Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, in partnership with Emaar Properties, has announced a major expansion of the Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station. The move aims to manage the rising number of passengers, especially during holidays and major events like New Year’s Eve.
The station’s total area will increase from 6,700 to 8,500 square metres. This expansion will boost the station’s hourly capacity by 65 percent, from 7,250 to 12,320 passengers. Once complete, the station will be able to serve up to 220,000 passengers each day.
“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 Downtown Dubai,” said Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA. “It serves as a convenient and efficient gateway for residents and visitors, particularly during large-scale events.”
Al Tayer said the upgrade is necessary due to continued ridership growth, with demand expected to rise steadily through 2040. On New Year’s Eve alone, passenger numbers have crossed 110,000. Over the last five years, the station has recorded an average annual ridership increase of 7.5 percent.
Since opening in 2010, the station has seen a steady rise in passengers. Ridership grew from 6.13 million in 2013 to 7.254 million in 2016 and reached 7.885 million in 2019. By 2022, it touched 8.827 million, rising to 10.202 million in 2023 and 10.577 million in 2024, averaging nearly 58,000 passengers per day.
The project includes several upgrades such as improved entrances, pedestrian bridges, concourse and platform areas, and more escalators and elevators. Entry and exit gates will be separated to improve passenger flow. More fare gates and commercial areas will also be added.
The station will retain its seashell-inspired architectural design. The interior will focus on safety, comfort, and easy movement with better visibility and shorter walking distances. It will also integrate with public transport and support alternative mobility options like bicycles and e-scooters. The station will be fully accessible to People of Determination, seniors, and families.
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