The Dubai Road Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of a new direct route on the Dubai Metro Red Line.

It will connect Centrepoint Station to Al Fardan Exchange Station, complementing two existing direct routes, from Centrepoint to Expo City and from Centrepoint to Life Pharmacy Station.

It is expected that the new route will help reduce Red Line congestion during rush hours, providing passengers with an additional option.

Infrastructure development in a growing city

The announcement of the new route comes a few days after Dubai's population officially surpassed four million people.

Dubai Metro opened in 2009 with the launch of the Red Line, and the Green Line was added in 2011, and the network has continued to expand ever since. The next major step is expected in 2029: the opening of the Blue Line.

RTA is also upgrading bus routes, and road infrastructure improvements are aimed at reducing traffic jams.

What is the Dubai Metro Blue Line?

The 20.5 billion dirhams ($5.58 billion) project will include 14 new stations, connect the existing Red and Green Lines, and serve fast-growing areas such as Mirdif, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai International City.

The metro network will increase by 30 km, of which 15.5 km will be underground. Upon completion of construction, the total length of the network will reach 131 km, and the number of stations will reach 78, which will be serviced by 168 trains.

The development of public transport is a key part of the Dubai Master Plan 2040, one of the priorities of which is to make it easier to get around the city.

According to RTA, the Blue Line will connect five major urban areas: Bur Dubai/Deira, Downtown/Business Bay, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Marina/JBR and Expo City Dubai.

The launch of new metro routes has traditionally had a strong impact on the real estate market. Dubai. Improved transport accessibility leads to an increase in demand for housing in areas that are connected to the metro network. In particular, property and rental prices in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Mirdif, Dubai Creek Harbour and International City are expected to gradually increase.

In addition, the areas through which the Blue Line will pass will become more attractive to investors and tenants due to easy access to key business centers (Downtown, Business Bay) and tourist areas (Dubai Marina, Expo City). This creates new opportunities for long-term investments and increases the capitalization potential of real estate.