Blue Line Dubai Metro project launch - in pictures
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, launches the Dubai Metro Blue Line project at a ceremony at Dubai Creek Marina. Photo: WAM
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, had given his approval for the 30km metro route. Photo: WAM
Sheikh Maktoum with officials at the inauguration. The Blue Line is set to cost Dh18 billion ($4.9 billion) and open in 2029. Photo: WAM
A spectacular display at Dubai Creek Marina to mark the launch of the Blue Line project. Photo: WAM
Sheikh Maktoum said: “We are proud of our national talent and have full confidence in their abilities to further develop the emirate.” Photo: Dubai Media Office
The Blue Line is set to strategically link key areas in the emirate through 14 stations, in line with the anticipated growth of around one million residents outlined in the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Maktoum hears details of the project. It will directly connect Dubai International Airport and Mirdif, Al Warqa, International City 1 and 2, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Festival City. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Renderings of the Dubai Metro Blue Line project. It aims to carry about 200,000 passengers a day by 2030, rising to 320,000 by 2040. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Giving his approval for the Blue Line, Sheikh Mohammed said: “We strive for the best for our society, sparing no effort to achieve it at the highest standards.” Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Maktoum and other senior officials at the Dubai Creek Marina launch of the Dubai Metro Blue Line project. Photo: Dubai Media Office
A spectacular display to announce the latest addition to the Dubai Metro network. Photo: Dubai Media Office
A rendering of the Blue Line trains. Once the project is completed the Dubai Metro network will cover 131km with 78 stations and 168 trains. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Maktoum and other senior officials at the Blue Line launch. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed said the Dubai Metro “will continue to serve billions of people in the coming decades, God willing”. Photo: Dubai Media Office
