Dubai Metro Blue Line (2025 Guide: Route, Stations & Real Estate Investment Impact)

The Blue Line will be the third major metro corridor in Dubai after the Red Line (2009) and Green Line (2011).

• Length: 30 km (15.5 km underground + 14.5 km elevated).
• Stations: 14, including 9 elevated and 5 underground.
• Key Features: First 1.3km over-Creek bridge, Iconoic stations at Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Silicon Oasis (designed by SOM), Daily Capacity 320,000 passengers.
• Completion Date: 9th of September, 2029
• Integration: Connects with Red and Green Lines at Centrepoin, Creek, and International City.
  

Here’s the full list of the 14 Blue Line stations:

1. Al Khor Interchange (Green Line connection)
2. Dubai Festival City
3. Dubai Creek Harbour
4. Ras Al Khor
5. International City 1 (interchange with Red Line)
6. International City 2
7. International City 3
8. Dubai Silicon Oasis
9. Dubai Academic City
10. Centrepoint Interchange (Red Line link to Al Rashidiya)
11. Mirdif Al Warqa Mushrif/Nadd Hessa
12. Al Ruwaiyah 3 Depot

These stations cover nine major districts, including Festival City, International City, Mirdif, Academic City, and Silicon Oasis — all communities with untapped real estate potential.

Dubai’s real estate history clearly shows how transport connectivity drives appreciation.

• Red Line Impact: Dubai Marina and JLT saw property values increase 80–100% between 2009 and 2014.
• Green Line Impact: Deira and Bur Dubai experienced higher rental demand and improved affordability.

The Blue Line is expected to deliver similar gains, particularly in undervalued mid-market areas like International City and Silicon Oasis.

For financing insights tied to infrastructure-led appreciation, see our guide on How Infrastructure, Demographics & Economics Influence Dubai Real Estate 

Dubai Festival City

Anchored by Dubai Festival City Mall and the waterfront, this community is already popular with families and professionals. With direct metro access to Downtown and Business Bay, Festival City is set for premium rental yields and stronger resale demand.

• Expect property values to increase 15–20% in the build up to 2029.
• Strong appeal for high-net-worth buyers.

International City

Known for its affordability, International City has often struggled with connectivity. The Blue Line will change this dramatically with 3 new stations and an interchange hub.

• Expected impact: rental occupancy near 100%, with values increasing 20–25%.
• Ideal for middle-income buyers and rental investors.

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)

A thriving free zone with 88,000 residents and tech companies, DSO lacked direct metro coverage until now.

• Blue Line transforms DSO into a transit-oriented community.
• Analysts forecast rental yields rising from 6% → 7.5%.
• Strong demand from mid-income professionals.

Academic City

Home to 27 universities and 27,500+ students, Academic City depends heavily on car and bus transport.

• Blue Line will cut commute times by half.
• Boosts demand for student housing and staff accommodations.
• Investors should explore build-to-rent or co-living models.

Mirdif

With family-friendly communities like Uptown and Shorooq plus Mirdif City Centre, Mirdif has been attractive but under-connected.

• Metro access expected to lift family buyer demand.
• Rental segment to strengthen, particularly for villas and townhouses.

Want to invest wisely? Explore off-plan projects along the blue line.

While the Blue Line is a massive opportunity, investors should remain realistic:

• Timeline risk: Completion expected by 2029, but delays are possible.
• Hype pricing: Developers may overprice launches near new stations initially.
• Supply competition: Major communities like Creek Harbour may face oversupply.

1. Off-Plan Properties: Buy early into projects near future stations for capital appreciation.
2. Secondary Properties: Consider undervalued ready homes in International City and Mirdif.
3. Financing: Use flexible developer post-handover plans or mortgages.
4. Valuation: Request a property valuation to assess ROI.