International City 1 | Underground interchange between the two branches |
International City 2 and 3 | New station(s) |
Dubai Silicon Oasis | New station |
Dubai Academic City | End of Route 1 |
Mirdif | New station(s) on Route 2 |
Al Warqa | New station on Route 2 |
Centrepoint (Al Rashidiya) | Existing Red Line station becomes an interchange |
We will update this table when RTA publishes final station names. Until then, treat any “full Blue Line station list” with names as unofficial.
When will the Blue Line open?
RTA has set 9 September 2029 as the opening date. The date is symbolic: it marks 20 years since the first Dubai Metro trains ran on 9 September 2009.
Progress so far, from RTA and official statements:
- June 2025: groundbreaking ceremony for the first station
- November 2025: 10% of construction complete, about five months after the start
- July 2026: first phase of tunnelling completed, The National reported
- End of 2026: target of 30% complete
Our honest take: RTA has a strong record of opening metro lines on schedule. Route 2020 opened in time for Expo. Still, 2029 is three years away, and big rail projects can slip. If you are making a property or lease decision based on the Blue Line, treat the date as a target, not a promise.
About half of the Blue Line will run on elevated viaducts like this one, and half underground.
How the Blue Line connects to the Red and Green Lines
At Creek (Green Line). Today, Creek is the quiet south end of the Green Line. Once the Blue Line opens, riders from Deira and Bur Dubai can carry on across the creek to Festival City and Creek Harbour without a taxi or abra. The Green Line stations guide shows how to reach Creek.
At Centrepoint (Red Line). Centrepoint already has a big park-and-ride car park and a bus station. Adding the Blue Line makes it a three-way hub for Mirdif and Al Warqa residents heading to the airport or Sheikh Zayed Road. See the Red Line stations list.
At International City 1. This is where the two Blue Line branches meet. A rider from Silicon Oasis heading to the airport would change here for the Centrepoint branch.
RTA says airport journeys from areas on the line should take about 20 minutes. That figure depends on where you start, so take it as a best case.
Who benefits most from the Blue Line?
International City and Silicon Oasis residents. These areas have no metro today. Most residents rely on buses, cars or taxis to reach a station.
Mirdif and Al Warqa families. A direct line to Centrepoint cuts the road trip to the airport and the Red Line.
Students at Academic City. The line ends at the campus area, which is currently a long bus ride from the nearest metro.
Creek Harbour and Festival City. Both have grown fast without a metro. RTA expects the areas along the line to house around one million people by 2040.
What the Blue Line means for property
RTA has said it expects land and property values near Blue Line stations to rise by up to 25%. That is RTA’s own forecast, not a guarantee, and prices also depend on supply, interest rates and the wider market.
A few practical points if you are buying or renting:
- Distance matters. The effect of a metro on value is usually strongest within walking distance of a station, not across a whole community.
- Construction is disruptive. Expect road diversions and noise near station sites until 2029.
- Prices may already reflect it. Developers have marketed the Blue Line since its route was approved, so some of the expected gain may be priced in.
This is general information, not financial advice. Check current prices and talk to a licensed adviser before making a property decision.
How the Blue Line fits Dubai’s wider rail plans
The Blue Line is one of several projects due in the next few years:
- Etihad Rail passenger trains started running from the Etihad Rail Dubai station at Al Yalayis in September 2026, linked to the Red Line at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
- The Gold Line, a 42 km underground line, was announced in 2026 with a target opening of 9 September 2032, The National reported.
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station is due for expansion.
Plans and dates for projects further out than 2029 are more likely to change, so check RTA announcements for the latest.
Frequently asked questions
When will the Blue Line open in Dubai?
RTA has set 9 September 2029 as the opening date, which marks 20 years since the Dubai Metro launched. Construction started in June 2025, reached 10% by November 2025, and RTA is aiming for 30% by the end of 2026. Large projects can slip, so treat the date as a target.
How many stations will the Blue Line have?
The Blue Line will have 14 stations over 30 km. Route 1, from Creek to Academic City, has 10 stations over 21 km. Route 2, from Centrepoint to International City 1, has 4 stations over 9 km. RTA has not yet published final station names for every stop.
Which areas will the Blue Line serve?
It will serve Al Jaddaf, Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, International City 1, 2 and 3, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Academic City on one branch, and Mirdif and Al Warqa on the other. It links to the existing lines at Creek and Centrepoint.
Where will the Blue Line connect to the Red and Green Lines?
The Blue Line will meet the Green Line at Creek station in Al Jaddaf and the Red Line at Centrepoint station in Al Rashidiya. A third interchange, at International City 1, will connect its two branches. That gives riders from both branches a route onto the existing network.
Will the Blue Line go to Dubai airport?
Not directly into the terminals. RTA says it will give nine areas a direct connection to Dubai International Airport, via the Centrepoint interchange with the Red Line, which serves Terminals 1 and 3. RTA puts the journey at around 20 minutes from areas on the line.
Following the Dubai Metro Blue Line to 2029
The Blue Line will add 14 stations and two branches, joining the network at Creek and Centrepoint, with opening set for 9 September 2029. Until it opens, today’s Red and Green Lines are what you will ride, so check our Dubai Metro timings hub for hours and holiday changes.
For how the whole network fits together, see the Dubai public transport guide, and find more guides on the Live In Gulf homepage.
Disclaimer: route, station and date details come from RTA and Dubai Media Office announcements checked in October 2026. Station names and timelines may change before opening. Property comments are general information, not financial advice.
