Line🔴 Red Line
Station IDR25
ZoneZone 1
Fare (Silver)AED 3.00
Fare (Gold)AED 6.00
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Metro Station
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Metro Station, Dubai
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall station entrance
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall station area
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall station exterior

About Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station — Red Line

Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall metro station (R25) is on the Red Line in Nol Zone 1, elevated on Sheikh Zayed Road at the entrance to Downtown Dubai — the most-visited urban district on earth. The station gives direct rail access to the Burj Khalifa (828 metres, world's tallest building), The Dubai Mall (world's largest shopping mall by total area), and The Dubai Fountain (world's largest choreographed fountain) — all within a 10-minute walk of the station exit. A free RTA shuttle bus also operates between the station and Dubai Mall's Fashion Avenue entrance every 10 minutes.

The station opened in September 2010 — a year after the main Red Line, when the Downtown extension was completed. It quickly became one of the busiest stations on the entire metro network, particularly on weekends and during events like New Year's Eve, when the Burj Khalifa fireworks and fountain shows draw hundreds of thousands of visitors. On those peak evenings, the metro to burj khalifa is the only practical option as road access to Downtown is restricted and taxi demand exceeds supply.

The station is on Sheikh Zayed Road adjacent to the Financial Centre district. The Emaar Square office complex is directly across the road. Dubai Opera — the dhow-shaped performing arts venue — is approximately 800 metres east via the Dubai Mall promenade. The Souk Al Bahar, a traditional-style shopping arcade overlooking the fountain, is 500 metres away. Dubai Design District (d3) is 3 kilometres east via the water canal.

From the dubai mall metro station, key metro connections are fast: Financial Centre/DIFC is one stop south (4 minutes); Business Bay is two stops south (8 minutes); Airport Terminal 3 is approximately 22 minutes northeast with no changes. For the Marina and JBR, take the Red Line southwest to DMCC or Sobha Realty (approximately 30 minutes). The Dubai Tram is not directly connected but can be reached via bus or taxi from the Marina stations.

Practical advice for the burj khalifa metro red line connection: use the shuttle bus for the Dubai Mall — walking from the metro exit to the mall entrance takes 10–15 minutes across a long footbridge and parking areas. The shuttle drops you at Fashion Avenue, close to the Burj Khalifa base and the fountain. On evenings with fountain shows (18:00 and every 30 minutes until midnight), the area around the fountain promenade is very crowded; arrive early for a promenade position or view from a restaurant terrace above.

Opened
Sep 2010
Platform Type
Elevated
Platform Doors
Yes
Gold Class
Yes
Women & Children Car
Yes

About Downtown Dubai — Metro Burj Khalifa Area

Downtown Dubai is an Emaar Properties masterplan development covering approximately 2 square kilometres around the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain. The district was built from scratch in the 2000s and contains the Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, Souk Al Bahar, Dubai Opera, Address and Vida hotel brands, and hundreds of residential towers. It is the tourism and entertainment centre of Dubai and hosts the world's most-watched New Year's Eve fireworks broadcast.

The area around the metro to downtown dubai station on Sheikh Zayed Road contains the Emaar office complex and several hotel towers including the Address Boulevard and the Vida Downtown. The Burj Khalifa base and the Dubai Fountain promenade are accessed via the Dubai Mall walkway or the Souk Al Bahar bridge. Dining options range from budget food courts inside Dubai Mall to multi-starred restaurants inside the Armani Hotel at the base of the Burj Khalifa.

Practical tips: book Burj Khalifa At the Top tickets in advance at burjkhalifa.ae — walk-up tickets are significantly more expensive and often unavailable during peak season. The Dubai Fountain shows at 18:00 and 18:30 are the least crowded; the 20:00–21:00 shows draw the largest crowds. The Dubai Mall closes at midnight Sunday to Wednesday and 01:00 Thursday to Saturday. During Ramadan and New Year, special crowd management measures are in place — check RTA announcements for adjusted metro hours, as Dubai metro burj khalifa services typically run late into the night.

Red Line — Nearby Stations

Scroll to see adjacent stations on the line.

Emirates TowersR23Visit →
Financial CentreR24Visit →
Burj Khalifa
/ Dubai MallR25 ← You are here
Business BayR26Visit →
OnpassiveR29Visit →

Nearby Places

GPS-verified distances from R25 station exit.

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The Dubai Mall

World's largest mall by total area · Connected via covered air-conditioned bridge · Open daily 10:00–00:00 (Thu–Sat to 01:00)

~45m via bridge Free shuttle every 10 min

The Dubai Mall is connected to the burj khalifa dubai mall metro station by a free air-conditioned shuttle bus (every 10 minutes) and a long covered footbridge. It is the world's largest shopping mall by total area with over 1,200 stores, 150 food and beverage outlets, an ice rink, an aquarium, a waterpark, and cinemas. Opening hours are Sunday–Wednesday 10:00–midnight, Thursday–Saturday 10:00–01:00, and the basement food court operates extended hours. The shuttle bus drop is nearest to the Fashion Avenue luxury wing.

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Burj Khalifa

World's tallest building (828m) · Walk through Dubai Mall to the Burj entrance · Pre-book At the Top tickets at burjkhalifa.ae

~500m ~15–20 min via mall

The Burj Khalifa (828 metres) is reached by walking through Dubai Mall to the lower ground floor, then through the Burj Khalifa Boulevard to the base lobby. "At the Top" observation decks on floors 124 and 125 (and the premium floor 148) require advance tickets — book at burjkhalifa.ae well in advance during peak season (October–April). Same-day walk-up tickets are available but significantly more expensive. The Armani Hotel and Armani/Amal restaurant are also at the base for fine dining without needing an observation deck ticket.

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Dubai Fountain

World's largest choreographed fountain · Shows daily from 18:00 every 30 min until midnight · Free to watch from the promenade

~620m ~15 min walk

The Dubai Fountain, at 275 metres long, is the world's largest choreographed fountain system. Shows run daily at 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30, and 22:00, with shows continuing until midnight on weekends. Viewing from the promenade around the Burj Khalifa Lake is free. The Souk Al Bahar and Dubai Mall promenade restaurants offer paid elevated views. Shows last approximately 3–5 minutes each. For metro to downtown dubai visitors, this is one of the most popular free evening activities in the city.

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Dubai Opera

Downtown Dubai's iconic performing arts venue · Dhow-shaped design · Check programme at dubaiopera.com

~560m ~12 min walk

Dubai Opera is the city's premier performing arts venue, designed in the shape of a traditional Arab dhow and seating up to 2,000 people. It hosts international opera, ballet, theatre, concerts, and comedy performances year-round. Located approximately 560 metres from the dubai mall metro station exit via the Burj Khalifa Boulevard promenade — a 12-minute walk. Tickets are available at dubaiopera.com and range from AED 150 for gallery seats to AED 2,000+ for premium stalls. The rooftop Veranda restaurant and café are open before performances.

How to Reach Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall from Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station Metro

This station has a direct covered connection to Dubai Mall, making it the easiest and most affordable way to reach the destination. Here is the step-by-step route.

  1. Tap your Nol Card at the exit gates and follow the overhead signs for "Dubai Mall". There are multiple exits at this station — make sure you follow the correct signs for the mall entrance rather than the street exits.

  2. A covered air-conditioned walkway or bridge connects directly to the mall entrance. No outdoor walking is required. The link is accessible at all hours that the metro operates and is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

  3. The walkway leads you directly into Dubai Mall. From here all mall facilities, restaurants, and attractions are accessible. Walk time from metro gates to inside the mall is approximately 3–6 minutes.

  4. To return to the metro follow the "Metro Station" signs inside the mall. Last trains depart at approximately 00:00 Sunday to Thursday and Saturday, and at 01:00 on Fridays. Check the RTA Dubai app for the next departure time before leaving the mall.

Weekend tip: Parking at this location is extremely limited on Friday and Saturday evenings. The metro is the recommended way to visit — it is faster, cheaper, and avoids all parking stress. A Silver Nol Card journey from most Dubai areas costs AED 3.00–6.50.

Getting There

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By Metro

Red Line, Station R25. From Airport Terminal 3: ~22 min direct. From Mall of the Emirates: ~10 min. From BurJuman: ~6 min.

Red LineR25
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By Bus

Routes X28, X29 (from Deira/Airport). Route 27 (Business Bay). Dubai Mall free shuttle bus from the metro station runs every 10 min to Fashion Avenue entrance.

X28X2927Free Shuttle

Route X28 is an express service connecting Business Bay and Downtown to Sharjah's central bus stations — useful for Sharjah-based commuters visiting Downtown. Route X29 runs from the airport area through Deira to Downtown, serving travellers not wanting to use the metro from the airport. Route 27 links Business Bay's canal district to Downtown along Sheikh Zayed Road. The free RTA shuttle bus between the metro exit and Dubai Mall runs every 10 minutes until the mall closes. All paid routes require a Nol Card.

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By Taxi / Ride-Hail

RTA taxis available 24/7 at the station exit. Uber and Careem pickup at marked bays. Est. AED 15–25 from DIFC, AED 35–55 from Dubai Marina.

RTA taxis are available at the station exit at all hours, with Uber and Careem pickup bays marked at the ground-level drop-off area. Approximate fares to the dubai mall metro station area: from DIFC approximately AED 15–25 (2 km); from Dubai Marina approximately AED 55–75 (22 km); from Dubai International Airport T3 approximately AED 50–70 (18 km); from Palm Jumeirah Nakheel Mall approximately AED 60–80 (27 km). On peak evenings (especially Friday and Saturday after 18:00), demand for taxis and ride-hail outside the Dubai Mall exit can be very high — expect a 15–25 minute wait. The metro is significantly faster for departing after fountain shows.

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By Car

Dubai Mall paid parking P1–P3 with 14,000+ spaces. First 2 hrs free with mall receipt. Very busy Thursday and Friday evenings — arrive early or use metro.

Walking Distances from Station

~45m
The Dubai Mall
Via covered air-conditioned bridge · or free shuttle every 10 min
~500m
Burj Khalifa
15–20 min via Dubai Mall walkway
~510m
Souk Al Bahar
~12 min walk via the promenade
~560m
Dubai Opera
~12 min direct walk south of the lake
~620m
The Dubai Fountain
~15 min walk via the lake promenade
~940m
Address Downtown Hotel
~20 min walk via the lake bridge
~1.5km
Business Bay Canal Walk
~30 min walk or 5 min taxi (AED 12–15)
~1.6km
DIFC Gate Village
~32 min walk or 5 min taxi (AED 12–15)

Nol Card Fares from Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station — Zone 1

Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall 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
Dubai International Airport T1Terminal 1 (R14)AED 8.00AED 11.00
BurJuman (interchange)BurJuman (R20)AED 3.00AED 6.00
Downtown Dubai / Burj KhalifaBurj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (R23)AED 3.00AED 6.00
Mall of the EmiratesMall of the Emirates (R25)AED 5.00AED 10.00
Jumeirah Lakes TowersDMCC (R27)AED 5.00AED 10.00
Union (interchange)Union (R19)AED 3.00AED 6.00
Expo City DubaiExpo 2020 (R35)AED 6.50AED 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.

Best value: A Silver Nol Card costs AED 25 total (AED 6 card fee + AED 19 travel credit) and is available at every metro station vending machine. It works on all RTA transport including metro, bus, tram, and water bus. For stays of 5 or more days it saves significantly over paper tickets.

✦ Visitor Tips

Insider advice from regular visitors and local experts.

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Book Burj Khalifa Online

Pre-book At the Top tickets at burjkhalifa.ae to save 30–50% vs. walk-up price. Prime sunset time slots (16:30–18:00) sell out weeks ahead, especially during cooler months (Oct–Apr).

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Best Time for the Fountain

Shows run at 18:00 then every 30 minutes until midnight. The 18:00 golden-hour show offers the most spectacular photography light with the Burj Khalifa glowing behind the jets.

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Take the Free Shuttle Bus

The Dubai Mall free shuttle runs every 10 minutes from the metro exit to Fashion Avenue entrance. Air-conditioned, always on time, and much easier than walking in summer heat.

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Your Nol Card Works Here

Top up your Nol Card at station vending machines (cash or card accepted). Zone 1 fare applies — the flat-rate journey from the airport is AED 3.00 with a Nol Silver Card.

Frequently Asked Questions

Take the free Dubai Mall shuttle bus (every 10 min, air-conditioned) from the station exit to Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue entrance. From there, follow the clearly signed walkway inside the mall to the Burj Khalifa entrance — about a 10-minute walk. Allow 20–25 minutes total from stepping off the train.
Weekdays (Mon–Thu) and Saturday/Sunday: 05:00 to midnight (00:00). Friday: 10:00 to 01:00. Trains run every 3–7 minutes during peak hours and every 7–10 minutes off-peak.
Yes. The RTA Customer Service counter sells all Nol Card types and handles top-ups during operating hours. Ticket vending machines on the concourse accept cash and bank cards for self-service top-ups 24/7.
Dubai Mall parking (P1, P2, P3) is a 300m walk from the station. First 2 hours are free with a Dubai Mall purchase receipt. The car parks have 14,000+ spaces but fill up on Thursday and Friday evenings.
Not directly from the station, but it is only a 10–14 minute walk to the lakeside promenade. The best free viewing spots are along the Souk Al Bahar bridge and the promenade directly opposite the fountain. For a closer experience, book a Dubai Fountain Boardwalk ticket (AED 25) in advance.
Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station has multiple exits. Check the exit map displayed at the top of the stairs inside the station, or use the RTA Dubai app which shows numbered exit locations on a map. The app will suggest the exit closest to your specific destination. If in doubt, station staff near the gates can advise on the quickest route out.
Yes, passengers are permitted to bring personal luggage including standard suitcases on the Dubai Metro. Each train has designated luggage areas near the doors. Large or oversized items are not allowed during peak hours (06:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00 on weekdays). Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station has elevators and wide corridors making it suitable for passengers with luggage. Keep bags out of the aisles and do not place them on seats.
The RTA Nol Card daily cap is AED 20 for Silver Card holders and AED 40 for Gold Card holders. Once your spending reaches the cap in a single calendar day all further metro journeys that day are free. The cap resets at midnight. This makes the Nol Card excellent value for people making multiple trips in one day. The cap applies to metro, bus, tram, and water bus journeys combined. You can check your current day spend in the RTA Dubai app or at any ticket machine.
The last trains from Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station depart at approximately 23:50 (11:50 PM) Sunday to Thursday and Saturday. On Fridays and the eve of public holidays the last train runs at approximately 00:50 (12:50 AM). Always check the RTA Dubai app for the exact last departure time on the day you travel. If you are visiting on a Friday evening allow extra time — the station gets very busy after 21:00.
Yes, Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station is the designated metro station for this destination and has a direct covered connection. Using Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station is the recommended and most direct metro route. Check the walking guide section above for the exact walkway directions and estimated walking time from the station gates to the mall entrance.