While the next international airport in Dubai progresses its way towards completion, the routes that lead to it as well as the new metro lines that are laid out are worth keeping an eye on.
As the new ‘Blue’ line extension of the Dubai metro service is underway, the Roads and Transport Authority is studying a proposed Airport Express line linking Dubai International airport (DXB) with the new Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). RTA Director General and Chairman Mattar Al Tayer said the study will take at least one year before its findings are ready.
The proposed line would cover around 55 kilometers and include five stations. The router under study would connect DXB with Al Jaddaf, run along Al Khail Road, service Jumeirah Village Circle and continue towards DWC. Two possible extensions could also connect towards Business Bay and Al Fardan Exchange near Dubai Marina.
How Does This Matter For Dubai Real Estate?
Al Tayer said that when a new station is built beside an area, land values can increase by around 15% to 30%. He also noted that the direction of the line and location of stations can influence land use and the commercial impact of a project.
The project is also not yet at its final design stage. RTA received six bids in August for the study and design work. The final route, station locations and commercial impact still need to be assessed.
There is also a wider reason to watch the project. DWC is planned for major expansion, with its first phase scheduled for 2032 and an eventual capacity of 260 million passengers a year. Better connections between the two airports and established parts of Dubai could therefore influence how some areas develop over time.
For property buyers and owners, the key takeaway is simple: infrastructure can change the value and use of land, but proximity alone does not guarantee a price increase.
As the RTA study progresses, the actual route, station locations and surrounding development plans will provide a clearer picture of which areas could benefit most.
Source: Gulf News