The dubai metro red line map covers 35 stations — 52 km of elevated and underground track from the airport to Expo City Dubai. The full red line metro stations list runs from Centrepoint (R11) through Downtown, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Dubai Marina, with the route 2020 metro stations branching from Sobha Realty to Expo City. Use this guide as a station-by-station itinerary to see the whole city by metro.

Line facts: 35 stations · Operates daily · Interchange with Green Line at Union & BurJuman · Route 2020 branch from Sobha Realty to Expo 2020

Full Station List — East to West

  • CentrepointR11Terminus
    Eastern end of the Red Line. Serves residential Rashidiya and connects to RTA long-distance buses.
  • EmiratesR12
    Emirates airline facilities and logistics zone. Mainly used by airline staff.
  • Airport Terminal 3R13Airport
    Inside Terminal 3 — the arrival point for most international flights. Direct link to the metro concourse.
  • Airport Terminal 1R14Airport
    Serves Terminal 1. Also provides bus connections to the flydubai terminal.
  • GGICOR15
    Garhoud area. Near Gulf General Investment Co. offices and the Creek golf course.
  • Deira City CentreR16Popular
    Direct access to Deira City Centre mall and the Creekside Park area.
  • Al RiggaR17
    Central Deira. Walkable to many budget hotels, restaurants, and Naif Souk.
  • UnionR18Green Line Interchange
    The most important interchange on the network. Change here for the Green Line to Deira, BurJuman and Bur Dubai.
  • BurJumanR19Green Line Interchange
    Second Red–Green interchange. Adjacent to BurJuman mall and central Bur Dubai.
  • Sharaf DGR20
    Named after the electronics retailer. Serves the Al Karama area — popular for tailoring shops and budget restaurants.
  • Oud MethaR21
    Lamcy Plaza mall, Wonderland waterpark and various hospitals are nearby.
  • Dubai Healthcare CityR22
    Medical district. Home to major hospitals, clinics and the historic Al Seef heritage walk along the Creek.
  • Al JadafR23
    Gateway to the dhow-building yards (historic shipyard) and the Dubai Culture Village.
  • CreekR24
    Meydan racecourse and the Nad Al Sheba area are accessible from here by taxi.
  • Burj Khalifa / Dubai MallR27Must-Visit
    The most-visited station on the network. A covered walkway connects directly to Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa base.
  • Financial CentreR28
    Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Gate Village art galleries, and the Dubai Frame are nearby.
  • World Trade CentreR29 area
    Adjacent to the Dubai World Trade Centre exhibition halls and the Za'abeel area.
  • Emirates TowersR30
    Emirates Towers hotel and office complex. Close to the start of Sheikh Zayed Road's skyscraper corridor.
  • Mall of the EmiratesR32Must-Visit
    A bridge connects the station directly to Mall of the Emirates — home to Ski Dubai, Harvey Nichols and over 600 shops.
  • MashreqR33
    Al Barsha residential area. Walking distance to several local malls and dining strips.
  • Dubai Internet CityR35
    Tech hub and start of the new tram corridor to JBR and Dubai Marina.
  • DMCCR42
    Closest metro stop to Dubai Marina. JLT towers and JBR beach are within 15 minutes on foot or a quick taxi.
  • Sobha RealtyR43Route 2020 Split
    The junction station — here the line branches. Continuing west takes you to Ibn Battuta and UAE Exchange; the Route 2020 branch goes south to Expo City.
  • Ibn BattutaR44Popular
    Ibn Battuta Mall — a unique themed mall with six court sections inspired by the explorer's travels.
  • Discovery GardensR45
    Large residential community. Near the Ibn Battuta area and Nakheel's master-planned gardens.
  • Al FurjanR46
    The Pavilion Al Furjan community mall with Spinneys, pharmacy and dining is directly beside the station.
  • Jabal AliR47
    Industrial zone gateway. Connections to Jebel Ali Port and free zone area.
  • The GardensR48
    Gardens residential community and easy access to Ibn Battuta area.
  • UAE ExchangeR49Terminus
    Western terminus of the main Red Line. Serves the UAE Exchange area near Jebel Ali.

Route 2020 Branch Stations

Branching from Sobha Realty, the Route 2020 extension runs south to Expo City:

  • Jumeirah Golf Estates (R50) — Serves the master-planned golf community.
  • Dubai Investment Park (R51) — Industrial and residential zone.
  • Expo 2020 (R52) — Terminus at Expo City Dubai, formerly the Expo 2020 site. Direct entry to Al Wasl Plaza and the permanent pavilions.

Key Interchange Points

Two stations allow free transfer to the Green Line without re-tapping your Nol card: