Burjuman Metro Station

Line⇄ Red + Green

Station IDR19 / G26

ZoneZone 1

Fare (Silver)AED 3.00

Fare (Gold)AED 6.00

Operating Hours05:00–00:00

Accessibility♿ Full Access

Status

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About Burjuman Metro Station — Red & Green Line Interchange

Burjuman metro station (R19/G26) is one of the Dubai Metro's key interchange points, located underground beneath BurJuman Centre mall in the Bur Dubai district in Nol Zone 1. The station serves both the Red Line and Green Line, making it one of only three points on the network where passengers can switch between lines without exiting the paid zone. BurJuman Centre is accessible directly via Exit 3, making this one of the most convenient mall-metro connections in Dubai.

Burjuman Metro Station opened in September 2009 as part of the inaugural Red Line, with the Green Line connection added in 2012. The station sits on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road — one of Dubai's main north-south arteries connecting Deira to the Mankhool and Oud Metha districts further south. Its central Bur Dubai location makes it a practical transit point for journeys between old Dubai, the downtown area, and the creek waterfront.

The station has four exits: Exit 1 opens toward Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road in the direction of Trade Centre; Exit 2 leads to Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road toward Al Karama (the most direct route to Karama Centre, approximately 650 metres south); Exit 3 is the direct underground link to BurJuman Centre mall; Exit 4 connects to Mankhool Road and is the most frequently searched exit for this station, used by residents of the Al Mankhool neighbourhood.

From burjuman metro station you can reach Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 in approximately 26 minutes, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall in about 12 minutes, Mall of the Emirates in roughly 28 minutes, and Gold Souq Station on the Green Line in approximately 8 minutes. The dual-line status means passengers can also reach Al Jadaf, Oud Metha, and Sharaf DG on the Green Line without backtracking through the Red Line network.

The station is used daily by shoppers at BurJuman Centre, office workers along Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, hotel guests, and residents of Al Mankhool and Al Karama. The burjuman mall metro connection is one of the most direct in Dubai — underground and air-conditioned the entire route from platform to mall entrance. For first-time visitors, the key tip is to use the station exit map at the top of each stairwell to identify the correct exit before heading up — each exit leads to a distinctly different area.

Opened

September 2009

Platform Type

Underground

Platform Doors

Yes

Gold Class

Yes (Car 1)

Women & Children Car

Yes (Car 3)

About Bur Dubai — Burjuman Metro Station Area

Bur Dubai is one of Dubai's original districts, predating the emirate's major development period. The area around burjuman metro station blends mid-rise residential towers, commercial offices, hospitals, hotels, and the historic old Dubai waterfront along Dubai Creek. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, running directly above the station, connects Deira to the north with the World Trade Centre and Downtown areas to the south.

Al Mankhool to the north of the station (Exit 4) is a densely populated residential neighbourhood with a diverse expatriate community and many affordable dining options. Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road (Exit 2) leads south toward Al Karama, one of Dubai's most affordable shopping and dining districts. BurJuman Centre itself is a well-established mid-to-upscale mall that first opened in 1991 and remains one of Bur Dubai's commercial anchors. The burjuman metro interchange position makes it straightforward to combine a mall visit with onward travel in any direction across the network.

For visitors, Bur Dubai offers practical advantages: accommodation is typically less expensive than Downtown Dubai, food options range from AED 15 street meals in Karama to AED 120 restaurant dinners, and the Al Seef waterfront promenade on Dubai Creek is just three stops away on the Green Line from Al Ghubaiba Station. Practical tip: during morning and evening rush hours the station concourse gets crowded — allow extra time for transfers and use the station's lifts if travelling with luggage.

Interchange (Red + Green) — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

Al Rigga R17 Visit →

Union R18 Visit →

BurJuman R19 ← You are here

ADCB R20 Visit →

Max R21 Visit →

Nearby Places

Verified places near BurJuman Metro Station. BurJuman Centre mall is directly connected via Exit 3.

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BurJuman Centre

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Rd · Shopping mall · Directly connected via Exit 3 · Open daily 10:00–22:00

A well-established mid-to-upscale shopping mall with direct underground access from Exit 3 — no road crossing required. Anchored by Zara, H&M, and a large Carrefour hypermarket, the mall also houses a food court, dining restaurants, a cinema, and international fashion brands. Open daily 10:00–22:00. The underground connection from the metro platform to the mall entrance stays fully air-conditioned throughout.

Connected — Exit 3

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Star Volga Restaurant

New Orville Building, Karama · Filipino & International · Address: "From Burjuman Metro Exit 2" · Open 24 hours

A Filipino and international restaurant widely known for using the burjuman metro station exit 2 as its official address reference. The menu covers rice dishes, grilled meats, and international options at very affordable prices. Open 24 hours daily. From Exit 2, walk south on Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road for approximately 8 minutes toward the Karama residential towers to find the restaurant.

★ 4.6 ~8 min walk via Exit 2

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Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St · "Opposite BurJuman Centre" · Open 24 hours

A 4-star hotel directly opposite BurJuman Centre on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, approximately 8 minutes' walk from the metro exits. The hotel offers standard and superior rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, and a swimming pool. Popular with business travellers for its central Bur Dubai location. Advance booking typically secures lower rates than walk-in pricing. Reception is open 24 hours.

★ 4.3 ~8 min walk

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LIFE Pharmacy — BurJuman Centre

Ground Floor, BurJuman Centre · Open daily 08:00–01:00

A branch of the UAE's major pharmacy chain on the ground floor of BurJuman Centre, accessible directly from metro Exit 3. Stocks prescription medications, over-the-counter remedies, personal care products, and infant supplies. Open daily 08:00–01:00. Licensed pharmacists are on duty throughout opening hours and can provide medication guidance. Useful for travellers needing medical supplies without leaving the air-conditioned mall environment.

★ 4.8 Connected via Exit 3

How to Use Burjuman Metro Station Metro Station — Line Transfers Explained

Burjuman 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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

Peak hour advice: This station is one of the busiest on the network during morning (07:00–09:00) and evening (17:00–19:30) rush hours. If transferring between lines during these times allow an extra 8–12 minutes in your journey plan. The transfer corridor is fully air-conditioned.

Getting There

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By Metro

Interchange (Red + Green), Station R19. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Interchange (Red + Green) R19

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By Bus

Several RTA bus routes serve the BurJuman area. Route 9 connects the station to Al Satwa and the Jumeirah Beach Road area, useful for travellers heading to the beachfront. Route 26 runs through Bur Dubai residential streets toward the Creek area and Al Ghubaiba. Feeder routes C3 and C11 connect nearby residential zones in Al Mankhool and Al Karama to the station. All RTA buses accept Nol Card payment only — no cash fares. Bus stops are on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road directly above the station on the street level.

9C3C1126

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By Taxi / Ride-Hail

RTA metered taxis are available from the station exits on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road. Careem and Uber also operate in this area. Taxis to Downtown Dubai cost approximately AED 20–30 depending on traffic. Dubai Museum and the Textile Souq are approximately 2 kilometres south and are best reached by taxi or a short bus ride rather than walking in summer heat. Use the station's Exit 1 for taxi hailing on the main road.

Walking Distances from Station

Exit 3

BurJuman Centre Mall

Shopping · Directly connected underground

~8 min

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St · Opposite BurJuman

~8 min

Star Volga Restaurant

Via Exit 2 toward Karama

~9 min

Karama Centre (Shopping)

Kuwait St, Al Karama · ~650m

Taxi

Dubai Museum / Textile Souk

~2km — better reached from Al Fahidi Station (G34)

Nol Card Fares from Burjuman Metro Station — Zone 1

Burjuman 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 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.

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

Practical advice for using this station.

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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.

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Changing Lines

BurJuman 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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours for BurJuman Metro Station?

BurJuman Metro Station operates 05:00–00:00 Monday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday. On Fridays the station opens at 10:00 and closes at 01:00. Trains run every 3–7 minutes at peak times and every 7–10 minutes off-peak.

Where does BurJuman Metro Station Exit 4 lead?

Exit 4 leads onto Mankhool Road and the residential streets north of the station, toward the Al Mankhool neighbourhood. It is the most commonly searched exit for BurJuman and is used by residents of the Mankhool residential area. Hotels on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road are a short walk from this exit.

Where does BurJuman Metro Station Exit 2 lead?

Exit 2 opens onto Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road toward the Karama side. Star Volga Restaurant's address explicitly lists "From Burjuman Metro Exit 2" — one of the well-known restaurants in the area. This exit is the most direct route toward Karama Centre shopping complex (~650m walk south).

How do I transfer between Red and Green Lines at BurJuman?

Follow the signed transfer corridor on the station concourse between the Red Line (R19) and Green Line (G26) platforms. No need to exit the paid zone or re-tap your Nol Card — the transfer is free and included within your single journey fare.

Are there hotels near BurJuman Metro Station?

Yes. Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel (4.3★, 7,028 reviews) is directly opposite BurJuman Centre on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road — about 8 minutes' walk. City Seasons Towers Hotel is also next to BurJuman Mall. Raviz Center Point Hotel on Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road is approximately 10 minutes' walk via Exit 2.

Which exit should I use at Burjuman Metro Station Metro Station?

Burjuman 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.

Can I bring a suitcase or large luggage on the Dubai Metro at Burjuman Metro Station?

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). Burjuman 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.

What is the Nol Card daily cap and how does it work at Burjuman Metro Station?

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.

Does transferring between lines at Burjuman Metro Station cost extra?

No. Transferring between the Red Line and the Green Line at Burjuman Metro Station does not cost extra as long as you complete the transfer within 45 minutes. The RTA system treats it as one continuous journey — you tap in once at the start and tap out once at your final destination. If you exit the paid zone and re-enter you will be charged as a new journey. Simply follow the transfer corridor signs inside Burjuman Metro Station without going through the exit gates.

How long does a line transfer take at Burjuman Metro Station?

The transfer corridor at Burjuman Metro Station between the Red Line and Green Line platforms takes approximately 3–5 minutes to walk. During peak hours allow an extra 5 minutes as the station is heavily used. Trains on both lines run every 3–4 minutes during peak hours and every 7–8 minutes off-peak, so the maximum wait for your connecting train is usually under 8 minutes. The entire interchange process including walking and waiting typically takes 8–15 minutes.