Dubai Metro | Aedas | Research & Development | Dubai, UAE | Dubai, UAE

Aedas R&D in London is collaborating with Aedas Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai on the design of 43 metro stations and related depot buildings in Dubai. Public transportation project of this scale provides foundation for sustained urban growth in one of the Middle East’s most dynamically changing cities.

The Client’s brief called for distinctive, landmark designs. The iconic family of stations, developed with input from Aedas London-based Advanced Modelling Group, are composed from conic shells and feature sweeping cantilevers that soar to over 30 metres.

The geometric 3D approach not only helped create an impressive form but allowed considerable savings of time and material through streamlined cross-disciplinary coordination leading to substantial reductions in cost, time and embodied energy.

Dubai Metro is at the forefront of the Road and Transport Authority’s (RTA) drive to create an integrated sustainable public transport network throughout Dubai.

Client: Government of Dubai, Road and Transport Authority
Project Value: £1.65b
Completion date: Phase 1 - 2009