About the Blue Line
The Blue Line (Line 1) is the Riyadh Metro's primary north–south spine, running along the Olaya–Batha axis through the commercial heart of the city. It serves the iconic STC Al Olaya Station and the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), making it the most strategically significant line in the network.
History
Line 1 was designed as the flagship corridor of the Riyadh Metro project, connecting the city's modern financial district in the north to its historic urban centre in the south. The Olaya corridor is Riyadh's most important commercial street, and the Blue Line was routed directly beneath it to maximise ridership potential. Construction involved some of the most complex underground tunnelling in the region. The line's anchor station - STC Al Olaya - was designed by the globally acclaimed architecture firm Zaha Hadid Architects and is considered one of the most architecturally significant metro stations in the world. The KAFD station at the northern terminus provides seamless access to the King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh's most ambitious real estate development and the country's emerging financial capital.
Stations on this Line
23 stops along the route
Line Statistics
Travel Tips
- 1STC Al Olaya station is one of the four 'Iconic Stations' - expect a larger interchange hub with more facilities than standard stations.
- 2KAFD station connects directly to the King Abdullah Financial District's internal pedestrian network.
- 3Board at Batha to access the historic commercial district of Al Batha.
- 4Use the Darb card for seamless transfers to the Red or Yellow lines at interchange stations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Blue Line in Riyadh.