A new submission deadline for prequalification statements has been set for contractors bidding to win the tender for the Dubai Gold Line Metro project. Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has set a new deadline of October 9. This project comes in as RTA pushes to improve transport infrastructure in Dubai with the development of roads and rail.
The initial deadline for submission was August 17. Later on, it got pushed out to September 7. Currently, it has been extended once again now until October.
The RTA issued the request prequalification notice in June, and that followed an earlier invitation in May for contractors to express interest in the project.
That notice sparked a scramble amongst major construction players who hoped to land the lucrative contract. The project costs around $9.2 billion (AED34 billion).
Timeline
The Gold Line was officially announced in April, and it will increase the network length of the Dubai Metro by 35 per cent.
Moreover, upon completion in September 2032, the Gold Line will cover more than 42km in track, and will serve 18 stations.
Additionally, the Gold Line, unlike the existing Dubai Metro lines, will be a fully underground network.
It will pass through 15 different areas in Dubai, which will serve around 1.5 million residents.
The Gold Line will commence services in Bur Dubai and will end in the leafy suburbs of Jumeriah Golf Estates.
It will also provide connectivity to over 55 under-construction real estate development projects.
Scope of Work
The contractors who win the tender will oversee and execute the design and build of all civil works, electromechanical equipment, rolling stock and rail systems.
Also, the selected contractor will assist in the systems maintenance and operations during an initial three-year period.
Aecom Awarded Consultancy Services Role
Furthermore, in October 2025, US engineering firm Aecom were hired to provide consultancy services on the Gold Line project.
The first phase of the Gold Line covers concept design, stage two will cover preliminary design, and stage three covers the preparation of tender documents.
Lastly, stage four will trigger construction supervision, and stage five covers the defects and liability period.
Dubai Metro Gold Line: Project Factsheet
Project Name: Dubai Metro Gold Line
Project Authority: Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
Cost: USD $9.2 Billion (AED 34 Billion)
Network Expansion: Increases existing Dubai Metro network length by 35%
Target Completion: September 2032
Track Length: Over 42 kilometers
Infrastructure Type: 100% Underground Network (reaches depths up to 40m)
Stations: 18 stations
Route Termini: Starts at Bur Dubai (Al Ghubaiba) and ends at Jumeirah Golf Estates
Coverage Area: Passes through 15 strategic areas in Dubai
Population Served: Estimated 1.5 million residents
Real Estate Connectivity: Directly serves over 55 under-construction projects
Project Consultancy Firm: Aecom (Appointed October 2025)
Prequalification Deadline: Extended to October 9 (pushed from Aug 17 and Sep 7)
Scope of Works (Winning Contractor Responsibilities)
- Design and Build: Execution of all civil works, electromechanical systems, rolling stock, and rail networks.
- Operations Support: Mandatory assistance with systems maintenance and operations for an initial 3-year post-launch period.
Project Phasing Schedule
- Stage 1: Concept Design
- Stage 2: Preliminary Design
- Stage 3: Preparation of Tender Documents
- Stage 4: Construction Supervision
- Stage 5: Defects and Liability Period
Project Team
Owner / Developer: Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
Consultants and Advisors
- Aecom: Appointed US engineering and consultancy firm tasked with managing project stages spanning concept design, preliminary design, tender document preparation, construction supervision, and defects/liability oversight.
Contractors and Consortiums
- Main Design and Build Contractors: Undisclosed/Pending. The project is currently in the prequalification stage.
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