Major Traffic Shift at International City 1 Linked to Metro Blue Line Project

Dubai’s Metro system is undergoing a major upgrade with the launch of the Blue Line project — a 30-kilometre extension that will add 14 new stations and introduce 28 additional trains. Once completed, the total network will cover 131 kilometres and consist of 78 stations.This large-scale initiative, valued at Dh20.5 billion, is forecast to generate over Dh56 million in returns. It is anticipated to serve approximately 200,000 passengers daily by 2030, with numbers expected to grow to 320,000 by 2040.

Designed to accommodate 46,000 commuters per hour in both directions, the line aims to ease congestion on key city routes by as much as 20%. The Blue Line will link nine vital urban areas — including Mirdif, Al Warqa, International City (Phases 1 and 2), Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Dubai Festival City — regions identified in the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan as home to more than one million residents.Travel time along the Blue Line corridor is expected to range between 10 to 25 minutes, offering a fast and efficient alternative to road transport.The route will feature 14 stops, including three major interchange stations: Creek Station (connecting to the Green Line at Al Jaddaf), Centrepoint Station (linking with the Red Line at Al Rashidiya), and a dedicated Blue Line stop at International City 1. Additionally, a signature station will be built in Dubai Creek Harbour. Of the 14 stations, nine will be elevated, while five will be located underground.