Dubai is a modern city with world-class infrastructure, and Dubai Metro is integral to it. It is a comfortable, fast, efficient, and eco-friendly way to travel in the town and is used by half a million commuters daily.
This blog will discuss everything you want about RTA Dubai Metro timings, metro lines, routes, stations, interchange stations, and much more. This information will help you navigate your way around Dubai easily, and you will know which metro line reaches your destination and where to get off and on from it. So, let’s begin.
A Brief Look at Dubai Metro
The Dubai Metro has been in existence since 2009. It operates on two lines, red and green, across the city on overland and underground routes. It serves a total of 57 stations, and the entire length of the project is 75 km.
The Metro itself comprises air-conditioned and state-of-the-art cabins. It is mainly made from sustainable materials and runs on solar and sustainable energy. There is a reserved cabin for children and women (silver class), and an upscale cabin called the gold class.
Dubai Metro Timings Today
Let’s look at the operating hours of Dubai Metro, so you know when it starts working and what time it shuts down its operations.
| Days | Operating Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 05:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 05:00 AM – 01:00 AM |
| Saturday | 05:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Red Line Metro Timings
| Day | UAE Exchange to Rashidiya | Rashidiya to UAE Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday-Wednesday | 10:55 PM | 10:54 PM |
| Thursday | 01:56 PM | 11:56 PM |
| Friday | 11:53 PM | 11:53 PM |
Green Line Metro Timings
| Day | Etisalat to Creek | Creek to Etisalat |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday-Wednesday | 11:24 PM | 11:21 PM |
| Thursday | 12:22 PM | 12:20 PM |
| Friday | 12:22 PM | 12:20 PM |
Let’s learn about the Dubai Line Metro’s two major lines, a branch route, and the stations on them.
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Dubai Metro Red Line:
The central line of the Dubai Metro runs along the Sheikh Zayed road and crosses many of the city’s landmarks and major attractions. You will use this line if you want to visit Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, or Dubai Marina.
It originates close to the Dubai International Airport from Center Point Metro Station (old name Al Rashidiya) to the Expo 2020 metro station and back. A total of 35 stations are located on it and remain open during the entire span of the Metro’s operation.
Following are the station names of the red line presented in a table.
| Center Points | Emirates | Airport Terminal 3 |
| Airport Terminal 1 | GGICO | City Center Deira |
| Al Rigga | Union | Burjman |
| ADCB | Max | World Trade Center |
| Emirates Towers | Financial Center | Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall |
| Business Bay | Al Safa | Equiti |
| Mall of the Emirates | Mashreq | Dubai Internet City |
| Al Khail | Sobha Realty | DMCC |
| Jebel Ali | Ibn Battuita | Energy |
| Danube | UAE Exchange | The Gardens |
| Discovery Gardens | Al Furjan | Jumeirah Golf Estates |
| Dubai Investment Parks | Expo 2020 | – |
Dubai Metro Green Line
The Dubai Metro Green starts from Etisalat station in the Al Tawar district and goes up Dubai Creek and back. It passes through the old areas of Dubai, like Deira and Bar Dubai. It has 20 stations, and we present them below in a table.
| Etisalat | Al Qusais | Dubai Airport Free Zone |
| Al Nahada | Stadium | Al Qiyadah |
| Abu Hail | Abu Baker Siddiqui | Salah Al Din |
| Union | Baniyas Square | Gold Souq |
| Al Ras | Al Gubaiba | Sharaf DG |
| Burjman | Oud Metha | Dubai Healthcare City |
| Al Jadaf | Creek | – |
Branch Line
It is also known as the New Route 2020 and is an extension of the Red Line. It is a short line between Jabal Ali and UAE Exchange stations and was added later to the existing network. It serves the following stations, and you can interchange this line from the Jabal Ali station of the Red Line.
| The Gardens | Discovery of Gardens | Al Furjan |
| Jumeirah Golf Estates | Dubai Investment Parks | Expo 2020 |
List of Dubai Metro Stations
Following is a complete list of all the stations of the Dubai Metro.
| Station Number | Station Name | Line | Area | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R11 | Centrepoint | Red Line | Al Quoz | 2 |
| R12 | Noor Bank | Red Line | Al Quoz | 2 |
| R13 | First Abu Dhabi Bank | Red Line | Al Quoz | 2 |
| R14 | Mall of the Emirates | Red Line | Al Barsha | 2 |
| R15 | Sharaf DG | Red Line | Al Barsha | 2 |
| R16 | Dubai Internet City | Red Line | Tecom | 2 |
| R17 | Nakheel | Red Line | Tecom | 2 |
| R18 | Union | Red Line | Deira | 5 |
| R19 | BurJuman | Red Line | Bur Dubai | 5 |
| R20 | ADCB | Red Line | Karama | 5 |
| R21 | Al Jafiliya | Red Line | Al Jafiliya | 5 |
| R22 | World Trade Centre | Red Line | Trade Centre | 6 |
| R23 | Emirates Towers | Red Line | Trade Centre | 6 |
| R24 | Financial Centre | Red Line | DIFC | 6 |
| R25 | Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | Red Line | Downtown Dubai | 6 |
| G11 | Etisalat | Green Line | Al Qusais | 5 |
| G12 | Al Qusais | Green Line | Al Qusais | 5 |
| G13 | Dubai Airport Free Zone | Green Line | Al Qusais | 5 |
| G14 | Al Nahda | Green Line | Al Qusais | 5 |
| G15 | Stadium | Green Line | Al Qusais | 5 |
| G20 | Union | Green Line | Deira | 5 |
| G21 | Baniyas Square | Green Line | Deira | 6 |
| G22 | Palm Deira | Green Line | Deira | 6 |
| G23 | Al Ras | Green Line | Deira | 6 |
| G24 | Al Ghubaiba | Green Line | Bur Dubai | 6 |
| G25 | Al Fahidi | Green Line | Bur Dubai | 6 |
| G26 | BurJuman | Green Line | Bur Dubai | 6 |
| G27 | Oud Metha | Green Line | Oud Metha | 6 |
| G28 | Dubai Healthcare City | Green Line | Oud Metha | 6 |
| G29 | Al Jadaf | Green Line | Al Jadaf | 7 |
| G30 | Creek | Green Line | Al Jadaf | 7 |
Transfer or Interchange Stations
You can use these stations to get off from one metro line and hop on to the other.Â
Two transfer stations on the Red Line to the Green Line are Union and Burjuman. There are two transfer stations to the Dubai Tram: Sohba Reality and DMCC.
| Union (R18/G20) and BurJuman (R19/G26) | For interchange between Metro Red and Green Lines |
| Jabal Ali (R38) | For interchange between Metro Red and Branch Lines |
| SOBHA REALITY (R36) and DMCC (R37) | For Interchange between Metro and Tram |
How to Pay for Dubai Metro?
Dubai Metro offers a convenient and cashless mode of payment via NOL cards. An NOL card is your ticket to pay for various modes of public transportation in Dubai, like buses, taxis, water taxis, and trams. It is used for other services too.
The NOL card comes in various denominations, as shown in the table below, and you can easily top it up from the different vending machines installed at all metro stations and office counters.
Let’s look at the different types of NOL cards on offer.
Red Ticket: A paper ticket for a single journey is ideal for occasional travelers or tourists. It is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase and can be used for 10 single journeys or 5 daily passes. It costs AED 2.
Silver card: It is meant for regular riders and carries a particular value of AED 25 inclusive of AED 19, the e-purse balance that you can top up to 1000 AED once it expires. It has a validity of 5 years. You also get a small discount on rides compared to the red ticket.
Gold Card: We talked about the gold cabin of the Dubai Metro in the beginning, and this card will let you ride on it. The gold cabin is luxurious, and those who like deluxe stuff go for it. It costs 80 AED too, with AED 20 added to the e-purse value. You can top it up to AED 5000, which is valid for 5 years.
Personal or Blue Card: It is your card with your picture affixed to it. Only residents can use this card, which costs AED 70 with AED 20 added to the e-purse.
NOL Card Types and Fare:
FAQs
Q: What amenities can I expect at the Dubai Metro?
A: The Dubai Metro has all the modern amenities you can expect from a world-class metro system. It includes Wi-Fi, an emergency call box, over 3000 CCTV cameras, informative displays, lift access, tactile guidance for the blind, platform alerts, wheelchair access, and others.
Q: Is there anything that sets Dubai Metro apart from other metro systems worldwide?
A: It has the shortest waiting time of just 3.5 minutes in comparison to other metros of the world.
Q: Does the Dubai Metro have an app?
A: Yes, it does. It is called Dubai Metro, and you can download it for free. It is convenient and super easy to use.
Q: Where can I buy an NOL card?
A: You can buy it from any metro, bus, or water taxi station. You can even get it from select merchants and supermarkets like Carrefour.
Q: Can I carry my luggage inside since the Dubai Metro connects to the airport?
A: Yes, you can. But it has certain limits. You can carry two suitcases of the following dimensions.
- Large suitcase with 81cm x 58cm x 30cm dimensionsÂ
- Small suitcase with 55cm x 38cm x 20cm dimensions
Q: Are there any designated parking spaces?
A: Yes, there are, and they are free for Dubai Metro users. If any other person parks its cards, it gets fined.
Q: Can I drink or eat in the Dubai Metro?
A: No, you can’t. You will be penalized for it with a fine of up to AED 100. There are specific rules and regulations that you must obey while traveling in it. Sleeping is also not allowed in the metro.
Enjoy Your Travels with Dubai Metro:
Dubai Metro presents a fun and comfortable way to commute. It is a cheap, sustainable, and time-saving mode of travel, and it is no wonder so many people in Dubai use it.
We have discussed everything related to the Dubai Metro, including its timings, metro stations, payment methods, and other details here. We are sure now you can easily travel the Dubai Metro with the help of this guide.
