Additionally, International City 1 is an interchange station between the Creek and Centrepoint branches.

[citation needed] The project was approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on 24 November 2023, with a total investment of AED 18 billion.

[3] The project aims to enhance the public transport system in Dubai and support the economic and social development of the city.

The project will also serve the expected increase in the number of visitors and residents in Dubai.

The project will be implemented by the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the private sector.

[4] Bids to build the line were received from consortia:[5][6] Creek station: The track layout south of Creek station is modified to create a new extension and two additional platforms to serve the new line.