en.Wedoany.com Reported - UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced last Sunday the official commencement of tunnel works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project. The Blue Line spans 30 kilometers, comprising 15.5 kilometers underground and 14.5 kilometers elevated, with a total investment of AED 20.5 billion (approximately USD 5.6 billion).
Sheikh Mohammed inaugurated the tunnel boring machine named "Al Wugeisha" at the International City 1 Station site. Tunneling works will proceed from this station in three directions: Mirdif, the Auto Market, and Al Warsan (International City 2). This station is the largest underground interchange station in the metro network, with a built-up area exceeding 44,000 square meters.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority, briefed Sheikh Mohammed on-site regarding the tunnel project's progress. The Blue Line project was approved in November 2023, with contracts awarded in December 2024, and the groundbreaking ceremony held in June 2025. Currently, the tunnel works and overall project have achieved 20% completion, with over 10,000 workers and 500 engineers deployed on site, accumulating more than 13 million man-hours without any lost time injuries. Station construction progress is ahead of the planned completion rate, and construction of piers for the 1.3-kilometer bridge crossing Dubai Creek is underway.
The Blue Line features 14 stations, including 3 interchange stations, 7 elevated stations, and 4 underground stations, serving 9 major districts and expected to cover a population of approximately 1 million. The project aims to reach 30% completion by the end of 2026, with official operations commencing on September 9, 2029.
Furthermore, Dubai has announced the Gold Line project, costing AED 34 billion, scheduled for completion in September 2032. It will connect with the existing Red and Green Lines, extending the total length of the Dubai Metro network to 131 kilometers.
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