Laying the Foundation Stone for Dubai Metro Blue Line

Within the framework of Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan’s objectives to make Dubai "the best city in the world" by providing sustainable and flexible public transportation options that facilitate movement for residents and visitors, enhance quality of life, boost Dubai's global competitiveness as an attractive destination for major events, and implement the "20-minute city" concept, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Dubai Metro Blue Line. Spanning 30 km and comprising 14 stations, the new line is set to transform mobility across nine key districts, projected to be home to over one million residents, as outlined in the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.

His Highness also approved the distinctive architectural design of the iconic Emaar Properties Station, the highest metro station in the world, standing at 74 metres. The station is designed to integrate harmoniously into the existing urban environment and embodies the vision of ‘Dubai: A Gateway to the Future’.

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