[2] There are 20 stations on the line, spanning from Etisalat to Creek (numbered 11 to 30 in zones 5 and 6) covering 22.5 km (14.0 mi).

[5] It is served by 25 driverless trains travelling at a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour (68 mph), and stopping 20–30 seconds at each station.

Trial running began in October 2010, with the line inaugurated on 9 September 2011 and opened to the public the next day.

[8] The Green Line was initially 17.6 kilometres (10.9 mi) long upon opening, however following the extension from Dubai Healthcare City to Dubai Creek, the length increased to 22.5 kilometres (14.0 mi) long.

With an area spanning 25,000 square metres (269,098 sq ft), it has capacity to handle about 22,000 passengers per hour.