Overview
- RTA targets 30% completion by the end of 2026 with full opening scheduled for September 9, 2029.
- More than 3,000 workers and over 500 engineers are deployed across 12 sites, supported by two concrete plants and two precast yards.
- Construction progress includes 260+ deep foundations and over 400,000 cubic metres of excavation, with structural works advancing at International City and Academic City sites.
- Traffic management now includes 11 diversions with further changes planned, alongside community briefings and alternative routes to ease disruption.
- The Dh20.5 billion project adds 30km and 14 stations linking to the existing network, promises select 20‑minute trips to Dubai International Airport, and is projected by RTA to deliver Dh56.5 billion in economic benefits and up to 25% property value gains by 2040.