The Green Line is one of the two lines in the Dubai Metro network in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It runs through Deira and Bur Dubai, generally parallel to Dubai Creek. There are 20 stations on the line, spanning from Etisalat to Creek (numbered 11 to 30 in zones 5 and 6) covering . It was built by a consortium of Mitsubishi, Obayashi, Kajima and Yapı Merkezi.
Statistics The Green Line has 20 stations, including 12 elevated (by means of a viaduct), and 8 underground stations. The line is , with underground. It is served by 25 driverless trains travelling at a maximum speed of , and stopping 20–30 seconds at each station. Trial running began in October 2010, with the line inaugurated on 9 September 2011 and opened to the public the next day. The last two stations (Al Jadaf and Creek) were opened on 1 March 2014. , 19 trains are running on the Green Line and each of the trains has a capacity of 643 seats.
The Green Line was initially long upon opening, however following the extension from Dubai Healthcare City to Dubai Creek, the length increased to long."Construction on the Green Line progresses , DPM News Agency, 11 September 2007. Retrieved on 2008-06-17.
Notable stations There are two transfer stations, Union and BurJuman, where the Green and Red Lines intersect, allowing passengers to change between lines. The Green Line has its main depot in Al Qusais."At a glance: Dubai Metro ", Gulf News, 19 March 2007. Retrieved on 2008-06-17.
Union station is touted to be one of the biggest metro stations in the world. With an area spanning , it has capacity to handle about 22,000 passengers per hour. Adding to the station's credentials are two entry points, two levels, a length extending , of width and a depth of .
The biggest elevated station on the Green Line is the Al Qiyadah station along Al Ittihad Road near the Dubai Police General HQ. The station has a capacity to handle 11,000 passengers per hour in each direction.
The two terminal stations are e& and Creek. The Creek station is within walking distance of the Al Jaddaf Marine Station, linked to ferries on Dubai Creek, including an abra boat service to the Dubai Festival City Mall across the Creek.
Extension According to Gulf News in 2014, the plan to further extend the Green Line to Academic City is fully approved, in order to better serve the interests of residents in the Silicon Oasis and International City area.
Route
Green LineCodeStation NameDate OpenedConnectionsStation TypePlatform TypeEnglishArabic11E&إي إند 9 September 2011Etisalat Bus StationElevatedIsland and Side12Al Qusaisاﻟﻘﺼﻴﺺ9 September 2011ElevatedSide13Dubai Airport Free Zoneالمنطقة الحرة بمطار دبي9 September 2011Transfer to Terminal 2, Dubai International Airport.ElevatedSide14Al Nahdaالنهدة9 September 2011ElevatedSide15Stadiumالإستاد9 September 2011ElevatedSide16Al Qiyadahالقيادة9 September 2011ElevatedSide17Abu Hailأبو هيل9 September 2011ElevatedSide18Abu Baker Al Siddiqueأبو بكر الصديق9 September 2011ElevatedSide19Salah Al Dinصلاح الدين9 September 2011UndergroundSide20Unionالاتحاد9 September 2011UndergroundIsland and Side21Baniyas Squareبني ياس9 September 2011UndergroundSide22Gold Souqسوق الذهب9 September 2011UndergroundSide23Al Rasالراس9 September 2011UndergroundSide24Al Ghubaibaالغبيبة9 September 2011UndergroundSide25Sharaf DGشرف دي جي9 September 2011UndergroundSide26BurJumanبرجمان9 September 2011UndergroundSide27Oud Methaعود ميثاء9 September 2011St. Mary's Catholic Church, DubaiElevatedSide28Dubai Healthcare Cityمدينة دبي الصحية9 September 2011Wafi CityElevatedSide29Al Jadafالجداف1 March 2014ElevatedSide30Creekالخور1 March 2014Al Jaddaf Marine Transport StationElevatedSide
References
External links
RTA DUBAI METRO GREEN LINE: Train ride tour from Etisalat to Creek Metro Station POV 4K 2020 on YouTube Dubai Metro – Green Line – Part 2 (2013) on YouTube