The Dubai Metro Gold Line is a planned urban rail project intended to expand metro connectivity across Dubai and support public transportation capacity in the emirate. The proposed line is expected to connect several residential, commercial, and leisure districts within the city.

Roads and Transport Authority has initiated the procurement process for the project by issuing a request for proposals to firms interested in providing consultancy services. The authority is seeking to appoint a lead consultant for the multi-billion-dollar development, with proposal submissions scheduled to close in May.

According to project information, the Gold Line is planned to begin at Al Ghubaiba in Bur Dubai and will run parallel to the existing Red Line. The proposed route is also expected to extend toward Business Bay, Meydan, Global Village, and residential developments in Dubailand.

The consultancy scope for the project is reported to be similar to the arrangement currently being implemented for the Dubai Metro Blue Line development. As of May 2026, The 30 km Dubai Metro Blue Line is officially scheduled to open on September 9, 2029. It coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Dubai Metro. Primary tunneling and pier construction are actively underway, with the first-ever metro bridge crossing Dubai Creek taking shape. The line will feature 14 stations and serve nine key areas.

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The Dubai Metro Gold Line is one of the major rail project advancing in the UAE as the Dubai Metro Airport Express Line also takes shape. The project has attracted international competition as consultancy bidders aim to be selected. The bidders include renowned companies such as US-based Aecom and Parsons. The consultancy contract covers the study and design of the Airport Express Line. It will extend from the Al-Garhoud area of the city to Al-Maktoum International airport (DWC) in the Jebel Ali area. The proposed line will also stretch about 55 kilometres (km) and include five stations. Once complete, it will provide passengers with facilities such as remote airline check-in, baggage drop-off and security screening.

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Project Summary

Location: Dubai

Significance: Expected to facilitate rail transport in Dubai

Main Contracted Company: Dubai Roads and Transport Authority

Stages of Implementation: 5

The Scope of Implementation on the Gold Line Metro Link

The scope of implementation on the Gold Line metro link covers various stages and processes. Firstly, stage 1 entails concept design, stage 2 is set for the preliminary design and stage 3 is for preparing tender documents. Optionally, there is stage 4 which covers construction supervision and stage five for the defects and liability period. Prospective bidders include US-based Aecom, Jacobs, and Parsons. Others include UK-based Mott MacDonald, France’s Systra and Canada’s AtkinsRealis.

Consultancy procurement of the Gold Line metro link follows on from the award of the construction contract for the Blue Line end of last year. Furthermore, it reflects the growing congestion on Dubai and the rising popularity of the metro. The Blue Line is a counterpart of the procured line that is still under construction. Last year, RTA awarded a $5.5 billion main contract for the construction of the Blue Line. Once completed, the Blue Line will connect the existing Red and Green lines. Furthermore, it will be 30 kilometers long, 15.5 kilometers underground and 14.5 kilometers above ground.

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