Dubai 2040: Flying Taxis, a Massive Metro, and a Bigger Population Than Sydney

Dubai can already boast of its progressive thinking and steady growth, but by the mid of the century the changes that are to happen there will redefine the very concept of the city. Its population is forecast to reach 7.8m – more than current Sydney – the government has unveiled a masterplan for the emirate over the next 16 years. The vision of the Dubai 2040 depicted here is one of space-age transport, vast metropolis, and large-scale environmentalism.

A Large and a Palm Payment for a Mega Metro

The Dubai Metro will be expanded greatly, with a total length of 140 stations to cover 228 square kilometers. An addition is the new Blue Line that will extend for 30 kilometers will have underground and overline features. Nol cards might not be necessary by 2026 for commuters to ride the Metro because RTA is set to launch palm recognition to make payments even easier.

Electric Pods and Flying cars

Besides the longer metro, the authorities of Dubai plan to launch electric, self-driving Duo Rail pods that could accommodate up to 16 passengers and minimize traffic. Commutes across the city will be in flying taxi’s by 2026 as pass time travel becomes a reality in the urban world. Interestingly, one is likely to be able to pay for flying taxis at the same price of Uber Black which makes future transport more achievable.

Two of the projects that have been implemented involve the creations of Palm Jebel Ali and Green Coastlines.

Palm Jebel Ali is confirmed to be one of Dubai’s most exclusive residential and tourist destinations by 2040. Stretching from Liman for 13.4 kilometers will accommodate more than 80 hotels, resorts, and beach clubs. Furthermore, the coastline will change with extensive mangroves against climate change and for wildlife; 100 million trees within the 72 kilometers may help.

The transportation projects are Al Maktoum International Airport and Etihad Rail.

The passengers would be served by Al Maktoum International Airport which is due to become Dubai’s main airport by 2040 with a size five times larger than the Dubai International.