Where the station will be
The station will serve Dubai International Academic City, the university district off Al Ain Road (E66). It is part of Route 1 (Creek to Dubai Academic City), as its terminus, between Dubai Silicon Oasis. The order of the International City and Silicon Oasis stops is indicative until RTA publishes the final station list.
Blue Line facts
| Opening | 9 September 2029 (planned) |
|---|---|
| Length | 30 km (15.5 km underground, 14.5 km elevated) |
| Stations | 14 (3 interchange, 7 elevated, 4 underground) |
| Route 1 | Creek – Dubai Festival City – Dubai Creek Harbour – Ras Al Khor Industrial Area – International City 1 – International City 2 – International City 3 – Dubai Silicon Oasis – Dubai Academic City |
| Route 2 | Centrepoint – Mirdif – Al Warqa – International City 1 |
| Builder | Consortium of MAPA (Turkey), Limak (Turkey) and CRRC (China); awarded 19 December 2024 after a tender with 5 alliances / 15 companies |
| Contract | AED 20.5 billion (USD 5.6 billion) contract |
Construction status
- Foundation stone laid 9 June 2025.
- 10% complete in November 2025; target 30% by end of 2026.
- 20% complete by May 2026; three TBMs ('Al Wugeisha') launched from International City 1 towards Mirdif, Auto Market and Al Warsan; 10,000+ workers.
- First phase of tunnelling completed (July 2026). On completion the network will reach 131 km, 78 stations and 168 trains.
How to reach Dubai Academic City by public transport today
There is no metro station in Academic City today. An old plan to extend the Green Line here was never built; the Blue Line replaces it. Students currently rely on RTA buses and taxis, mostly towards Centrepoint on the Red Line. Use the metro map to see the current lines and the Centrepoint station page for its timings and connections.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a metro station in Dubai Academic City now?
No. There is no metro station in Academic City today. An old plan to extend the Green Line here was never built; the Blue Line replaces it. Students currently rely on RTA buses and taxis, mostly towards Centrepoint on the Red Line.
When will Dubai Academic City metro station open?
With the rest of the Blue Line, planned for 9 September 2029, according to the Dubai Media Office.
Which line will serve Dubai Academic City?
The Blue Line, Route 1 (Creek to Dubai Academic City), as its terminus. The Blue Line will connect with the Green Line at Creek and with the Red Line at Centrepoint.
Reviewed 1 October 2026.