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Abu Dhabi Metro is a planned metro system that would be part of a larger transit network for the city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. First announced in 2008, as of 2024 construction has yet to start.
The entire transit network will be 131 km long when complete, including an 18-kilometre (11 mi) partially underground metro line, two light rail lines and bus rapid transit. [Note 1] It is expected to cost Dh7 billion.
Phase 1 of the network (60 kilometres (37 mi)) was intended to be completed by 2020, with a further (70 kilometres (43 mi)) in later phases. However, as of August 2024, no contracts have been signed and no construction has started.
The system will be composed of four basic lines: [1]
The metro will mainly connect the proposed Central Business District with Sowwah Island, Reem Island, Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Masdar City, Capital City District, Emerald Gateway, Zayed Sports City and ADNEC.
Firms interested in bidding for contracts on phase 1 of the project were due to submit statements of intent to the government by mid June 2013.
The Department of Transport has planned phase 1 for construction in three contracts: [2]
Contracts are due to be awarded in 2015. [1] Under the original plan, the first phase was due to be complete by 2015, but is now scheduled to be operational no sooner than 2030. [3]
From October 2016, the project halted. In August 2018, the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport invited bids for consultancy services for the emirate's metro and light rail projects completed in 2033. [4]
This article covers the various forms of transport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), by road, rail, air, water, etc.
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