The Dubai Metro Blue Line has 14 stations across 9 districts of Dubai, opening on 9 September 2029. Nine are elevated, five are underground. Three are interchange stations connecting to the existing Red and Green Lines. Each station has been assigned an architectural theme — Heritage, Air, Water, Earth or Fire. This is the complete guide to every station: its location, type, design theme and what it serves.
🚉 Dubai Metro Blue Line Stations — At a Glance
- 🔢 14 stations total across 9 districts of Dubai
- 🔵 9 elevated stations · 🔴 5 underground stations
- 🟢 3 interchange stations: Creek (Green Line), Centrepoint/Al Rashidiya (Red Line), International City 1 (Y-junction)
- 🏷️ 5 design themes: Heritage, Air, Water, Earth, Fire — plus bespoke designs for 2 stations
- 🏆 World’s tallest metro station: Emaar Properties Station, 74 metres, Dubai Creek Harbour
- 🏗️ Largest underground station: International City 1 — 44,000m²
- 📅 Opens 9 September 2029
All 14 Dubai Metro Blue Line Stations
The stations are spread across two branches and one central spine. Branch A runs from Creek (Al Jaddaf) to International City 1. Branch B runs from Centrepoint (Al Rashidiya) to International City 1. The spine continues from International City 1 to Academic City. For the full route map, see the Dubai Metro Blue Line Map.
1. Creek Interchange — Al Jaddaf
The north-west starting point of Branch A. Connects directly to the existing Green Line, making it the primary transfer point for passengers coming from Bur Dubai, Deira and the historic districts. Serves the Al Jaddaf waterfront community.
2. Dubai Festival City Station
Serves Dubai Festival City — one of the largest integrated waterfront destinations in Dubai, including Festival City Mall, IKEA, InterContinental Hotel and a residential community of 77,000 people. Currently no metro access — the Blue Line is the first connection.
3. Emaar Properties Station — Dubai Creek Harbour
The standout station of the entire Blue Line. At 74 metres, it is the world’s tallest metro station. Designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) — the architecture firm behind the Burj Khalifa. Floor area: 11,000m². Daily capacity: 160,000 passengers. Serves Dubai Creek Harbour, one of the fastest-growing waterfront developments in the city, with a planned population of 200,000 by 2040.
4. Ras Al Khor Station
Serves Ras Al Khor Industrial Area — one of Dubai’s main industrial and logistics zones — and provides access to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, home to over 500 flamingos and protected under the Ramsar Convention. The first metro connection for this entire district.
5. International City 1 Station — Y-Junction Interchange
The structural heart of the Blue Line. This is where Branch A and Branch B merge, and where all trains continue south-east to Academic City. Floor area: 44,000m² — making it the largest underground station in the entire Dubai Metro network. Three Tunnel Boring Machines are excavating simultaneously from this station. Daily capacity: 350,000 passengers.
6. International City 2 Station
Serves the residential sections of International City, one of Dubai’s most densely populated affordable housing communities. Currently no metro access forces residents to rely entirely on buses and taxis.
7. International City 3 Station
Serves Dragon Mart — the world’s largest trading hub outside mainland China — and the surrounding commercial area. The station makes Dragon Mart directly accessible by metro for the first time, removing the need for long bus connections from existing lines.
8. Dubai Silicon Oasis Station
Serves Dubai Silicon Oasis — a government-owned tech hub and free zone with 50,000+ workers and a resident population of over 70,000. Currently no metro access. The station sits opposite Fakeeh University Hospital, making it a dual-purpose medical and employment hub stop.
9. Academic City Station
The southern end of the Blue Line spine. Serves Dubai Academic City — home to over 27 universities and higher education institutions with 50,000+ students. No current metro access. Also planned as a future interchange point with Etihad Rail, the UAE national rail network.
10. Centrepoint Interchange — Al Rashidiya
The northern starting point of Branch B. Connects directly to the existing Red Line at its current eastern terminus in Al Rashidiya. Extends the entire Red Line catchment area east and south into Mirdif, Al Warqa and International City without passengers needing to change trains.
11. Mirdif Station
Serves Mirdif — one of Dubai’s largest and most established suburban communities, home to a significant UAE national and long-term expat population. Located near Mirdif City Centre mall. Mirdif residents have been waiting for metro access since the network opened in 2009.
12. Al Warqa Station
Serves Al Warqa, a residential community of 60,000 residents, and provides access to Dubai Safari Park — one of the UAE’s most visited wildlife attractions. Currently inaccessible by metro. The station is the closest stop to Dubai Safari Park on the entire network.
Complete Station Reference Table
| # | Station | District | Type | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creek Interchange (Al Jaddaf) | Al Jaddaf | Elevated · Interchange (Green Line) | Branch A |
| 2 | Dubai Festival City | Festival City | Elevated | Branch A |
| 3 | Emaar Properties Station | Dubai Creek Harbour | Underground · World’s tallest (74m) | Branch A |
| 4 | Ras Al Khor | Ras Al Khor | Elevated | Branch A |
| 5 | International City 1 | International City | Underground · Interchange (Y-junction) | Branch A + B merge |
| 6 | International City 2 | International City | Underground | Spine |
| 7 | International City 3 | International City · Dragon Mart | Underground | Spine |
| 8 | Dubai Silicon Oasis | Silicon Oasis | Elevated | Spine |
| 9 | Academic City | Academic City | Elevated · Terminus | Spine |
| 10 | Centrepoint (Al Rashidiya) | Al Rashidiya | Elevated · Interchange (Red Line) | Branch B |
| 11 | Mirdif | Mirdif | Elevated | Branch B |
| 12 | Al Warqa | Al Warqa | Elevated | Branch B |
Station Design Themes
Every Blue Line station has been assigned an architectural and interior design theme. The RTA confirmed five elemental themes plus bespoke individual designs for two stations. The themes govern each station’s colour palette, materials, lighting and spatial character.
3 stations
Draws from UAE’s cultural identity, traditional architecture and desert landscape. Warm tones, geometric patterning inspired by Islamic art.
2 stations
Open, light-filled interiors. High ceilings, natural light channels, a sense of freedom and elevation.
2 stations
Flowing forms referencing Dubai’s maritime history. Calm colour palettes, wave-like structural elements.
3 stations
Natural stone tones, grounded character. Reflects Dubai’s desert and landscape heritage with stability and warmth.
2 stations
Vibrant colour gradients, dynamic lighting that creates energy and movement. Designed to feel fast and alive.
2 stations
Emaar Properties Station and one other carry standalone designs outside the five-theme framework.
The Emaar Properties Station — World’s Tallest Metro Station
At 74 metres, the Emaar Properties Station at Dubai Creek Harbour is the tallest metro station in the world. It is underground, yet rises 74 metres — taller than most mid-rise buildings it is surrounded by. For comparison, the average residential tower in JBR is 90 to 120 metres.
International City 1 — The Largest Underground Station in Dubai Metro
International City 1 is not only the Y-junction of the Blue Line — it is the most complex station ever built in Dubai’s metro history. Three Tunnel Boring Machines operate simultaneously from this single station, excavating in different directions at once. Its 44,000m² floor area is larger than many shopping malls.
Blue Line Station Operating Hours
All Blue Line stations follow the same operating schedule as the existing Red and Green Lines.
| Day | Operating Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday and Saturday | 05:00 – midnight (00:00) |
| Friday | 05:00 – 01:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | 08:00 – midnight (00:00) |
| Public holidays | Extended hours — confirmed by RTA ahead of each holiday |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dubai Metro Blue Line Stations
How many stations does the Dubai Metro Blue Line have?
A: The Dubai Metro Blue Line has 14 stations — 9 elevated and 5 underground. Three are interchange stations: Creek Interchange in Al Jaddaf (connects to the Green Line), Centrepoint in Al Rashidiya (connects to the Red Line), and International City 1 (the Y-junction where the line’s two branches merge).
What are the names of the Dubai Metro Blue Line stations?
A: The 12 named passenger stations are: Creek Interchange (Al Jaddaf), Dubai Festival City, Emaar Properties Station (Dubai Creek Harbour), Ras Al Khor, International City 1, International City 2, International City 3, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Centrepoint Interchange (Al Rashidiya), Mirdif, and Al Warqa. There is also a depot station at Al Ruwayyah 3 beyond Academic City.
Which Dubai Metro Blue Line station is the world’s tallest?
A: The Emaar Properties Station at Dubai Creek Harbour stands 74 metres tall, making it the world’s tallest metro station. It is underground, covers 11,000m² of floor area, and was designed by SOM — the architecture firm behind the Burj Khalifa. Its daily capacity is 160,000 passengers.
What are the design themes of the Blue Line stations?
A: The RTA assigned five elemental design themes across the 14 stations: Heritage (3 stations — UAE cultural identity and desert landscape), Air (2 stations — light-filled, open spaces), Water (2 stations — flowing maritime forms), Earth (3 stations — natural stone tones and warmth), and Fire (2 stations — vibrant, dynamic lighting). Two stations, including Emaar Properties Station, carry bespoke standalone designs outside these themes.
Which Blue Line stations are underground?
A: Five stations are underground: Emaar Properties Station (Dubai Creek Harbour), International City 1 (Y-junction), International City 2, and International City 3. These sit on the 15.5km underground section of the 30km route, concentrated in the central and eastern built-up areas of Dubai.
What is the largest station on the Dubai Metro Blue Line?
A: International City 1 is the largest station — 44,000m² underground, with a daily passenger capacity of 350,000. It is the Y-junction interchange where Branch A (from Al Jaddaf) and Branch B (from Al Rashidiya) merge before continuing to Academic City. Three Tunnel Boring Machines operate from this station simultaneously.
Do any Blue Line stations connect to Dubai Airport?
A: Yes. The Blue Line provides a connection to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in approximately 20 minutes from several stations along the route, via the interchange with the Red Line at Centrepoint (Al Rashidiya) — which currently connects to Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations on the Red Line.
Sources: RTA Dubai — Blue Line project page, Dubai Media Office, Khaleej Times. Updated May 2026.
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