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

The Dubai Metro Blue Line is planned to open on 9 September 2029.

Construction was officially approved in late 2023, with phased development leading up to full operations by 2029.

While timelines for large infrastructure projects can evolve, the Blue Line forms a core part of Dubai’s long-term urban mobility strategy and is tied to population growth, economic expansion, and transit-oriented development goals.

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

Dubai Metro Blue Line Key Specifications:

• Total Length: 30km
  • 15.5km underground
  • 14.5km elevated
• Stations: 14 (9 elevated, 5 underground)
• Design Highlights:
  • First 1.3km over-Creek metro bridge
  • Iconoic stations at Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Silicon Oasis, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
• Capacity: Up to 320,000 passengers per day
• Integration: Interchanges with the Red and Green Lines at Centrepoint, Creek, and International City.

The Dubai Metro Blue Line route has been designed to connect residential, educational, and employment hubs that were previously underserved by rail transport.

Dubai Metro Blue Line Stations List (Planned - 14 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 Dubai
9. Academic City
10. Centrepoint Interchange (Red Line connection - Al Rashidiya)
11. Mirdif/Al-Warqa/Mushrif/Nad Al Hamar
12. Al-Ruwaiyah 3
13. Depot Station
14. Operations & Stabling Facility

These stations span nine major districts, many of which represent mid-market and emerging real estate zones with strong upside potential.

Important Clarification:

Despite online speculation, Emaar South, Dubai Hills, Dubai Harbour, and Dubai Marina are NOT confirmed stations on the Dubai Metro Blue Line.

As of official RTA announcements, the Blue Line primarily serves Festival City, International City, Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Mirdif, and surrounding districts.

While the official final Dubai Metro Blue Line map is expected closer to completion, the planned route forms a semi-arc across eastern and north-eastern Dubai.

The line links Dubai Creek Harbour and Festival City, runs through Ras Al Khor, International City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Academic City, before reconnecting with the existing metro network at Centrepoint and other interchange stations.

This alignment significantly improves east-west connectivity and reduces reliance on private vehicles for thousands of daily commuters.

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

Dubai’s real estate market has consistently shown that transport infrastructure directly influences property values.

• Red Line Impact: Communities such as Dubai Marina and JLT recorded 80-100% price growth between 2009 and 2014. Other factors did play a part in the observed appreciation, however, the metro impact cannot be disregarded.
• Green Line Impact: Deira and Bur Dubai saw stronger rental demand and improved affordability following enhanced connectivity.

The Blue Line is expected to follow a similar trajectory. Importantly, price appreciation often begins years before stations become operational, as investors position themselves early in anticipation of improved accessibility.

For a broader framework, see our guide on how infrastructure, demographics, and economics influence Dubai real estate.

1. Dubai Festival City - Waterfront Living with Metro Access:

Anchored by Dubai Festival City Mall and a well-established waterfront, this community already attracts families and professionals.

• Direct metro access to Downtown and Business Bay
• Strong appeal to end-users and long-term tenants
• Property values expected to rise by up to 15–20% leading up to 2029

2. International City - From Affordable to Transit-Connected:

Historically affordable but poorly connected, International City stands to benefit the most from the Blue Line.

• Three new stations plus an interchange hub
• Improved tenant quality and near-full rental occupancy
• Values could increase 20-25% as accessibility improves

3. Dubai Silicon Oasis - Free-Zone Hub Becomes Transit-Oriented

Home to over 88,000 residents and a growing tech ecosystem, Silicon Oasis lacked direct metro access until now.

• Metro connectivity strengthens appeal to professionals
• Rental yields forecast to rise from ~6% to ~7.5%
• Strong mid-income demand base

4. Academic City - Student Housing Opportunity:

Academic City hosts 27 universities and over 27,500 students, relying heavily on road transport.

• Metro access could halve commute times
• Rising demand for student housing and staff accommodation
• Attractive for build-to-rent and co-living investors

5. Mirdif – Family-Focused Community with New Connectivity:

Mirdif combines established family neighbourhoods with retail hubs such as Mirdif City Centre.

• Improved metro access increases end-user appeal
• Rental demand expected to strengthen, especially for villas and townhouses
• Long-term stability over speculative growth

While the Blue Line presents a compelling opportunity, investors should remain disciplined:

• Timeline risk: Large infrastructure projects can face delays
• Hype pricing: Early launches near future stations may be overpriced
• Supply risk: Areas like Creek Harbour may experience temporary oversupply

Careful asset selection and entry pricing remain critical.

• Off-plan investments: Enter early near future stations for capital appreciation
• Secondary market: Target undervalued ready units in International City and Mirdif
• Financing: Leverage post-handover payment plans or traditional mortgages
• Due diligence: Request a professional property valuation to assess realistic ROI