Dubai to get 32 new metro stations by 2030 in major expansion plan The emirate's Executive Council approved a plan that aims to cover 140 stations over 228 square kilometres by 2040. The expansion aims at increasing the currently operating 64 stations over 84 square kilometres to 96 stations over 140 square kilometres by 2030. It aims to cover 140 stations over 228 square kilometres by 2040.