Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Emaar Properties, is set to expand the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station in response to the surge in passengers during New Year’s Eve, public holidays and major events.
The project aims to expand the station area from 6,700 to 8,500 square meters and boost hourly capacity from 7,250 to 12,320 passengers, registering 65 percent rise. Upon completion, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station is expected to serve up to 220,000 passengers per day.
Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer Director-General, Chairman of Board of Executive Directors – RTA
“The Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station is a key hub in the Dubai Metro network, thanks to its strategic location near Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Downtown. It serves as a convenient and efficient gateway for residents and visitors, particularly during large-scale events and holidays, particularly New Year’s Eve, Eids, national events and public holidays. This expansion project responds to sustained and rising demand for metro services, with projections extending to 2040. Passenger numbers during New Year’s Eve exceed 110,000, and the station has recorded an average annual ridership growth of 7.5 percent over the past five years”
Launched in early 2010, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station has witnessed significant growth in usage. Al Tayer also added that “Passenger numbers rose from 6.13 million in 2013 to 7.254 million in 2016, reaching 7.885 million in 2019, averaging 43,000 boarding and alighting daily. In 2022, the figure climbed to 8.827 million, surpassed 10.202 million in 2023 (56,000 daily average), and exceeded 10.577 million in 2024, with nearly 58,000 daily boarding and alighting.”
The new project also includes enhancing entrances and pedestrian bridges, enlarging concourse and platform areas, adding extra escalators and elevators and separating entry and exit gates for enhanced passenger movement.
Furthermore, it will expand the number of fare gates and commercial spaces to boost revenue. The project also involves the integration with public transport and other mobility modes, along with landscaping enhancements.
The station will follow the same architectural design approach as other elevated stations on the Red and Green Lines of Dubai Metro. Drawing inspiration from the shape of seashell, the interior design prioritizes safety, security and ease of movement.
It centers on clarity and simplicity while reducing walking distances wherever possible. The internal layout preserves visual connectivity, and ground-level entrances are seamlessly integrated with public transport and alternative mobility options such as bicycles and e-scooters. The project also provides direct pedestrian access and smooth integration with the surrounding urban environment.
Furthermore, the station will also cater to People of Determination, senior citizens, residents, and parents with strollers.
