Line🔴 Route 2020
Station IDR76
ZoneZone 3
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Nol ZoneZone 3
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status
Expo Metro Station platform
Expo 2020 Metro Station, Dubai
Expo 2020 station entrance

About Expo 2020 Station

Expo 2020 Station (R76) is the terminal station of the Route 2020 extension, built specifically to serve the Dubai Expo 2020 site. Now rebranded as Expo City Dubai, the district has become a permanent innovation and sustainability hub hosting offices, residential buildings, museums, and regular events. The station is a modern architectural landmark in its own right.

Opened
January 2021
Platform Type
Elevated
Platform Doors
Yes
Gold Class
Yes (Car 1)
Women & Children Car
Yes (Car 3)

Route 2020 — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

 Jumeirah Golf Estates R73 Visit →
Dubai Investment Park R74 Visit →
Expo 2020 R76 ← You are here

Nearby Places

Verified places at or within walking distance of Expo 2020 Metro Station.

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Expo City Dubai

Expo 2020 District · Permanent innovation hub & events complex built for World Expo 2020

★ 4.6 ~100m walk
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Al Wasl Plaza

Expo City · Iconic geodesic dome — the heart of Expo City Dubai

Landmark ~300m walk
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Dubai Exhibition Centre

Expo City · Major events & exhibition venue, capacity 45,000

Events Venue ~400m walk
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Luna Park at Expo City

Expo City · Family entertainment park with rides & attractions

★ 4.3 ~200m walk

Getting There

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By Metro

Route 2020, Station R76. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Route 2020 R76
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By Bus

RTA bus routes F39, X93, Expo Shuttle serve this station.

F39X93Expo Shuttle
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By Taxi / Ride-Hail

RTA taxis available at the station exit. Uber and Careem also serve this area. Use the RTA app for journey planning and fare estimates.

Walking Distances from Station

100m
Expo City Dubai (former Expo 2020 site)
Attraction
300m
Al Wasl Plaza
Landmark
400m
Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC)
Business
200m
Luna Park (Expo City)
Leisure
500m
Nova Residences (Expo City)
Residential

✦ 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 3 applies here — AED 7.50 (Silver) / AED 15.00 (Gold) per single journey. A daily fare cap protects frequent travellers.

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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.

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Expo City Dubai

The former Expo 2020 site is now Expo City Dubai — a permanent innovation and events hub. Check the Expo City website for current exhibitions, shows, and visitor hours before your trip.

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Terminal Station

Expo 2020 is the last stop in this direction. Trains terminate and return from here. Allow a few extra minutes if catching the last service of the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expo 2020 operates 05:00–00:00 Monday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday. On Fridays the station opens later: 10:00–01:00. Trains run every 3–7 minutes at peak times and every 7–10 minutes off-peak.
Nol Card vending machines are installed at all Dubai Metro stations and accept cash and bank cards for self-service top-ups around the clock. For card purchase or account registration, visit an RTA customer service counter at a major station or the rta.ae website.
Yes, Expo 2020 (R76) is a terminus — the end of the line in this direction. Trains reverse here and return in the opposite direction. The last departure times match the published closing hours for the station.
Expo 2020 Metro Station (R76) is on the Route 2020 Line at the southern end of the line, directly adjacent to Expo City Dubai — the permanent legacy of the World Expo 2020. It is the terminal station of the Route 2020 extension and sits within the Expo City Dubai complex.
Expo City Dubai — built on the site of World Expo 2020 — is at the station doorstep. Key landmarks include Al Wasl Plaza (the iconic geodesic dome), Terra Pavilion, Luna Park, and the Dubai Exhibition Centre. Regular events, markets, and exhibitions take place year-round at the complex.