Line⇄ Interchange (Red + Green)
Station IDR18
ZoneZone 1
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Nol ZoneZone 1
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status

About Union Station

Union Station (R18/G20) is the primary interchange between the Red and Green Lines, making it one of the most strategically important stations on the entire Dubai Metro network. It is located at the junction of Omar Bin Al Khattab Road and Al Ittihad Road, providing direct access to Al Qusais, Deira, and connections south to BurJuman. The station is fully underground with spacious concourse areas and is one of the busiest in the system.

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

Interchange (Red + Green) — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

City Centre Deira R16 Visit →
Al Rigga R17 Visit →
Union R18 ← You are here
BurJuman R19 Visit →
ADCB R20 Visit →

Nearby Places

Verified places at or within walking distance of Union Metro Station.

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Deira Street Market

Naif, Deira · Bustling street market for everyday goods, clothes & electronics

★ 4.1 ~500m walk
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Naif Park

Naif, Deira · Shaded community park in the historic Naif district

Parks ~600m walk
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Naif Souq

Naif, Deira · Historic covered market popular for textiles & perfumes

★ 4.3 ~400m walk
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Al Ittihad Road Hotels

Al Ittihad Road · Several 3–4 star hotels convenient for transit passengers

Hotels ~300m walk

Getting There

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By Metro

Interchange (Red + Green), Station R18. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Interchange (Red + Green) R18
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By Bus

RTA bus routes 8, 15, 42, C1, C10 serve this station.

81542C1C10
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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

700m
Al Qusais Industrial Area
Industry
1km
Hamriya Free Zone
Business
500m
Deira Street Market
Shopping
600m
Naif Park
Parks
300m
Al Ittihad Road Hotels
Hotels

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.

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.

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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

Union 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.
Follow the signed transfer corridor on the station concourse between the Red and Green Line platforms. No need to exit the paid zone or re-tap your Nol Card — the transfer is included within your single journey fare.
Union Metro Station is in Deira, Dubai — a major interchange connecting the Red Line (R18) and Green Line (G20). It is on Al Ittihad Road, between Al Rigga (R17) and BurJuman (R19) on the Red Line. Being an interchange, it is one of the busiest stations on the network.
Deira Street Market — a busy local bazaar — is about 500 metres from Union Station. Naif Souq (textiles and perfumes) is approximately 400 metres. Several 3–4 star hotels along Al Ittihad Road are within 300 metres, making Union a practical base for budget travellers exploring Deira and old Dubai.