Dubai Metro at 16: A symbol of innovation and excellence

IT HAS CHANGED THE WAY PEOPLE COMMUTE, WORK, AND LIVE IN THE EMIRATE

- BY ASHFAQ AHMED

On September 9, 2009, Dubai Metro opened its doors to commuters for the first time, an achievement helmed by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Sixteen years on, it has grown into a world-class driverless metro network carrying over 2.5 billion passengers. Dubai Metro has changed the way people move, work, and live in Dubai. It is a symbol of innovation, operational excellence, and forward-thinking urban planning.

With the Blue Line on the horizon, Dubai is ready to take the next leap, continuing to offer world-class transit solutions for decades to come.

Over 16 years, the Metro has become much more than a transit system. It is lifeline, a symbol of Dubai’s ambition, and a benchmark for operational excellence. With 99.7 per cent punctuality, the Metro has consistently delivered reliability, safety, and comfort.

Growing ridership