"This is Dubai, we say what we do, and do what we say." said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurates 7 New Metro stations on Route Expo 2020

"This is Dubai, we say what we do, and do what we say." This is the tweet with which His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, introduced seven new Dubai Metro stations to the world.

He tweeted on Twitter on Wednesday to share the tweet that led to his inauguration of Route Expo 2020, a 15km extension of Dubai Metro's Red Line. "Dh11 billion is the cost of the project. 12,000 engineers and technicians, 50 trains, seven stations and 80 million working hours later, we deliver what we promised on time, as we promised."

The route expo 2020 will open to the public in September.

أعلنا قبل 47 شهراً عن امتداد الخط الأحمر لمترو دبي بتكلفة 11 مليار درهم.. واليوم ندشن مشروعنا.. 50 قطارًا .. 7 محطات .. 125 ألف راكب يومياً.. 12 ألف مهندس وفني و 80 مليون ساعة عمل لننجز عملنا في وقته كما وعدنا .. نقول ما نفعل .. ونفعل ما نقول.. هذه دبي .. pic.twitter.com/YFvJcsjq1j

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) July 8, 2020

Sheikh Mohammed first arrived at the Jebel Ali station and rode a Metro train to Expo 2020 Station. The station boasts a unique design featuring the wings of an aircraft, "signifying Dubai's future drive towards greater innovation", the Government of Dubai Media Office said.

Sheikh Mohammed unveiled the memorial of Expo 2020 Station, an artwork inspired by the phrase 'I believe in God' written in Arabic and taken from his poem The Beginning of the Fifty. The poem, which encapsulates faith in God and wisdom, motivates the youth to achieve the best and raise the UAE's stature.

The memorial, designed by international artist El Seed, is decorated in blue to match the predominant color of the station. The monument measures 1.5x3.5 metres and is placed on a 1x4 metre base. The selection of the color blue symbolizes stability, loyalty, trust, intelligence and peace.

During the inauguration, Sheikh Mohammed said the UAE's journey towards sustainable development is backed by quality projects and "an infrastructure that is globally acclaimed for its efficiency and reliability". Developed by Emirati talent with the support of international expertise, these projects meet the "highest global standards".

"The UAE has exceptional goals and ambitions. Today, we are moving with confidence, determination and a clear vision to attain the highest levels of excellence in various fields. Our objective is to provide people everything that ensures their well being, stability and happiness and establish a prosperous future for the coming generations."

Route Expo 2020 capacity:

Extending from Jebel Ali Station to Expo 2020 Station, the Dh11 billion Route Expo 2020 project, which links seven stations, will be open to the public in September this year.

The track extends 15km (11.8km elevated track and 3.2km underground track) and links seven stations (one Interchange station with the Red Line, one iconic station at EXPO 2020 site, three elevated stations and two underground stations). The project offers safe and smooth transport for Expo visitors and residents of Dubai communities. It is also viewed as a vital future link between several Dubai communities and Al Maktoum International Airport. The new project serves as a symbol of sustainability, progress and innovation for present and future generations.

With the opening of Route Expo 2020, the total length of the Dubai Metro Red and Green Lines will increase to 90 km. At the same time, the total length of rail networks in Dubai will rise to 101 km (90km for the metro and 11km for the tram).

Route Expo 2020 has a capacity of 46,000 riders per hour in both directions (23,000 riders per hour per direction). RTA's studies expect the number of riders using Route Expo 2020 to reach 125,000 per day in 2021, and 275,000 riders per day by 2030.

Seven Stations on Route Expo 2020

Route Expo 2020 has seven stations including one interchange station with the Red Line, one Iconic Station at the site of Expo, three elevated stations and two underground stations.

1. Jebel Ali Station

An interchange station connecting with the Red Line with a total area of 8,800 square metres and extending 150 metres in length, Jebel Ali Station can serve 17,000 riders per hour during peak times and 320,000 riders per day. The station has four platforms, four Bus laybys, 17 taxi drop off and seven parking slots designated for people of determination. It also offers eight retail units of 388 square metres for commercial investment.

2. The Gardens Station

The Gardens Station is an elevated station spanning 8,100 square metres in area and extending 168 metres in length. It can serve 6,773 riders per hour during peak times and 125,000 riders per day. The station has two platforms, four Bus laybys, 20 taxi drop off slots and two designated parking slots for people of determination. It also offers five retail units of 161 square metres for commercial investment.

3. Discovery Gardens Station

The Discovery Gardens Station is an elevated station spanning 8,600 square metres in area and extending 168 metres in length. It can serve 4,215 riders per hour during peak times and 125,000 riders per day. The station has two platforms, four Bus laybys, 20 taxi drop off slots and two parking slots for people of determination. It also offers four retail units of 149 square metres for commercial investment.

4. Al Furjan Station

An elevated station spanning 8,400 square metres in area and extending 168 metres in length, Al Furjan Station can serve 4,746 riders per hour during peak times and 125,000 riders per day. The station has two platforms, four Bus laybys, 20 taxi drop off slots and two designated parking slots for people of determination. It also offers four retail units of 149 square metres for commercial investment.

5. Jumeirah Golf Estates Station

It is the largest underground station in Dubai with a total area of 28,700 square metres and 232 metres length. It can serve 11,555 riders per hour during peak times and 250,000 riders per day. The station has two platforms, four bus laybys, 20 taxi drop off slots and two designated parking slots for people of determination. It also offers 14 retail units of 466 square metres for commercial investment. The station has four ticket vending machines for buying and topping-up Nol cards.

6. Dubai Investment Park Station

It is the second underground station of Route Expo 2020. It spans 27,000 square metres in area and extends 226 metres in length. It can serve 13,899 riders per hour during peak times and 250,000 riders per day. The station has two platforms, four bus laybys, 20 taxi drop off slots and two designated parking slots for people of determination. It also offers eight retail units of 315 square metres for commercial investment.

7. Expo Station

It is the terminal station of Route Expo 2020 that mainly serves visitors of Expo. The station spans 18,800 square metres in area and extends 119 metres in length. It can serve 29,000 riders per hour during peak times and 522,000 riders per day. The station has three platforms, six bus laybys, 20 taxi drop off slots and four designated parking slots for people of determination. It also offers nine retail units of 264 square metres for commercial investment. The station has eight ticket vending machines for buying and topping-up Nol cards.