Dubai’s Executive Council has set out plans to significantly expand its metro system by 2040, doubling the number of stations.
The plans will see new metro lines and stations in newly developed areas, allowing ease of access for residents living all over the city.
At the heart of the project will be a new Metro Blue Line that is designed to make schools and universities in the city more accessible to help shorten travel times and reduce transport costs. The Blue Line will include 78 stations and will service areas including Mirdif City Centre, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai International City, Ras Al Khor, Academic City and more.
The Metro system currently has 55 metro stations on the red and green lines, as well as 22 tram stops. The new line will increase this number to 96 stations by 2040. Work will start on the project this year.
The metro expansion project is part of a wider economic strategy that is set to transform the city and ensure that the increasing number of residents can have ease of living and easy navigation around their city. The strategy is also set to improve the quality of public spaces with green areas to encourage walking and outdoor activities, as well as further developing populated areas and expanding to new areas. The plan will also concentrate on boosting the populations of areas served by public transport.
