Explore the Dubai Metro Blue Line: What It Means for Real Estate Growth in 2025 and Beyond

Here's a full list of the 14 new stations the Blue Line will add:

• Al Khor Interchange (Green Line connection)
• Dubai Festival City
• Dubai Creek Harbour
• Ras Al Khor
• International City 1 (interchange with Red Line route)
• International City 2
• International City 3
• Dubai Silicon Oasis
• Dubai Academic City
• Centrepoint Interchange (Red Line link to Al Rashidiya)
• Mirdif
• Al Warqa
• International City 1 (once again, by Red Line route)
• Al Ruwaiyah 3 Depot

Of these, nine stations will be elevated and five will be underground, among them the mega 44,000 m² interchange complex.

Let's highlight five high-impact locations along the Blue Line that are set to benefit directly from their integration with the wider Dubai Public Transport Network.

Dubai Festival City

Straddling a thriving waterfront and with one of the city's prime malls as its anchor, Dubai Festival City is seeing a steep surge in high-rise apartments and gated precincts. The Blue Line station will provide faster connectivity to Downtown, Business Bay, and beyond—adding to its allure for high-net-worth investors targeting high-end yields. Interested in renting a property or understanding the rental market in Dubai Festival City? Check out LYM’s curated listings in Al Badia Residences! 

International City

Consisting of themed groups like China, Persia, and Emirates, International City has always been cheaper than central Dubai. With a large Blue Line interchange in 2029, alongside 3 new metro stations on the blue line which are Al-Warqa’a, International City 1 located in Warsan 1, Mushraif and International City 2 & 3 located in Nadd Hessa, Mushraif - residents working in Deira, Business Bay, and Downtown Dubai to name a few, are expected to benefit immensely with the adding convenience of economical intercity travel.

Dubai International City has always been a hub for middle-income individuals and young professionals and will continue to represent and maintain high occupancy rates, alongside a livable, economical, and sensible option for career-oriented individuals working in Central Dubai.

International City Dubai has had its ups and downs over the years, not in the least because of consistent transport and interconnectivity issues. The Dubai Metro Blue Line, will go a long way in allaying these problems and resolving issues for decades to come.

Dubai Silicon Oasis

A long-established freezone of approximately 7.2 km², Silicon Oasis has approximately 88,000 residents as well as technology companies and learning facilities such as RIT Dubai. Without metro coverage in the past, the area now prepares to transition into a transit-oriented community with Blue Line in 2029. Analysts anticipate growth in property values and rental yields, drawing interest from middle-income professionals.

Academic City

Academic City, with 27 universities and around 27,500 students spread over nearly 12 km², is Dubai's leading higher‑education destination. The new metro station will make trips easier for students, teachers, and administrative personnel by cutting commute times by tremendous margins.

Mirdif

Spanning 9 km² in area, Mirdif encompasses Uptown and Shorooq communities with Mirdif City Centre as an anchor (7 minute walk) and parks like Mushrif. Once mainly bus-linked with reasonable rents, it will benefit from Blue Line connectivity via Centrepoint.Improved commute times and strong family-oriented appeal are anticipated to drive increased interest in both rental and sales segments.