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Q: How do I find the nearest Dubai Metro station to me?

Use the station finder on this page. Tap 'Find My Nearest Station' and allow location access — your browser will calculate distances to all 53 Dubai Metro stations and show the 5 closest, sorted by walking distance. If you can't share your location, use the manual search to type your area or landmark.

Q: Can I use the metro to get to Dubai Airport?

Yes. The Red Line serves both terminals: Terminal 1 (R12) and Terminal 3 (R13). An AED 5 surcharge applies on top of the standard zonal fare. The first metro to the airport departs at 05:00 — for earlier flights, take a taxi as the metro does not run overnight.

Total Stations53

Red Line29 stations

Green Line18 stations

Route 20206 stations

Operating Since2009

Daily Riders~600,000

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All Dubai Metro Stations — Red Line & Green Line

Browse every Dubai Metro station by line. Tap any station to see its complete guide — exits, nearby places, bus routes, fares, and operating hours.

The dubai metro red line stations run 52 km from Centrepoint (R11) in the east to UAE Exchange (R42) in the west.

R11 Centrepoint R12 Emirates R13 Airport Terminal 3 R14 Airport Terminal 1 R15 GGICO R16 City Centre Deira R17 Al Rigga R18 Union ⇄ R19 BurJuman ⇄ R20 ADCB R21 Max R22 World Trade Centre R23 Emirates Towers R24 Financial Centre R25 Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall R26 Business Bay R27 Onpassive R28 Equiti R29 Mall of the Emirates R30 Mashreq R31 Dubai Internet City R32 Al Khail R33 Sobha Realty R34 DMCC R35 Jebel Ali R36 Ibn Battuta R37 Energy R38 Danube R42 UAE Exchange

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Dubai Metro Ticket Prices & Nol Card Fares 2026

Metro Fares by Zone (Nol Card)

Zones Travelled	Silver Card	Gold Card
1 Zone	AED 3.00	AED 6.00
2 Zones	AED 5.00	AED 10.00
3 Zones	AED 7.50	AED 15.00
Airport surcharge	+AED 5.00	+AED 10.00
Daily cap	AED 20.00	AED 40.00

Fares correct as of 2026. Children under 5 travel free. RTA may update fares — verify at rta.ae for the latest.

Types of Nol Card

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Red Nol Ticket

Anonymous paper ticket, AED 2.00. Good for 1–2 trips. Works on metro and buses only. Buy at any station vending machine — no registration needed.

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Silver Nol Card

Standard refillable smartcard, AED 25 (includes AED 19 credit). Works across the entire RTA network. Maximum balance AED 1,000.

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Gold Nol Card

Access to the Gold Class carriage (Car 1) — leather seats, more space, double the standard fare. AED 25 to purchase.

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Nol Pay (App)

Virtual Nol Card via the RTA Nol Pay app — works on NFC-enabled phones. Tap your phone at the gate. No physical card needed.

Where to Buy or Top Up a Nol Card

Nol Card vending machines are installed at every Dubai Metro station and accept cash, debit, and credit cards 24/7. For card purchase, registration, or any account changes, visit an RTA customer service counter — major interchange stations like Union, BurJuman, and Mall of the Emirates all have full-service counters. You can also top up online at rta.ae or via the Nol Pay mobile app.

Dubai Metro Operating Hours

Day	Opening	Closing
Monday	05:00	00:00
Tuesday	05:00	00:00
Wednesday	05:00	00:00
Thursday	05:00	00:00
Friday	10:00	01:00
Saturday	05:00	00:00
Sunday	05:00	00:00

⏰ Friday note: Friday service starts late at 10:00. Plan accordingly for early Friday morning journeys — taxis and RTA buses operate during the gap.

Train Frequency

Peak hours (07:00–09:00 & 17:00–20:00): every 3–5 minutes
Off-peak hours: every 7–10 minutes
Late evening (after 22:00): every 10–12 minutes

Dubai Metro Zones Explained

Dubai Metro is divided into fare zones. The more zones your journey crosses, the higher the fare. Most tourist attractions — Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Gold Souq — sit in Zone 1, making single-zone trips the most common.

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Central stations: Union, BurJuman, Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, DMCC, World Trade Centre, Financial Centre, Gold Souq, Al Rigga, Healthcare City.

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Outer corridor: Deira City Centre, Ibn Battuta, Dubai Internet City, Onpassive, Equiti, Mashreq, Al Khail, Sobha Realty, Etisalat by e&, Al Qusais.

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Suburbs & Route 2020: Centrepoint, UAE Exchange, Jebel Ali, Ibn Battuta, Al Furjan, Discovery Gardens, Expo City Dubai.

A single-zone journey costs AED 3.00 (Silver). A two-zone journey costs AED 5.00. A three-zone journey (e.g. airport to Expo) is AED 7.50.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the nearest Dubai Metro station to me?

Use the station finder at the top of this page. Tap "Find My Nearest Station" and allow location access — your browser will calculate distances to all 53 Dubai Metro stations and show the 5 closest, sorted by walking distance. If you can't share your location, use the manual search to type your area or landmark.

What time does the Dubai Metro open?

Dubai Metro operates 05:00 to midnight (00:00) Monday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday. On Fridays the service starts late at 10:00 and runs until 01:00. Trains run every 3–5 minutes at peak times and every 7–10 minutes off-peak.

How much does the Dubai Metro cost?

Dubai Metro fares are zone-based: AED 3.00 for 1 zone, AED 5.00 for 2 zones, and AED 7.50 for 3 zones on a Silver Nol Card. Gold Class doubles the fare. A daily cap of AED 20.00 (Silver) protects frequent travellers. Airport stations carry an additional AED 5.00 surcharge.

What is a Nol Card and where can I buy one?

The Nol Card is Dubai's transit smart card — required for the metro, buses, trams, water buses, and Dubai Ferry. Four types exist: Red (anonymous, paper), Silver (refillable, AED 25), Gold (Gold Class access, AED 25), and Blue (personalised, AED 70). Buy them at any station's vending machines or customer service counter, or via the RTA Nol Pay app.

What is the difference between the Red Line and Green Line?

The Red Line is the main 52 km route from Centrepoint (Rashidiya) to UAE Exchange, plus the Route 2020 branch to Expo City. It covers the airport, Downtown Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Marina, and JLT. The Green Line is a 22 km loop through northern Deira from Etisalat by e& to Creek, serving Gold Souq, Baniyas Square, and Healthcare City. Both lines interchange at Union and BurJuman.

Can I use the metro to get to Dubai Airport?

Yes. The Red Line serves both terminals: Terminal 1 (R14) and Terminal 3 (R13). An AED 5 surcharge applies on top of the standard zonal fare. The first metro to the airport departs at 05:00 — for earlier flights, take a taxi as the metro does not run overnight.

What is the nearest metro station to Dubai Mall?

Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Metro Station (R25) on the Red Line is the closest. A covered, air-conditioned walkway connects the station directly to The Dubai Mall, with the Burj Khalifa around 500 metres away. The free Dubai Mall shuttle bus also runs every 10 minutes between the station exit and the mall's Fashion Avenue entrance.