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Dubai Metro Route 2020 extension to Al Maktoum Airport City set for 2031
Extension approved as part of Dh11 billion strategic project package announced by Dubai Executive Council.
Dubai has approved an extension of the Dubai Metro Route 2020 to Al Maktoum International Airport City, with services scheduled to commence in 2031. The extension was approved by the Dubai Executive Council during the UAE Government Annual Meetings, as part of a project package valued at more than Dh11 billion.
Route 2020 extension scope and timeline#
The Dubai Metro extension will connect the existing Route 2020 terminus to Al Maktoum International Airport City. The 2031 commissioning date was announced following the Executive Council meeting. Route 2020 currently terminates at Expo 2020 site, and the approved extension will add further coverage to the southern corridor. No construction start date or route length was disclosed in the announcement.
Strategic project package composition#
The Dh11 billion project package approved by the Executive Council includes the Metro extension alongside a plan to improve community services and facilities by 2040. Priority under that plan is given to residential areas for Emirati citizens. The Executive Council also approved findings of a study on the future of Dubai's real estate market during the same meeting. The study's findings were not detailed in the announcement.
Investment policy for minors and endowments#
The Executive Council meeting addressed the investment policy for funds held for minors and endowments, with directions issued to diversify investments and strengthen portfolio management. The policy aims to diversify assets, optimise returns and ensure long-term sustainability of those funds. No figures for the funds under management or target returns were disclosed in the announcement.
Public transport network expansion#
The approved extension forms part of Dubai's ongoing expansion of its public transport infrastructure. Route 2020 was commissioned in 2020 to serve the Expo 2020 site and surrounding developments. The Al Maktoum International Airport City extension will add a further terminus to the network, connecting the Metro to the airport development zone. No ridership projections or capacity figures for the extension were provided in the announcement.
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- khaleejtimes.comKhaleej TimesDubai Metro Route 2020 extension to Al Maktoum International Airport City approved with 2031 commissioning date
- gulfnews.comGulf NewsDh11 billion project package value and Executive Council approval during UAE Government Annual Meetings
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