Parsons Corporation has been selected by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) as the project management consultant for the ambitious Dubai Metro Blue Line project.
The five-year contract covers full-scope project management services, including design oversight, procurement coordination, construction supervision, commissioning support, and final handover.
The Blue Line, set to open in 2029, will stretch 30 km and feature 14 stations, strengthening links between key areas such as Mirdif, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Dubai Festival City.
Designed to support Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan and the D33 Economic Agenda, the line is expected to carry up to 320,000 daily passengers, promoting smarter, more sustainable urban mobility.
Advancing public transport systems
Parsons has long been a strategic partner to RTA, playing a major role in landmark infrastructure efforts like the Dubai Metro’s Red and Green lines, the Route 2020 expansion, and the Dubai Intelligent Traffic Systems Center.
With a legacy of over 65 years in the region, Parsons continues to lead on complex projects in mobility, transport, urban development, and smart infrastructure, drawing on its experience with more than 400 rail and transit clients worldwide.
‘‘We are proud of our long-standing partnership with the RTA and are committed to working with their expert team on expanding the Dubai Metro network in line with the RTA’s goal to provide seamless, safe, and sustainable mobility solutions that cater to the needs of Dubai’s growing population,’’ said Pierre Santoni, President, Infrastructure EMEA at Parsons. ‘‘Our team will leverage our 80-plus years of global experience coupled with our local knowledge to deliver a world-class transportation system using the safest methods and most innovative technology available.’
Malek Ramadan Mishmish, Director of Rail Planning and Project Development at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said, "We are pleased to appoint Parsons as the project management consultant for the Dubai Metro Blue Line, particularly given the company’s extensive and proven experience in delivering projects awarded by the RTA since its establishment in Dubai. Parsons is a key partner in the RTA’s success and achievements, which it continues to deliver."
Mishmish added, "The RTA is committed to working with leading global companies to implement its various projects and initiatives in line with the vision and ambitions of the Government of Dubai to make the Emirate the smartest and happiest city in the world. The RTA also strives to play an active role in achieving this vision, which is based on excellence, innovation, and future foresight, while leveraging advanced technologies in the field of smart and sustainable transportation.”
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Parsons to oversee delivery of Dubai Metro's upcoming blue line
he five-year contract covers full-scope project management services. (Image source: Parsons)
