First Metro Bridge over Dubai Creek A first for Dubai, the Blue Line will span Dubai Creek via a 1.3 km viaduct.

2. First-ever metro bridge over Dubai Creek One of the most significant features of the new line is a 1.3 km bridge over Dubai Creek, the first of its kind in the city’s metro system.

A stretch of the Metro Blue Line will be out of service starting Saturday and will remain closed until July 26 for ...

The Blue Line will also include the Dubai Metro’s first-ever crossing over Dubai Creek via a 1,300-metre bridge, adding a striking visual and functional element to the project.

The Blue Line's first metro station's design was approved, which will cover an area of approximately 11,000 square metres and will embody the vision of ‘Dubai: A Gateway to the Future’.

Beyond the landmark station, the Blue Line includes Dubai's largest underground interchange station at International City 1, covering 44,000 m2 and capable of processing 350,000 passengers per day.

Arabian Post -Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has marked the commencement of work on the long-planned Dubai Metro Blue Line, laying the ...

The number of trains in service also reflects this growth: from 16 at launch to 140 by 2021, the fleet will expand to 168 trains, including 157 Metro trains and 11 Tram trains with the new line.

Spanning 30 km and comprising 14 stations, the new line is set to transform mobility across nine key districts ...

Work is finally underway on the Dubai Metro Blue Line – one of the biggest public transport projects in the emirate. The Blue Line will provide greater transport links for several busy residential ...

Upon completion of the Blue Line project, Dubai’s rail network will expand to 131 kilometres total, comprising 78 stations and 168 trains. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of ...