Dubai Metro Prices: Fares, Timings, and Dubai metro map 2026
The Dubai Metro is the fastest and cheapest way to cross the city. Driverless trains run along Sheikh Zayed Road and through Deira, linking the airport, Downtown, Dubai Marina and Expo City. This guide covers Dubai Metro prices, timings, both lines and their stations, so you can plan any trip.
The metro is run by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Every train has air-conditioned carriages, a Gold Class cabin and a cabin for women and children, and you pay with a Nol card.
Dubai Metro Route
Two metro lines are currently running: the Red Line and the Green Line. They meet at Union and BurJuman, where you can change lines without leaving the station.
Red Line Metro Stations
The Red Line is about 67 km long with 35 stations. It runs from Centrepoint (formerly Rashidiya) near the airport, through Deira, Al Rigga, BurJuman, Downtown and Dubai Marina, to National Paints (formerly Jebel Ali), where it splits into two branches: one to Expo 2020 and the other to Life Pharmacy (formerly UAE Exchange). Since April 2024, trains run straight through to both branches, so you no longer need to change trains at National Paints. Just check the destination shown on the train. Key stations include Airport Terminal 1 and 3, Union, BurJuman, Emirates Towers, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, DMCC and Sobha Realty, where you can change to the Dubai Tram.
Green Line Metro Stations
The Green Line has 20 stations and runs from e& (formerly Etisalat) in Al Qusais to Creek in Al Jaddaf. It serves Deira and Bur Dubai, with stops such as Al Nahda, Stadium, Abu Hail, Union, Baniyas Square, Gold Souq (formerly Palm Deira), Al Ras, Al Ghubaiba, Sharaf DG (formerly Al Fahidi), BurJuman, Oud Metha and Dubai Healthcare City.
Dubai Metro Map 2026
The Dubai metro map is simple once you know the two lines. The Red Line opened on 9 September 2009 and the Green Line on 9 September 2011. Route 2020, the extension to Expo City, opened in 2021.
Station maps inside every station also show connecting buses, the tram and the fare zones.
Station names change over time as RTA sells naming rights, so check the latest map in the RTA Dubai app or S’hail app before you travel.
Renamed Dubai Metro Stations
The stations stay in the same places; only the names change. These are the main renamings you will see on maps and announcements:
| Current name | Former name | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Centrepoint | Rashidiya | Red |
| Max Fashion | Al Jafiliya | Red |
| Al Garhoud | GGICO | Red |
| Al Fardan Exchange | Al Khail | Red |
| Garmin | Onpassive (originally Al Safa) | Red |
| Equiti | Umm Al Sheif | Red |
| DMCC | Jumeirah Lakes Towers | Red |
| Sobha Realty | Dubai Marina | Red |
| National Paints | Jebel Ali | Red |
| Life Pharmacy | UAE Exchange | Red |
| e& | Etisalat | Green |
| Gold Souq | Palm Deira | Green |
| Sharaf DG | Al Fahidi | Green |
Dubai Metro Blue Line (Coming in 2029)
RTA is building a third line, the Blue Line, which is planned to open in 2029. It will add 14 stations and about 30 km of track, linking Creek (Green Line) and Centrepoint (Red Line) with areas such as Dubai Creek Harbour, Ras Al Khor, International City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City and Mirdif. Once it opens, the network will have 67 stations.
Dubai Metro Prices
Metro fares depend on how many of Dubai’s seven fare zones you cross and the type of Nol card you use. These are the official RTA fares:
| Trip | Silver / Blue card | Gold card | Red Ticket | Red Ticket (Gold) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within 1 zone | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 | AED 8 |
| 2 adjacent zones | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 | AED 12 |
| More than 2 zones | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 | AED 17 |
Students and senior citizens with a personal Blue card pay 50% of the Silver fare, so AED 1.50, AED 2.50 and AED 3.75. Children aged 5 and under travel free.
You need at least AED 7.50 on your card to enter. After your trip, you can check your Nol travel history online.
Dubai Metro Timings
The Red and Green Lines follow the same opening hours. Trains run every few minutes, more often at rush hour.
| Day | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 5:00 AM | 12:00 midnight |
| Friday | 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM (Saturday) |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM | 12:00 midnight |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM | 12:00 midnight |
Timings change during Ramadan, public holidays and big events such as New Year’s Eve, so check the RTA Dubai app before late trips.
First and last train times vary slightly by station and direction.
Feeder buses connect many metro stations with nearby areas, for example the F13, F21 and F28.
FAQs
Final Verdicts
The Dubai Metro is cheap, clean and reliable. Get a Silver Nol card, keep at least AED 7.50 on it, and check the timings for your day of travel, especially on Sundays when trains start at 8 AM.
