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| Background |
The Roads and Transport AuthorityRoads and Transport Authority (RTARTA) plans to develop the Blue Line which is the third line of the Dubai MetroDubai Metro Project.
The Blue Line will be 50 km long and will start from Dubai International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport passing through Emirates Road.
The Blue Line is likely to be extended from Dubai Airport to Palm Deira and to other new developments towards Dubai waterfront projects. It will be connected to the Red Line at Rashidiyah and with the Green Line in Al Nahda.
Parsons Brinckerhoff is the preliminary design and master plan consultant. |
| Expected Events |
| Schedule |
Contract Phase/Phase |
Description |
| Oct 2012 |
Design | Master plan expected to be announced
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| Latest Events |
In September 2012, the master plan was completed.
In October 2012, the master plan is expected to be revealed.
In 2014, the project was expected to be completed. |
| Previous Events |
In June 2011, the design was on hold, awaiting the finalization of the master plan.
In Q4 2009, the ITB for the study and consultancy contract was expected to be issued (delayed from Q3 2008).
In November 2009, a master plan for Dubai's transportation network (including the Blue Line) was being executed by Parsons Brinckerhoff. |
| Scope of Work |
Construction of a 50 km long railway line with passenger stations. |
| Contract Packages |
| Type |
Project Name |
Contract Value |
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Dubai RTA - Dubai Metro |
USD 7,200,000,000 |
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Dubai RTA - Dubai Metro - Green Line |
USD 1,090,000,000 |
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Dubai RTA - Dubai Metro - Green Line - Extension |
- |
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Dubai RTA - Dubai Metro - Purple Line |
USD 2,700,000,000 |
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Dubai RTA - Dubai Metro - Red Line |
USD 2,480,000,000 |
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Dubai RTA - Dubai Metro - Red Line - Depots |
- |
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Dubai RTA - Dubai Metro - Red Line - Extension |
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| Project News |
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Project Schedule
| Schedule | Contract Phase/Phase | Description |
| Q4 2009 |
Study | ITB for the study and consultancy contract initially expected to be issued
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| Sep 2012 |
Design | Master plan completed
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| Oct 2012 |
Design | Master plan expected to be announced
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| 2014 |
Completion | Project was expected to be completed
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Project News
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Owner
Roads and Transport Authority Building, Al Marakesh Road, Umm Romoul Area, P.O. Box 118899, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Tel: +971 4-284-4444 | Fax: +971 4-206-5555 | Email: info@rta.ae | Website: www.rta.ae
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| Name: | Khaled Zaher |
| Position: | Planning Manager |
| Tel: | +971 4-290-2226 |
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| Name: | Abdulmajeed Khwaja |
| Position: | Director of the Dubai Metro |
| Tel: | +971 4-221-5555 |
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Consultant
- Preliminary Design and Master Plan
Legends Headquarters Building, 1st Floor, Emirates Road, P.O. Box 4512, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Tel: +971 2-449-7222 | Fax: +971 2-374-3939 | Website: www.pbworld.com/regional/middle_east.aspx
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