Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has unveiled the Dubai Metro Gold Line, a Dh34 billion ($9 billion) infrastructure project designed to transform the city's transport network. This ambitious initiative will serve as a fully underground route stretching 42 kilometers and reaching depths of up to 40 meters.
The
Gold Line will connect 15 major areas, including historic districts and rapidly
growing hubs such as Business Bay, Meydan, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubailand,
and Jumeirah Golf Estates. With 18 planned stations, the new line is expected
to integrate seamlessly with the existing Red and Green lines, as well as the
upcoming Blue Line and the national Etihad Rail network.
Once
fully operational, the Gold Line is projected to serve approximately 1.5
million residents and handle up to 465,000 passengers daily. The project is
expected to expand the city's total metro track length to over 160 kilometers
and increase the number of stations from 67 to 85. Beyond improving daily
commutes, officials anticipate significant economic returns, projecting a 430
percent return on investment over the next two decades due to increased demand
for residential and commercial developments along the route.
The tendering process for the Gold Line is scheduled to begin in 2026, with contracts expected to be awarded in 2027. Construction will follow shortly after, with a target completion date of September 9, 2032; a date chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the original Dubai Metro launch in 2009. This project represents a central pillar of Dubai's long-term urban planning, focusing on sustainable growth and enhanced connectivity for one of the world's fastest-growing cities.
