Dubai Metro Gold Line: How the city’s first fully underground line will transform connectivity

On Dubai Metro Red Line, Gold Line will connect at two locations: Business Bay and Jumeirah Golf. On Dubai Metro Green Line, the Gold Line will link at Al Ghubaiba. It will also integrate with Etihad Rail (at Meydan and Jumeirah Golf Estates), further enhancing seamless connectivity across the city.

The Dubai Metro Gold Line will introduce looped routes, enhancing seamless mobility for both short and long-distance travel across key areas. The project will connect Dubai’s historic centre with its future districts. It will pass through Mina Rashid, City Walk, Business Bay, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Nad Al Sheba, Mohammed bin Rashid Gardens, Meydan, Al Barsha South and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC).

• To decongest Dubai’s traffic

According to an official release, the Dubai Metro records a daily average of around one million users, accounting for 40 per cent of all public transport usage across the emirate. Thus, the new metro line is expected to further increase the metro ridership and ease congestion on Dubai roads. It will also help save time and fuel, while reducing road accident fatalities and carbon emissions.

“Gold Line will significantly ease congestion across major roads, by bringing about a reduction of over 40 million journeys annually, which will improve traffic flow, enhance quality of life and advance environmental sustainability,” the release said.

• To serve over 1.5 million people by 2040

Dubai Metro Gold Line project is projected to benefit over 1.5 million people by 2040. According to the release, daily passenger numbers expected to reach 465,000 people beyond 2040. It will also serve over 55 development projects (under construction) in the city.

• Gold Line: Dubai Metro network set to expand by 35%

With the completion of the Dubai Metro Gold Line, Dubai’s metro network is set to expand by 35 per cent. With the addition of the Gold Line, the total network length will increase to 162 km. Currently, the Dubai Metro spans 120 km, including the Dubai Metro Red Line (52 km), the Dubai Metro Green Line (23 km), Route 2020 (15 km) and the Dubai Metro Blue Line (30 km, currently under construction).