DUBAI TRANSIT GUIDE · RTA METRO NETWORK 2026
Dubai Metro Guide: Landmarks & Station Directory
Plan your journey across Dubai using landmarks and attractions rather than technical station codes. Instant route calculations, line interchange instructions, Nol card fares, and seamless first & last-mile connections with RTA feeder buses and marine transport.
⚡ POPULAR TOURIST & COMMUTER JOURNEYS (CLICK TO PLAN):
✈️ DXB Airport ➔ Burj Khalifa🏛️ Old Deira (Gold Souq) ➔ Dubai Frame🏖️ Dubai Marina ➔ Museum of Future🌸 Mall of the Emirates ➔ Miracle Garden🎡 Bur Dubai ➔ Global Village🚢 Creek Harbour ➔ Downtown Dubai✈️ DXB T1 ➔ Palm Jumeirah Atlantis
📍 LANDMARK-TO-LANDMARK ROUTE CALCULATOR
Find Your Dubai Metro Journey
Select any Dubai attraction, hotel, beach, or airport. The system automatically calculates your boarding station, transfer requirements, and first/last-mile bus connections.
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Pick any popular landmark or pick from quick presets like DXB Airport ➔ Burj Khalifa or Mall of the Emirates ➔ Miracle Garden.
OPERATING SCHEDULE & HEADWAYS
Dubai Metro Timings & Train Frequencies
The Dubai Metro runs on a fully automated, driverless network with consistent daily schedules across all 55 stations on both the Red and Green lines.
WEEKDAYSStandard
Monday – Thursday
05:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Midnight closing. Peak trains every 3 minutes.
WEEKEND EXTENDEDLate Night
Friday
05:00 AM – 01:00 AM
Extended service past midnight until 1:00 AM Saturday.
WEEKENDStandard
Saturday
05:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Continuous service until midnight. Headway 4-5 mins.
SUNDAY SCHEDULELater Start
Sunday
08:00 AM – 12:00 AM
First train starts at 8:00 AM. Closes at midnight.
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Peak Frequencies & Holiday Schedules: During morning rush hours (06:30 – 09:00 AM) and evening rush hours (04:30 – 08:00 PM), Red Line trains arrive every 2.5 to 3 minutes. During New Year's Eve, Eid Al Fitr, and National Day celebrations, RTA traditionally operates the Metro continuously for 24 to 40 consecutive hours.
Looking for specific station first and last train schedules? Check out our dedicated Dubai Metro Timings Guide for line-by-line first departures, peak service intervals, and late-night schedules.
View Detailed Metro Timings Guide ➔ NETWORK DIRECTORY & ACCESSIBILITY
Dubai Metro 55-Station Directory
Filter through all operational Red and Green line stations. Each station lists official RTA alphanumeric codes, Nol fare zones, nearby major landmarks, first/last-mile feeder bus routes, and passenger facilities.
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Showing all 55 stations across the RTA network:
| Station & Code | Line | Zone | Landmarks Served | Feeder Bus / Marine | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R11 Centrepoint | Red Line | Zone 5 | Dubai Safari Park (Bus F10), City Centre Mirdif (Bus 367), Al Rashidiya Park | F03 F05 F10 | Park & Ride (Free), Lifts, Restrooms, Nol Kiosk, Taxi Rank |
| R12 Emirates | Red Line | Zone 5 | Emirates Aviation College, Dubai Festival City (Bus F08) | F08 | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Escalators |
| R13 Airport Terminal 3 | Red Line | Zone 5 | Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 3, Emirates Airlines Hub | C01 | Direct Concourse Access, Baggage Trollies, Lifts, Currency Exchange |
| R14 Airport Terminal 1 | Red Line | Zone 5 | Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 1, International Arrivals | C01 | Direct Concourse Access, Baggage Trollies, Lifts, Currency Exchange |
| R15 GGICO | Red Line | Zone 5 | Al Garhoud Residential, Aviation Club, Dubai Tennis Stadium | C01 | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Escalators |
| R16 City Centre Deira | Red Line | Zone 5 | City Centre Deira Mall, Pullman Hotel, Port Saeed Commercial Area | C09 | Direct Mall Entrance, Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Taxi Rank |
| R17 Al Rigga | Red Line | Zone 5 | Al Rigga Night Street, Deira Clocktower, Al Ghurair Centre | Direct walk | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, High-density Restaurant Access |
| R18 Union | Red Line | Zone 5 | Union Square, Deira Old Municipal HQ, Green Line Interchange Hub | F01 C01 | Dual-line Transfer Concourse, Lifts, Restrooms, Customer Service, Taxi Rank |
| R19 BurJuman | Red Line | Zone 6 | BurJuman Mall, Historic Bur Dubai, Al Seef Promenade (10 min walk) | C10 | Dual-line Transfer Concourse, Direct Mall Entrance, Lifts, Restrooms, Nol Vending |
| R20 ADCB | Red Line | Zone 6 | Al Karama Shopping District, Fish Market, ADCB Bank HQ | Direct walk | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Escalators |
| R21 Max | Red Line | Zone 6 | Dubai Frame (Zabeel Park Gate 4), General Directorate of Residency (GDRFA) | F09 | Park & Ride, Bus Terminal, Lifts, Restrooms, Taxi Rank |
| R22 World Trade Centre | Red Line | Zone 6 | Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Trade Centre Arena, Novotel, Conrad | Direct walk | Direct Covered Walkway into Exhibition Halls, Lifts, Nol Kiosk |
| R23 Emirates Towers | Red Line | Zone 6 | Museum of the Future (Direct Bridge), Jumeirah Emirates Towers, DIFC | Direct walk | Direct Bridge to Museum of the Future, Lifts, Restrooms, Taxi Rank |
| R24 Financial Centre | Red Line | Zone 6 | DIFC Gate Village, Financial Centre, The Ritz-Carlton DIFC | F11 | Direct Pedestrian Bridge to DIFC, Lifts, Restrooms, Nol Kiosk |
| R25 Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall | Red Line | Zone 6 | Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera, Souk Al Bahar | F13 | Climate-controlled 820m Metro Link Bridge, Lifts, Restrooms, Nol Customer Service |
| R26 Business Bay | Red Line | Zone 6 | Business Bay Canal, JW Marriott Marquis, Bay Square, Executive Towers | F14 F20 | Lifts, Canal Footbridge, Nol Kiosk, Taxi Rank |
| R29 ONPASSIVE | Red Line | Zone 2 | Al Safa Park, Dubai Water Canal Boardwalk, Al Quoz Creative Zone | Direct walk | Lifts, Canal Access, Nol Kiosk, Escalators |
| R31 Equiti | Red Line | Zone 2 | Umm Al Sheif, Dubai Hills Mall (Bus F38), Gold & Diamond Park | F38 | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Escalators, Taxi Rank |
| R32 Mall of the Emirates | Red Line | Zone 2 | Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai, Miracle Garden (Bus F36), Burj Al Arab (Bus 81) | F29 F30 F31 F33 F35 F36 F37 81 | Direct Mall Bridge, Integrated Bus Terminal, Lifts, Restrooms, Nol Kiosks |
| R33 Mashreq | Red Line | Zone 2 | Al Barsha 1 Commercial Area, Al Barsha Pond Park, Citymax Hotel | F30 F33 | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Escalators |
| R34 Dubai Internet City | Red Line | Zone 2 | Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, American University in Dubai (AUD) | F31 F34 | Direct Covered Footbridge, Lifts, Restrooms, Taxi Rank |
| R35 Al Khail | Red Line | Zone 2 | Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, Nakheel Offices, Emirates Golf Club | Direct walk | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Golf Club Access |
| R36 Sobha Realty | Red Line | Zone 2 | Dubai Marina Promenade, Marina Mall, Palm Jumeirah (via Tram to Palm Gateway) | Direct walk | Direct Tram Interchange Walkway, Lifts, Marina Walk Access, Restrooms |
| R37 DMCC | Red Line | Zone 2 | JBR The Walk, The Beach, Bluewaters Island / Ain Dubai, JLT Towers | Direct walk | Direct Tram Interchange, JLT Lakeside Footbridges, Lifts, Restrooms |
| R38 Jabal Ali | Red Line | Zone 2 | Branch Junction between Route 2020 & UAE Exchange line, D57 Sheikh Zayed Rd | Direct walk | Multi-platform Junction, Lifts, Restrooms, Nol Kiosk |
| R71 The Gardens | Red Line | Zone 2 | The Gardens Community, Ibn Battuta Mall North | F43 | Lifts, Community Walkways, Nol Kiosk |
| R72 Discovery Gardens | Red Line | Zone 2 | Discovery Gardens Pavilion, Discovery Gardens Residential | F43 | Lifts, Pavilion Access, Nol Kiosk |
| R73 Al Furjan | Red Line | Zone 2 | Al Furjan Pavilion, Al Furjan West, Clubhouse | F45 | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Escalators |
| R74 Jumeirah Golf Estates | Red Line | Zone 2 | Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai Sports City & Stadium (Bus F38), Green Community | F38 | Underground Mega Station, Lifts, Restrooms, Taxi Rank |
| R75 Dubai Investment Park | Red Line | Zone 2 | Dubai Investment Park (DIP 1 & 2), Industrial Business Parks | F46 F47 | Underground Station, Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Restrooms |
| R76 Expo 2020 | Red Line | Zone 2 | Expo City Dubai (Al Wasl Dome, Surreal, Terra), Al Maktoum Airport (Bus F55) | F55 | Architectural Landmark Station, Direct Plaza Concourse, Lifts, Restrooms, Bus Interchange |
| R39 Ibn Battuta | Red Line | Zone 2 | Ibn Battuta Mall (6 Themed Courts), Ibn Battuta Bus Station (Abu Dhabi E101) | F43 F44 F45 F46 | Direct Mall Concourse, Intercity Bus Terminal, Lifts, Restrooms |
| R40 Energy | Red Line | Zone 2 | Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1, Commercial Distribution Hubs | Direct walk | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Escalators |
| R41 Danube | Red Line | Zone 2 | Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA North), Danube Building Materials HQ | F26 F47 F48 | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Escalators |
| R42 UAE Exchange | Red Line | Zone 2 | JAFZA South, Dubai South Port logistics, Abu Dhabi Border Highway | F25 F53 | Terminal Concourse, Lifts, Restrooms, Nol Kiosk |
| G11 Etisalat by e& | Green Line | Zone 5 | Al Qusais 3, Sharjah Border Commuter Hub, Dubai-Sharjah Road | F22 F24 | Park & Ride (Multi-storey 2,300+ slots), Lifts, Restrooms, Bus Terminal |
| G12 Al Qusais | Green Line | Zone 5 | Al Qusais Industrial Area, Damascus Street Commercials | Direct walk | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Escalators |
| G13 Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA) | Green Line | Zone 5 | DAFZA HQ, Dubai Airport Cargo Village, Al Twar Residential | Direct walk | Direct Bridge to DAFZA, Lifts, Restrooms, Nol Kiosk |
| G14 Al Nahda | Green Line | Zone 5 | Al Nahda 1, Dragon Mart link (Bus 24), NMC Hospital Al Nahda | F21 24 | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Restrooms, Escalators |
| G15 Stadium | Green Line | Zone 5 | Rashid Stadium, Lulu Hypermarket Al Qusais, Al Ahli Club | F22 F23 F24 | Lifts, Stadium Access, Nol Kiosk, Restrooms |
| G16 Al Qiyadah | Green Line | Zone 5 | Dubai Police General HQ, Ittihad Road, Mamzar Commercial | Direct walk | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Escalators |
| G17 Abu Hail | Green Line | Zone 5 | Abu Hail Center, DXB Airport Terminal 2 (Bus F22 / C26), Hor Al Anz | F22 C26 | Lifts, Restrooms, Bus Bays, Taxi Rank |
| G18 Abu Baker Al Siddique | Green Line | Zone 5 | Abu Baker Al Siddique Road, Hamarain Centre, Hor Al Anz West | Direct walk | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, Escalators |
| G19 Salah Al Din | Green Line | Zone 5 | Al Ghurair Centre, Reef Mall, Fish Roundabout Deira | Direct walk | Direct Access to Deira shopping, Lifts, Restrooms |
| G20 Union | Green Line | Zone 5 | Union Square, Deira Old Municipal HQ, Red Line Interchange Hub | F01 C01 | Dual-line Transfer Concourse, Lifts, Restrooms, Customer Service, Taxi Rank |
| G21 Baniyas Square | Green Line | Zone 5 | Baniyas Square (Nasser Square), Wholesale Electronics Market, Deira Tower | Direct walk | Lifts, Nol Kiosk, High-density Souk Access |
| G22 Gold Souq | Green Line | Zone 5 | Dubai Gold Souq, Deira Old Bus Station, Waterfront Market (Bus F04) | F04 11A 13 27 | Lifts, Restrooms, Bus Interchange, Souk Entrance |
| G23 Al Ras | Green Line | Zone 5 | Spice Souq, Perfume Souq, Dubai Public Library, Al Ras Heritage Abra | CR1 CR2 | Heritage Concourse, Lifts, Creek Abra Station Access |
| G24 Al Ghubaiba | Green Line | Zone 6 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Station (Abu Dhabi/Sharjah), Dubai Ferry FR1, Heritage Bastakiya | FR1 12 15 21 29 44 | Intermodal Hub (Bus, Marine, Metro), Lifts, Restrooms, Customer Service |
| G25 Sharaf DG (Bur Dubai) | Green Line | Zone 6 | Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai Museum, Meena Bazaar | Direct walk | Heritage District Access, Lifts, Nol Kiosk |
| G26 BurJuman | Green Line | Zone 6 | BurJuman Mall, Historic Bur Dubai, Al Seef Promenade (10 min walk) | C10 | Dual-line Transfer Concourse, Direct Mall Entrance, Lifts, Restrooms, Nol Vending |
| G27 Oud Metha | Green Line | Zone 6 | Al Nasr LeisureLand, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rashid Hospital | F18 28 | Lifts, Restrooms, Nol Kiosk, Escalators |
| G28 Dubai Healthcare City | Green Line | Zone 6 | Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Mediclinic City Hospital, Wafi City Mall | Direct walk | Direct DHCC Concourse, Lifts, Restrooms, Taxi Rank |
| G29 Al Jaddaf | Green Line | Zone 6 | Al Jaddaf Marine Station, Electric Abra to Dubai Creek Harbour (CR9) | CR9 | Marine Abra Connection, Lifts, Restrooms, Canal Boardwalk |
| G30 Creek | Green Line | Zone 6 | Dubai Creek Promenade, Water Bus BM2 to Festival City, Ras Al Khor link | BM2 | Waterfront Concourse, Marine Transfer, Lifts, Restrooms |
FARES, TICKETS & TRANSIT ETIQUETTE
Nol Card Pricing, Fare Zones & Rules
Dubai public transit operates on a contactless unified ticketing system called Nol. Fares are calculated by the number of geographic transit zones your trip traverses.
RECOMMENDED FOR MOST RIDERS
💳 Silver Nol Card
Best for tourists, commuters, and residents staying more than 1-2 days.
Card Purchase Price AED 25.00 (AED 19 purse)
1 Zone Fare AED 3.00
2 Adjacent Zones AED 5.00
3+ Zones (All Network) AED 7.50
✓ 5-year validity. Reusable on Metro, Bus, Tram, Marine Abras, and parking meters across Dubai.
VIP CABIN ACCESS
⭐ Gold Nol Card
Dedicated luxury cabin with plush leather seats and panoramic front-window views.
Card Purchase Price AED 25.00 (AED 19 purse)
1 Zone Fare AED 6.00
2 Adjacent Zones AED 10.00
3+ Zones (All Network) AED 15.00
✓ Grants entry to front Gold Class carriage. Fares are exactly 2x standard Silver card rates.
SINGLE / ONE-OFF TRIPS
🎟️ Red Nol Paper Ticket
Disposable paper ticket intended for tourists doing only 1 or 2 specific single journeys.
Ticket Issue Fee AED 2.00 (non-refundable)
1 Zone Fare AED 4.00
2 Adjacent Zones AED 6.00
3+ Zones (All Network) AED 8.50
✓ Valid for max 10 single trips or 5 daily passes. Cannot store e-purse balances across modes.
Need customized station-by-station fare calculation? Use our dedicated Dubai Metro Fare Calculator for customized stop-by-stop fare estimates, concessions, student discounts, and monthly pass rates.
Open Dedicated Fare Calculator ➔ Essential Dubai Metro Rules & Baggage Regulations
🧳 Luggage Policy: Exactly 2 pieces of luggage are permitted per passenger: one large suitcase (max dimensions 81cm x 58cm x 30cm) and one standard cabin bag. Must be stowed in dedicated luggage racks.
👩 Dedicated Women & Children Cabins: Clearly marked pink carriages. Men entering these designated carriages will face an immediate AED 100 fine.
🚫 Eating, Drinking & Chewing Gum: Strictly prohibited inside train cabins and across all platform areas. Violators receive an on-the-spot AED 100 fine.
💳 Minimum Tap-In Balance: Your Silver or Gold Nol card must have a minimum balance of AED 15.00 to tap through the automated ticket barriers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Dubai Metro Guide: FAQs & Rider Help
OFFICIAL TRANSIT COMPLIANCE & DISCLAIMER
This Dubai Metro Guide and Landmark Directory is independently compiled for passenger utility using verified public transit specifications from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai. Metro timetables, train intervals, and feeder bus operations may occasionally vary due to track maintenance, holiday crowds, or weather conditions. Always confirm live station departures via official RTA signage or the S'hail mobile application.