Dubai Metro expansion: Road closures announced near Burj Khalifa until 2026-end

Expansion of Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station

The Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station is being expanded to meet rising passenger demand, especially during New Year’s Eve celebrations, public holidays and major national events. According to the RTA, the project will expand the station’s area from 6,700 square metres to 8,500 square metres, increasing its hourly passenger handling capacity from 7,250 to 12,320. Once completed, the station will be able to serve up to 2,20,000 passengers a day.

Due to its strategic location near Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Downtown Dubai, the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station is one of the busiest hubs on the Dubai Metro network. Since its opening in 2010, the station has recorded significant growth in passenger traffic every year.

According to the RTA, annual passenger numbers increased from 6.13 million in 2013 to 7.254 million in 2016, reaching 7.885 million in 2019. Ridership rose further to 8.827 million in 2022, crossed 10.202 million in 2023, and exceeded 10.577 million in 2024.

Design of Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station

The architectural design of Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station has been inspired by the shape of a seashell. The station expansion project includes wider entrances and pedestrian bridges for easier access, larger concourse and platform areas, more escalators and elevators, and separate entry and exit gates to improve passenger movement.