Route Map, Launch Date, Stations and Etihad Rail Connection Explained

The Dubai Metro Gold Line will be the first fully integrated underground route in the emirate. The Gold Line will span 42 kilometres, making it one of the most significant infrastructure developments in Dubai.

The project will feature an advanced tunnel network equivalent to twice the current Dubai Metro tunnels. It will feature construction work utilising the latest technology for tunnelling without disrupting daily life, traffic, or existing developments.

The future Dubai Metro Gold Line project is expected to launch on September 9, 2032.

The Gold Line will consist of 18 stations covering 15 key strategic areas across the city. The route will stretch from Dubai’s historic centre at Al Ghubaiba to Jumeirah Golf Estates. The line will introduce loops and enhance the seamless flow of mobility across short and long distances in key areas.

A core feature of the Gold Line is its integration with the wider Dubai Rail Network and Etihad Rail:

Spanning 15 key strategic areas across the city, the project is designed to serve approximately 1.5 million residents while bolstering connectivity for 55 major real estate developments.

Although the exact station locations are yet to be officially confirmed, the network plan released by the Dubai Media Office identifies the primary communities that are likely to benefit from the new line:

As per the map, the wider Dubai Rail Network Plan, includes the Gold Line route connecting with Etihad Rail, with an interchange at Etihad Rail’s future passenger station in Meydan and an interchange with the Red Line and a future Etihad Rail passenger station at Jumeirah Golf Estates.