Independent Dubai Metro guide

Dubai Metro map, timings, stations and trip planner

Plan a journey, understand the Red Line branches, compare nol fares and find the right station before you travel.

53 unique stations35 + 20 Red / Green2 shared interchanges
Quick planner

Where are you going?

Choose two current Metro stations.

Operating network

Two lines, one connected Metro

Red and Green share two interchange stations, while the Red Line divides into two southern services.

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Operating now · 35 unique stations

Red Line

Services share the route from Centrepoint to National Paints, then continue to either EXPO 2020 or Life Pharmacy. Check the train destination before boarding.

  • Direct service to DXB Terminal 3 and Terminal 1
  • Red–Green changes at Union and BurJuman
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Operating now · 20 stations

Green Line

The Green Line follows one continuous route between e& and Creek, serving Deira and Bur Dubai without an operating branch.

  • Union connects with Red Line station R18
  • BurJuman connects with Red Line station R19
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35 Red + 20 Green − 2 shared stations = 53 unique operating stations. Union and BurJuman belong to both lines.

Before you travel

Timings, fares and key connections

The practical details most journeys depend on, with deeper tools one click away.

Regular network hours

When stations open

Monday–Thursday
05:00–00:00
Friday
05:00–01:00 next day
Saturday
05:00–00:00
Sunday
08:00–00:00

These are regular station opening hours, not the first or last train time at every station.

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First journey

Use Dubai Metro in three clear steps

  1. 1
    Choose both stations

    Search by current name or station code, then open the route planner.

  2. 2
    Check line, direction and changes

    On the Red Line, confirm whether the train continues toward EXPO 2020 or Life Pharmacy.

  3. 3
    Confirm the fare and train time

    Use the calculated fare tier, then check the station, direction and travel date.

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Quick answers

Dubai Metro questions

Short answers to the practical questions that usually come before a trip.

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How many operating Metro lines and stations are there?

The operating network has 53 unique stations across the Red and Green lines. Union and BurJuman belong to both lines.

Where can I change between the Red and Green lines?

Union and BurJuman are the Red–Green interchange stations.

Which DXB terminals have direct Metro access?

Airport Terminal 1 (R14) and Airport Terminal 3 (R13) are directly served by the Red Line.

Are opening hours the same as first and last train times?

No. Regular opening hours describe when the network operates; station- and direction-specific first or last train times vary.

How are nol fares calculated?

Standard fares depend on the applicable fare tier and nol product. A trip under 3 km can remain Tier 1 even when it crosses two zones.