Dubai Metro passengers likely to exceed 300 million

His Majesty The Vice President, Prime Minister, and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was present at the Dubai Metro Blue Line's foundation stone laying ceremony, which marked a significant turning point in the development of the city's public transit system.

Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, greeted Sheikh Mohammed as he arrived at the event location.

Studies predict that by 2026, there will be more than 300 million riders on the Dubai Metro, and by 2031, there will be 320 million.
The expansion of metro stations was explained to Sheikh Mohammed.
Starting with 10 stations in 2009, the program expanded to 26 stations in 2010 and 46 stations in 2011.
By 2014,

Tuesday, 10 June 2025