RTA Issues RfP for Dubai’s $5.5 Billion Gold Line Metro Project
Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the Gold Line Metro Project, issuing a Request for Proposals (RfP) for consultancy services. The project aims to enhance connectivity between key areas like Bur Dubai, Business Bay, Meydan, Global Village, and Dubailand, supporting the city’s rapid expansion.
Key Highlights
- Expansion of Dubai Metro – The Gold Line will improve connectivity between old and new city districts while reducing congestion on the Red Line.
- Strategic Route – It will serve major areas such as Bur Dubai, Business Bay, Meydan, Global Village, and Dubailand.
- Consultancy Tender Issued – RTA has invited global firms to bid for the lead consultancy role, with an RfP closing date of May 2025.
- Top Competitors – Leading firms bidding include AECOM (US), AtkinsRéalis (Canada), Jacobs (US), Mott MacDonald (UK), Parsons Corporation (US), and SYSTRA (France).
- Blue Line Metro Expansion – The $5.5 billion Blue Line extension, awarded in December 2024, will feature 30 km of track, 14 stations, and a train depot for 60 driverless trains.
- Dubai’s Vision for Public Transport – Metro expansions are crucial for reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality, and supporting the city’s rapid growth.
