Since the metro was introduced in 2009 it has seen more than 2 billion riders.
Dubai residents rejoiced when the metro was first opened in 2009, and incredibly since then it has seen more than two billion people ride its rails throughout the city. The desire to build a world-class transport network was the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. “The Dubai Metro is a vital project that serves the community and reflects Dubai’s keenness to provide effective, environmentally friendly and sustainable transport solutions”, he says.
The Dubai Metro has also maintained a punctuality rate of 99.7%, surpassing international safety standards – better than waiting for the London tube on a Monday morning for sure! The metro’s Red Line transported 1.342 billion commuters while the Green Line served 673.531 million commuters.
His Highness also commented on the RTA and their efforts for executing these projects that cater to the local community. “The Dubai Metro has become the backbone of a transit system that connects various key districts in the emirate, ensuring a safe and smooth mobility for riders,” His Highness said. “The Dubai Metro is a vital project that serves the community and reflects Dubai’s keenness to provide effective, environmentally friendly and sustainable transport solutions. Dubai will continue to develop a highly efficient and reliable transport system to facilitate smooth and safe mobility and support the emirate’s overall development goals.”
The metro’s average daily ridership exceeded 616,000 riders in 2022, meaning that the efforts of the RTA to increase public transportation usage are successful, as well as showing that the community’s mindset around public transport is evolving. It has also proven popular and successful with tourism, as guests take advantage of the rail when they are attending concerts or events, such as the Expo 2020 or The Dubai Mall, which bolsters the overall competitiveness of the region. It has also positively influenced real estate, with an appreciation of 12% of properties near metro stations.
