Line🔴 Red Line
Station IDR42
ZoneZone 3
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Nol ZoneZone 3
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status
UAE Exchange Metro Station platform
UAE Exchange Metro Station, Dubai
UAE Exchange station entrance

About UAE Exchange Station

UAE Exchange Station (R42) is the western terminus of the main Red Line. Named after the UAE Exchange currency exchange company, the station serves the Jebel Ali Village and surrounding industrial and residential communities. It functions as a major bus interchange for workers commuting from Jebel Ali's industrial zones and provides connections to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi via long-distance coaches.

Opened
September 2009
Platform Type
Elevated
Platform Doors
Yes
Gold Class
Yes (Car 1)
Women & Children Car
Yes (Car 3)

Red Line — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

 Energy R40 Visit →
Danube R41 Visit →
UAE Exchange R42 ← You are here

Nearby Places

Verified places at or within walking distance of UAE Exchange Metro Station.

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UAE Exchange Branch

UAE Exchange Road · Remittance & currency exchange for residents & workers

Financial Services ~200m walk
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Long-Distance Coach Terminal

Jebel Ali · Buses to Abu Dhabi, Al Ain & other emirates

Transport Hub ~200m walk
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Jebel Ali Village

Jebel Ali · One of Dubai's oldest expatriate residential communities

Residential Area ~400m walk
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Al Maha Fuel Station

UAE Exchange Road · 24-hour petrol station with convenience store

Services ~300m walk

Getting There

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By Metro

Red Line, Station R42. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Red Line R42
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By Bus

RTA bus routes 14, 93, X14, X93 serve this station.

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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

200m
UAE Exchange Branch
Financial Services
400m
Jebel Ali Village Residents
Residential
200m
Long-Distance Coach Terminal
Transport
300m
Al Maha Fuel Station
Services
800m
Jebel Ali Industrial 1
Industry

✦ 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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Terminal Station

UAE Exchange 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

UAE Exchange 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, UAE Exchange (R42) 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.
UAE Exchange Metro Station is on the Route 2020 Line in Jebel Ali, between The Gardens and Danube stations. It is named after the UAE Exchange remittance branch nearby and is one of several Route 2020 stations serving the residential communities between Ibn Battuta and Expo City.
Yes. The long-distance coach terminal for buses to Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and other emirates is approximately 200 metres from UAE Exchange Station. This makes it a convenient interchange point for travellers coming from Dubai by metro who then continue intercity by bus — significantly cheaper than a taxi.