Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed unveils Dh34 billion Metro Gold Line

Dubai has announced the launch of the Metro Gold Line, a major Dh34 billion infrastructure project aimed at strengthening sustainable urban mobility and reducing dependence on road transport. Approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Gold Line is being described as the emirate’s largest transport project and a major step toward greener, more connected city development. The new metro line will extend over 42 kilometres and include 18 stations, making it Dubai’s first fully underground metro corridor. It will pass through 15 strategic districts including Business Bay, Meydan, and Jumeirah Golf Estates, while also connecting with the existing Red and Green Lines as well as the upcoming Blue Line and Etihad Rail. This integration is expected to improve public transport accessibility for nearly 1.5 million residents. Officials said the project will help reduce congestion on the heavily used Red Line and remove millions of road journeys annually by shifting more commuters to rail-based transport. It will also improve connectivity to 55 major real estate developments currently under construction, supporting more efficient and climate-conscious urban growth across the city. The Gold Line is scheduled for completion by September 9, 2032, and will increase the total length of Dubai’s metro network by around 35%. The project aligns with Dubai’s broader sustainability and livability goals by promoting low-emission public transport, reducing traffic-related emissions, and building long-term infrastructure resilience for future population growth.