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Everything you need to ride the Dubai Metro, in one place.
The Metro Lines
Two lines are running today and a third is on the way. They meet at the Union and BurJuman interchanges, so you can cross the whole city on one ticket.
Red Line
The main artery from the airport through Downtown, DIFC and the Marina down to Expo.
Green Line
The old-city line through Deira, the souks and across the Creek into Bur Dubai.
Blue Line
Coming 2029 to Creek Harbour, Silicon Oasis and Academic City in eastern Dubai.
Operating Hours
The metro runs every day, with slightly different hours on Friday and Sunday. Trains come every 2–4 minutes at peak times and every 5–7 minutes off-peak. See full timings →
Tickets & Fares
You pay with a rechargeable Nol card, and the price depends on how many zones you cross — not the number of stops. Silver is the standard card; Gold gives you the quieter premium cabin at double the fare; the Red Ticket is a paper option for occasional trips. Full fares & Nol cards →
| Payment type | 1 zone | 2 zones | 3+ zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Nol | AED 3.00 | AED 5.00 | AED 7.50 |
| Gold Nol (Gold cabin) | AED 6.00 | AED 10.00 | AED 15.00 |
| Red Ticket | AED 4.00 | AED 6.00 | AED 8.50 |
Metro Map
The full Dubai Metro network at a glance — the same official map you'll find on the map page.
Popular Stations
The stations travellers search for most — each with its own page of timings, exits and nearby sights.
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall
Step off into the world's largest mall and the foot of the Burj Khalifa, in the heart of Downtown.
Mall of the Emirates
Direct covered link to the mall and Ski Dubai, the indoor snow park.
Union
The busy Deira interchange between the Red and Green lines, close to the Creek.
BurJuman
Central interchange on top of BurJuman mall, linking both lines in Bur Dubai.
Airport Terminal 3
Direct access to DXB Terminal 3, the Emirates hub — the easy way in from the airport.
Gold Souq
The traditional gold and spice markets of old Deira, a short walk from the platform.
Sobha Realty
Gateway to Dubai Marina and JBR beach via the connecting Dubai Tram.
Expo 2020
The futuristic Expo City district at the southern end of the Red Line.
Fare Calculator
Pick where you start and finish and we'll estimate the Silver Nol fare based on the zones you cross.
Why ride the Metro?
Fast, cheap, air-conditioned and driverless — the easiest way to get around Dubai.
Faster than traffic
Skip Dubai's busy roads with trains every few minutes and no congestion.
Cheap fares
From AED 3 a trip, far less than a taxi across the city.
Always cool
Fully air-conditioned trains and stations, even in peak summer.
Safe & automated
Driverless trains, platform doors and CCTV throughout.
Frequently asked questions
The most common questions about riding the Dubai Metro.
Ready to ride the Dubai Metro?
Check timings, work out your fare, or explore any station and line.