Dubai Metro is a 74.6 km mass rapid transit system with 47 stations and 2 lines (Red & Green) located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Dubai Metro System Information
Owner: Road and Transport Authority (RTA)
Operator: Serco
Total Planned Network: 90 km
Operational Network: 74.6 km
Operational Stations: 49
Operations Began: September 9, 2009
Rolling Stock: Supplied by Kinki Sharyo from Japan
Track Gauge: Standard Gauge (1,436 mm)
Dubai Metro Lines (Operational Network)
Red Line: Al Rashidiya – UAE Exchange (Jebal Ali)
Total Length: 52.1 km (32.4 mi)
Stops/Stations: 29
Stations: Al Rashidiya, Emirates Dubai International Terminal 3, Dubai International Terminal 1, GGICO, Deira City Center, Al Rigga, Union, Burjuman, ADCB (Previously Al Karama) ,Al Jafaliya, World Trade Center, Emirates Towers, Financial Center, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, Business Bay, Noor Bank FAB – First Abu Dhabi Bank Mall of the Emirates Sharaf DG, Dubai Internet City Nakheel, Dubai Marina DMCC (Previously JLT), Nakheel Harbour & Tower Ibn, Battuta Energy, Danube, Jebal Ali
Stations: Green Line: Etisalat, Al Qusais, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Al Nahda Stadium, Al Qiyadah, Abu Hail, Abu Baker, Al Siddique, Union, Baniyas Square, Palm Deira, Al Ras, Al Ghubaiba, Al Fahidi, Burjuman, Oud Metha, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Jaddaf Creek
Dubai Metro Lines (Under Construction Network)
Route 2020:Nakheel Harbour and Tower – Expo 2020
Total Length: 15 km (19 mi)
Stops/Stations: 7
Stations: Nakheel Harbour and Tower, Expo 2020, Green Community, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Al Furjan, Discover Gardens
Dubai Metro Route Map
Dubai Metro Fares (Prices)
The prices for travel on the Dubai Metro, Tram and Buses are as follows:
Ticket Type
1 Zone or <3km 2 zones
2 Zones
3+ Zones
Standard Adult Ticket (Red)
4 dirhams
6 dirhams
8.50 dirhams
Pre-paid Standard Adult Ticket (Silver Nol)
3 dirhams
5 dirhams
7.50 dirhams
Concessionary (Blue Nol Card)
1.50 dirhams
2.50 dirhams
3.75 dirhams
Gold Class (Red Ticket)
8 dirhams
12 dirhams
17 dirhams
Gold Class Pre-Paid
6 dirhams
10 dirhams
15 dirhams
Dubai Metro tickets must be purchased in the form of a Nol card. No other payment form (cash, credit card) is possible for riding the Metro. A Nol card is like a credit card that holds either a balance or a specific season ticket for travelling on a lot of the public transport in Dubai including the Metro, buses and the tram.
Prices apply to the number of zones and do not take account of the actual zone numbers.
Dubai Metro Hours (Timetable)
Operating Hours Saturday – Thursday: 7 am – 11 pm Friday: 10 am – 11 pm
Frequency Every 3.45 minutes during peak hours Every 7:00 minutes during off peak hours
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With your nol card you can travel on Dubai's Metro, Buses and Water Buses which have stations located at different zones. Depending on the number of zones you travel, the fare will be calculated and automatically deducted from your e-purse. During your journey you can make transfers across Bus and Metro.
The Dubai Metro runs seven days a week, and metro stations are open from: Monday to Thursday: 5am to 12am (midnight)Friday: 5am to 1am (next day)Saturday: 5am to 12am (midnight)
It can be recharged for a maximum of 10 journeys and the initial cost of the card is 2 AED ( US$ 0.50). It can be purchased in any ticketing machine. Silver Card: Card price is 25 AED ( US$ 6.80) and includes 19 AED ( US$ 5.20) credit. This is the recommended option for tourists.
The Nol Card, which comes with a balance of AED 19 (US$ 5), is perfect for a tourist's requirement. You can also recharge your Nol Card with any amount, starting from AED 5, at any Dubai Metro station and select bus stops.
You can buy your ticket at the ticket offices in airport stations. The cost depends on how many zones you travel but is extremely affordable. Try the Nol card. It can be charged up with credit and there are different types of cards available to meet individual passenger needs.
The ride from DXB Airport to Burj Khalifa – Dubai Mall Metro Station lasts around 25 minutes. You'll also need a Nol Card to pay for your subway ticket. Hence, if you buy a Red Ticket, you'll pay 6 AED(1.50€/1.50$), while if you settle on a Silver Card, your ticket will cost 5 AED(1.26€/1.26$).
Ensure your nol blue card is not used by anyone other than you. If you lose your nol blue card, call the RTA customer service at 800 90 90 to report the loss immediately.
No other payment form (cash, credit card) is possible for riding the Metro. A Nol card is like a credit card that holds either a balance or a specific season ticket for travelling on a lot of the public transport in Dubai including the Metro, buses and the tram.
How much does the one day pass cost? Currently the one day ticket costs 20 dirhams per day for travel in standard class and 40 dirhams for travel in Gold Class. However, you will also need to buy the Red Nol card/ticket which costs 2 dirhams.
With over 45 stops, The Metro serves the most popular tourist areas within Dubai. The Metro fare will depend on the zone you're traveling in and the distance traveled.
The Metro is the fastest and cheapest transportation option, suitable for budget travel in Dubai. Dubai Metro has 2 lines – the Red Line and the Green Line. The metro has stations near most major attractions and neighbourhoods. The Red Line has 29 stations spanning the Sheikh Zayed Road from Rashidiya to Jebel Ali.
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