Dubai Metro Train

Dubai Metro

Everything you need to ride the Dubai Metro, checked and updated for October 2026: the map with the new station names, timings for today, fares by zone and a page for each of the 53 stations on the Red and Green lines.

Today
Metro: 5:00 am to midnight (Mon–Thu, Sat), Fri until 1:00 am, Sun from 8:00 am

Metro station near me

Find the closest Dubai Metro stations to where you are. Your location stays on your phone; it is not sent to us.

Journey planner and fare estimate

Pick two stations to see the route, the number of stops, where to change lines and the estimated fare.

Dubai Metro map

Red Line, Green Line and the future Blue Line on one schematic map. Tap a station to open its page, or open the full map to zoom and download it.

Dubai Metro map: Red Line, Green Line and the planned Blue Line Dubai Metro Map Red Line, Green Line and planned Blue Line. Schematic, not to scale. Red Line (Centrepoint to Life Pharmacy / Expo 2020) Green Line (e& to Creek) Blue Line, under construction (planned opening 9 Sep 2029) Interchange (Union, BurJuman) dubaimetrotrain.com · independent guide, not affiliated with RTA Dubai Festival CityDubai Creek HarbourRas Al Khor Industrial AreaInternational City 1International City 2International City 3Dubai Silicon OasisDubai Academic CityMirdifAl Warqa National PaintsDMCCSobha RealtyAl Fardan ExchangeDubai Internet CityInsuranceMarketMall of the EmiratesEquitiGarminBusiness BayBurj Khalifa/Dubai MallFinancial CentreEmirates TowersWorld Trade CentreMaxADCBIbn BattutaEnergyDanubeLife PharmacyThe GardensDiscovery GardensAl FurjanJumeirah Golf EstatesDubai Investment ParkExpo 2020BurJumanUnionAl RiggaCity Centre DeiraAl GarhoudAirport Terminal 1Airport Terminal 3EmiratesCentrepointCreekAl JadafDubai Healthcare CityOud MethaSharaf DGAl GhubaibaAl RasGold SouqBaniyas SquareSalah Al DinAbu Baker Al SiddiqueAbu HailAl QiyadahStadiumAl NahdaDubai Airport Free ZoneAl Qusaise& Station names as of September 2026. Check rta.ae or the S'hail app for service updates.
Dubai Metro Red Line train on the elevated track
Dubai Metro Red Line train on the elevated viaduct (2016). Photo: Stefan Wisselink, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Dubai Metro at a glance

Lines in serviceRed Line (35 stations) and Green Line (20 stations)
Network length89.6 km (nearly 90 km)
HoursMon–Thu and Sat 5 am–midnight · Fri 5 am–1 am · Sun 8 am–midnight
Fare (Silver nol)AED 3 (1 zone) · AED 5 (2 zones) · AED 7.50 (3+ zones)
InterchangesUnion and BurJuman
Passengers in 2025294.7 million (about 807,000 a day)
Next lineBlue Line, opening 9 September 2029

Popular stations

Going toStation
Burj Khalifa and Dubai MallBurj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (Red)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)Airport Terminal 1 and Airport Terminal 3 (Red)
Mall of the EmiratesMall of the Emirates (Red)
Dubai Marina and JBRSobha Realty and DMCC (Red)
Gold Souq and old DeiraGold Souq (Green)
Expo City DubaiExpo 2020 (Red, Route 2020)

More ideas on the attractions by station page.

Latest changes

Frequently asked questions

What are the Dubai Metro timings today?

Monday to Thursday and Saturday 5:00 am to midnight, Friday 5:00 am to 1:00 am, Sunday 8:00 am to midnight. The box at the top of this page shows today's hours and whether trains are running now.

How much does the Dubai Metro cost?

AED 3 to AED 7.50 per trip with a Silver nol card, depending on the number of zones. A One-Day Pass costs AED 22.

Does the Dubai Metro go to the airport?

Yes, the Red Line stops at Airport Terminal 1 and Airport Terminal 3 of DXB.

Which station is for Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall?

Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall on the Red Line, connected to the mall by an air-conditioned walkway.

Is the Dubai Metro open 24 hours?

No. It closes at midnight most nights and at 1:00 am on Friday night, and opens at 5:00 am (8:00 am on Sunday).

Can I use the Dubai Metro without a nol card?

You need a nol card or a paper Red Ticket, both sold at every station. Samsung and Huawei phones can also carry a digital nol card; iPhone is not supported.

Is this the official RTA website?

No. Dubai Metro Train is an independent guide. The Dubai Metro is operated under the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA); official information is on rta.ae and the S'hail app.

Reviewed 1 October 2026. How we verify our information.