Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs34b Dubai Metro Gold Line

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the Dubai Metro Gold Line, the emirate's largest sustainable transport project.

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Involving an investment of around Dhs34 billion, the new metro line will extend over 42 kilometres and 18 stations, marking Dubai's first fully underground metro line.

The Gold Line connects to both the Red and Green Lines, while integrating with Etihad Rail, effectively linking Dubai to the UAE's comprehensive national transportation network.

Sheikh Mohammed's approval of the landmark project marks a strategic milestone, reflecting the robustness of Dubai's economy and its accelerating pace of development as the Government of Dubai continues to deliver ambitious infrastructure projects that boost economic growth and enhance quality of life, further elevating the emirate's global competitiveness.

Sheikh Mohammed directed the immediate commencement of the project, with the inauguration scheduled for Sept.9, 2032 - reflecting a delivery timeframe that is 30% faster than Dubai Metro's Blue Line.

Sheikh Mohammed stated: "Dear brothers and sisters, today we announce Dubai's largest transport project; a new Dubai Metro line spanning 42 kilometres, 40 metres underground. This new route will connect 15 strategic locations in Dubai, serving 1.5 million people and supporting mobility across 55 mega development projects currently under construction."

Sheikh Mohammed added: "The Dhs34 billion Gold Line project will expand the Dubai Metro network by 35%, with completion scheduled for 9 September 2032."