The Saudi capital has seen unprecedented growth in the last five years including the public transportation network with Riyadh metro line 7 being announced.
2024 and 2025 alone brought brought major expansions like the ever-busy Riyadh Metro and the Ring Road Axes development program introduced by the Royal Commission of Riyadh City.
With cultural phenomena like the Saudi debut of Wicked the musical, Riyadh Season, Noor Riyadh, and more lighting up Riyadh, these expansions are a given.
Speaking of the public transportation system, Riyadh Metro line 7 will be introduced next year.
That’s right, the rainbow-colored veins of the city are getting a major facelift as a brand-new 65-kiometer line gets added to the network.
That’s not all, a vibrant food hub is set to join the new line.
Riyadh Metro line 7 2026
Part of the larger King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public transport, the current metro network has been serving the capital city with six lines, over 80 metro stations and bus routes, 2,860 bus stops, and 842 buses. The project aims to accommodate 1.2 million people per day via trains and 500,000 people via buses on a daily basis.
Riyadh Metro line 7 2026 location
According to the Saudi Gazette, the new line will extend from the northwestern Diriyah district to Qiddiya in the southwest. MEED also reported that the 65 kilometer line will feature 19 stations with 14 underground and 5 above ground stops. The route will connect major hotspots including,
- Qiddiya Entertainment City
- King Salman Park
- Diriyah Gate
- Misk City
- New Murabba
- King Khalid International Airport
- King Abdullah International Gardens
Riyadh Metro line 7 2026 opening date
While the official opening date of the new line has not been revealed yet, we do know that the addition will be implemented during 2026 Q1.
Riyadh food street
Not much is known about the Riyadh Food Street, but it is set to become the city’s go-to spot for flavor lovers, a vibrant strip packed with global bites, local street-food gems, and tons of small-business energy. Think delicious, affordable eats and a whole new boost to the capital’s ever-growing cultural vibe
Saudi public transport
Since the metro has opened, the city’s traffic has eased. Not only buses and metro, the capital has also introduced the bus on demand service which will take you anywhere in the city. The Red Sea City has also joined in the fun and introduced its fresh fleet of eco-friendly buses. The KAFD monorail has just been announced and the pilot phase of self-driving cars has been launched.
2026 Q1. Diriyah-Qiddiya, rcrc.gov.com.
