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About Union Metro Station — Red & Green Line Interchange
Union metro station (R18/G20) is the primary interchange between the Red Line and Green Line on the Dubai Metro, located in the Deira district of eastern Dubai in Nol Zone 1. This fully underground station sits at the junction of Omar Bin Al Khattab Road and Al Ittihad Road, making it a central hub for passengers travelling across the network. Two dedicated platforms serve each line, connected by an internal transfer corridor that keeps interchange passengers within the paid zone at no extra charge.
About Deira Naif — Union Metro Station Area
Deira is one of Dubai's oldest and most historically significant districts, and the Naif sub-district around union metro station reflects that heritage clearly. The area developed as one of Dubai's first commercial zones and today remains a lively, densely packed neighbourhood of small retail shops, traditional restaurants, money exchange offices, and budget hotels. Al Ittihad Road, running alongside the station, carries significant traffic between Deira and the creek crossings toward Bur Dubai.
Interchange (Red + Green) — Nearby Stations
Adjacent stations on the line.
Nearby Places
Verified places at or within walking distance of Union Metro Station.
Deira Street Market
Naif, Deira · Bustling street market for everyday goods, clothes & electronics
Naif Park
Naif, Deira · Shaded community park in the historic Naif district
Naif Souq
Naif, Deira · Historic covered market popular for textiles & perfumes
Al Ittihad Road Hotels
Al Ittihad Road · Several 3–4 star hotels convenient for transit passengers
How to Use Union Metro Station Metro Station — Line Transfers Explained
Union Metro Station is one of only three interchange stations on the Dubai Metro, serving both the Red Line and the Green Line. Here is how to enter, transfer, and exit the station correctly.
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Tap your Nol Card at the entrance gates to enter the paid zone. Check your card balance before entering — the minimum balance for travel is AED 3.00. Top-up machines are available at the station entrance and inside the concourse.
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Overhead LED screens show the next trains on both the Red Line and Green Line with real-time departure countdowns. Confirm your line, direction, and next stop before heading to the platform. If you are unsure, station staff are available at the information desk.
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To switch from the Red Line to the Green Line (or vice versa) follow the clearly signed transfer corridor inside the station. You do not need to tap out and tap back in — the RTA system treats a transfer within 45 minutes as one continuous journey at no extra charge.
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Stand behind the yellow line until the doors open. Allow alighting passengers to exit first then board. Car 1 (front of train) is Gold Class — a higher fare applies. Car 3 is reserved exclusively for women and children. All other cars are standard Silver Class.
Getting There
By Metro
Interchange (Red + Green), Station R18. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
By Bus
Multiple RTA bus routes stop at or near Union Metro Station, serving destinations across Deira and beyond. Route 8 connects Union to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Bur Dubai via the Creek crossing. Route 15 runs to Al Qusais and the Dubai Airport Freezone area. Route 42 serves the Naif and Al Murar areas of Deira. Routes C1 and C10 are feeder routes connecting nearby residential communities to the metro. All routes operate from the bus stop directly adjacent to the station exit and accept Nol Card payment — cash is not accepted on RTA buses.
By Taxi / Ride-Hail
RTA metered taxis are available from the station exit on Al Ittihad Road. Careem and Uber also operate in this area — use the app to set your exact pick-up point as the busy road can make street hailing difficult during rush hour. Taxis to Downtown Dubai cost approximately AED 25–35. Al Ghubaiba Abra Station for creek crossing by water taxi is approximately 1.5 kilometres south by taxi or bus.
Walking Distances from Station
Nol Card Fares from Union Metro Station — Zone 1
Union Metro Station is in Zone 1 of the Dubai Metro fare system. Your fare depends on how many zones your journey crosses. The table below shows Silver and Gold Nol Card fares to the most common destinations from this station.
| Destination | Metro Station | Silver Nol Card | Gold Nol Card |
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| Dubai International Airport T1 | Terminal 1 (R14) | AED 8.00 | AED 11.00 |
| Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall | Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (R23) | AED 3.00 | AED 6.00 |
| Mall of the Emirates | Mall of the Emirates (R25) | AED 5.00 | AED 10.00 |
| Jumeirah Lakes Towers | DMCC (R27) | AED 5.00 | AED 10.00 |
| Gold Souq / Old Deira | Gold Souq (G10) | AED 3.00 | AED 6.00 |
| Creek (Green Line terminus) | Creek (G11) | AED 3.00 | AED 6.00 |
| Expo City Dubai | Expo 2020 (R35) | AED 6.50 | AED 13.00 |
Fares shown are for Nol Card holders. Red Paper Tickets cost approximately 50% more per journey. Children under 5 travel free. A daily spending cap of AED 20 (Silver) and AED 40 (Gold) protects frequent travellers — once you hit the cap all further journeys that day are free. Airport stations carry an additional RTA airport surcharge of AED 5.00 per trip.
✦ Visitor Tips
Practical advice for using this station.
Use a Nol Card
Top up your Nol Card at station vending machines (cash or card accepted). Zone 1 applies here — AED 3.00 (Silver) / AED 6.00 (Gold) per single journey. A daily fare cap protects frequent travellers.
Changing Lines
Union is where the Red and Green Lines meet. Follow the signed transfer corridor inside the station — no need to exit the paid zone or re-tap your Nol Card when changing lines.
Operating Hours
Metro runs 05:00–00:00 Monday–Thursday and Saturday–Sunday. On Fridays the service starts late: 10:00–01:00. Plan accordingly for early Friday mornings.