Dubai Metro Rail Project
Another chapter will be added in the history books, as the metro will make its debut along the vast desert and along the busy streets of Dubai. Today, being bestowed with the best in infrastructure, Dubai has been recognised as one of the most advanced cities in the world and has thus attracted investors internationally making it a financial capital. This has resulted in the influx of people.
The Dubai Metro system, currently under construction, aims to ease this congestion and reduce passenger travelling time.4 Lines are being constructed:
The Dubai Metro system, currently under construction, aims to ease this congestion and reduce passenger travelling time.4 Lines are being constructed:
The Dubai Metro will be one of the most advanced urban rail systems in the world and will be the catalyst for tourism, financial and economic growth. Investment costs for the full system have been assessed at a grand total of about AE$14.3bn, including civil works, stations, system fixed equipment, trains, engineering and financing.
| Line | Length (km) | Completion | Route |
| Red Line | 52.0 | 2009 | Rashidiya to Jabel Ali |
| Green Line | 22.5 | 2010 | Al Qusais to Al Jedaff |
| Blue Line | 47.0 | 2011 | Dubai International Airport to Jebel Ali Airport, along Emirates Road |
| Purple Line | 49.0 | 2012 | Dubai International Airport to Jebel Ali Airport, along Al Khail Road |
Features of the Lines:
- Single largest automatic driverless system in the world
- Red Line -52.1 km and 28 stations. These include 24 elevated and 4 underground.
- Red Line - scheduled for completion on 9th September, 2009 while contract commenced on 21st August, 2005
- The underground stations for the Red Line are Burjuman, Union Square, Al Rigga and Port Sayed
- Green Line - 17.6 km and 14 stations
- Hours of operation - 05H00 to 00H30
- Average Speed - 40kph
- Interchange underground stations at Burjuman and Union Square
Red Line:
- 5 car train - this includes carriage for VIPS, Women and Children
- Fully Air conditioned trains and stations
- Retail facilitates at stations
Green Line:
- 3 car train - this includes carriage for VIPS, Women and Children
- Fully Air conditioned trains and stations
- Retail facilitates at stations