Red Line
35 stations · 67.1 km · since 2009
Centrepoint – Airport T1/T3 – Union – BurJuman – Downtown – Mall of the Emirates – Marina – National Paints, then Life Pharmacy or Expo 2020.
Green Line
20 stations · 22.5 km · since 2011
e& – Al Qusais – Abu Hail – Union – Gold Souq – Al Ghubaiba – BurJuman – Dubai Healthcare City – Creek.
Blue Line
14 stations · 30 km · opening 9 Sep 2029
Creek and Centrepoint to Festival City, Creek Harbour, International City, Silicon Oasis and Academic City.
Comparison
| Red Line | Green Line | Blue Line | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Operating | Operating | Under construction |
| Length | 67.1 km | 22.5 km | 30 km |
| Stations | 35 | 20 | 14 |
| Opened | 9 Sep 2009 | 9 Sep 2011 | 9 Sep 2029 (planned) |
| Terminals | Centrepoint, Life Pharmacy, Expo 2020 | e&, Creek | Creek, Centrepoint, Academic City |
| Airport | Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 | No | No |
Ridership
- 294.7 million Metro riders in 2025 (+7% vs 2024). Busiest stations 2025: BurJuman 17.8M, Al Rigga 13.8M, Union 13.6M, Mall of the Emirates 11.2M, Sharaf DG 10.5M.
- Approx. 807,000 riders per day on average in 2025 (294.7M / 365, derived).
- More than 2.4 billion riders since 2009; 99.7% punctuality.
Fully driverless. Held the Guinness World Record for longest driverless metro line 2009-2016 and again from 2021 until December 2024, when surpassed by Riyadh Metro.
Frequently asked questions
How many metro lines are there in Dubai?
Two lines are in operation, the Red Line and the Green Line. The Blue Line is under construction (opening planned for 9 September 2029) and a Gold Line has been announced for 2032.
Where do the Red and Green lines meet?
At Union and BurJuman stations.
How long is the Dubai Metro network?
89.6 km (nearly 90 km): the Red Line is 67.1 km and the Green Line 22.5 km.
Reviewed 1 October 2026.