A Closer Look: Dubai's latest megaproject brings a new metro line to the emirate

The National hears from assistant news editor Jessica Morgan

In A Closer Look, The National provides an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week

Dubai's growing infrastructure has been given another boost as the emirate's metro network gets the green light to add a new line.

The Blue Line will add 14 stations and 30 kilometres of track, just over half of it underground, to the Metro network.

But how will the surrounding areas be affected?

Here, host Sarah Forster hears from The National's assistant news editor, Jessica Morgan, to get all the details of the big announcement and hear what the economic impact will be.

Dubai Metro Blue Line to reduce traffic and boost business

First look at Dubai Metro's Blue Line – in pictures

The Dh18 billion ($4.9 billion) Blue Line project will include 14 new stations and add 30km to the Dubai Metro network. All images: Dubai Media Office

Updated: March 06, 2024, 7:49 AM