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
    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
  • The expansion is part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, launched in January last year, which identified easier commuting among its priorities to cater for a fast-growing population
    The expansion is part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, launched in January last year, which identified easier commuting among its priorities to cater for a fast-growing population
  • More than half, 15.5km, of the Blue Line will be underground
    More than half, 15.5km, of the Blue Line will be underground
  • When completed, the Dubai Metro network will be 131km long, encompassing 78 stations served by 168 trains
    When completed, the Dubai Metro network will be 131km long, encompassing 78 stations served by 168 trains
  • The Blue Line is scheduled to be finished in 2029
    The Blue Line is scheduled to be finished in 2029
  • The design of the new stations will be largely in keeping with those on the current network
    The design of the new stations will be largely in keeping with those on the current network