Featuring 18 stations set over a distance of 42 kilometres, the Dubai Metro Gold Line looks set to completely transform travel around the emirate once it’s completed in 2032.
The fully underground line will pass through 15 key strategic areas across the city, serve approximately 1.5 million residents and include the first fully integrated underground route in the emirate.
While the RTA has not officially confirmed the exact locations of every station, the authority has shared a map of what the city’s transport network will look like in 2032.
Using that map, we can predict where the locations of each stop on the upcoming Gold Line will be.
The Gold Line will connect with the Red Line at two locations, the Green Line at one location and twice with the Etihad Rail passenger service.
The first stop on the Gold Line will link it with the existing Green Line at Al Ghubaiba. A key station on the line, it will allow commuters to easily make use of the nearby intercity bus services, visit City Centre Al Shindagha and the Dubai Creek.
According to the railway map, the second station on the line will be located on Al Mina Street. This will provide easy links for residents and visitors to Etihad Museum and Port Rashid Passengers Terminal.
One of Dubai’s historic areas, Satwa is set to be served by the Dubai Metro for the first time when the Gold Line is introduced. Previously, the closest stops were around a 20-minute walk away. The first Satwa stop looks like it will be close to the Satwa Bus Station, providing intercity links for commuters too.
A second station in Satwa looks like it will be slightly further along Al Satwa Road. Satwa is one of the most densely populated neighbourhoods in the city – full of tasty bargain bites, a booming multicultural community and colourful street art.
The route’s fifth stop appears to be at City Walk. The European-style open-air retail destination is home to some of Dubai’s best restaurants and bars, The Green Planet and one of the city’s main concert venues – Coca-Cola Arena.
The Gold Line will then meet the existing Red Line station at Business Bay. This will create an Interchange station in the heart of the city , connecting two of the biggest Dubai Metro lines. While at Business Bay, check out some of the best bars and restaurants in the city.
Not to be confused with the existing Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station, the Gold Line appears to add another stop at Downtown Dubai. This should help with congestion on the Red Line, providing an extra option for commuters and tourists to navigate the neighbourhood.
Luxury residential development District 1 is located within Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City. The railway map shows that there will be two Dubai Metro stops passing through District 1. Additionally, the map shows that the High Speed Rail route, between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, will pass through (but not stop by) the neighbourhood.
District 1 appears to be home to a second stop on the Dubai Metro Gold Line, located slightly further south of the existing stop.
Nad Al Sheba is an up-and-coming area in Dubai, home to The Square, Nad Al Sheba Mall and Hewi Dubai. There is a lot of focus on developing the neighbourhood, so the addition of a new stop on the Gold Line will be a welcome one for the community.
Dubai Hills is another up-and-coming area of the emirate, with plans to house more than 100,000 people once the estate is fully completed. The area is already home to the lovely Dubai Hills Mall and an 18-hole golf course.
According to the 2032 railway network map, it looks like the Gold Line will finally provide a metro link to the enduringly popular Global Village. More than 10 million people pass through the gates of the park every year, so a metro service nearby would be most welcome.
The Etihad Rail passenger service is set to launch later in 2026, with the initial Dubai station located at Jumeirah Golf Estates. However, there are also plans to build a station in Meydan, which will also connect to the Gold Line on the Dubai Metro. It will be the first metro stop in Meydan and provide easier connectivity to the famous Meydan Racecourse.
This is a master-planned community in Dubai which will blend residential, commercial and retail with green spaces. The area will be designed to reflect Japanese garden styles and European landscapes, featuring more than 70 gardens. The population here is expected to grow significantly in the next few years.
According to the rail network map, another one of Dubai’s most popular attractions, Dubai Miracle Garden, looks set to be home to another stop on the Gold Line. The park features more than 150 million flowers in vibrant arrangements across 72,000 square metres.
A neighbourhood a little out of the city centre, JVC is a popular area for those looking for a more pocket-friendly property with lots to do nearby. With many new builds currently under construction, the place has everything you need from parks to pubs and all that lies in between.
Dubai Production City is a vast free zone and freehold area dedicated to media production companies in the emirate. Here, you’ll find diverse dining options and shopping at City Centre Me’aisem.
The final stop on the line interchanges with the existing Jumeirah Golf Estates station on the Red Line. This will also link to Dubai’s first Etihad Rail passenger station once it is open later this year. Strategically located along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Jumeirah Golf Estates is a luxury gated community located towards the south of Dubai.
