Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 are connected to stations on the Red Line to provide seamless access to DXB. However, for Terminal 2, disembark at Abu Hail metro station on the Green Line and take a short cab ride. For Dubai World Central, the nearest metro station is Ibn Battuta station on the Red Line.
Dubai Metro Route Map
RED LINE TIMINGS
| Day | Timings |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 12 AM |
| Monday | 5 AM to 12 AM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 5 AM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 5 AM to 1 AM (the next day) |
| Saturday | 5 AM to 12 AM |
Which Metro station is nearest to Terminal 2?
The nearest Dubai Metro station from Terminal 2 is “Abu Hail” which is 2km away by taxi while metro station “Airport Terminal 3” can be accessed directly from the arrivals area of Terminal 3. Taxi fare to the nearest station will be approximately to AED 35 (US$10).
Dubai Metro Fares (Prices)
The prices for travel on the Dubai Metro, Tram and Buses are as follows:
| Ticket Type | 1 Zone or <3km 2 zones | 2 Zones | 3+ Zones |
| Standard Adult Ticket (Red) | 4 dirhams | 6 dirhams | 8.50 dirhams |
| Pre-paid Standard Adult Ticket (Silver Nol) | 3 dirhams | 5 dirhams | 7.50 dirhams |
| Concessionary (Blue Nol Card) | 1.50 dirhams | 2.50 dirhams | 3.75 dirhams |
| Gold Class (Red Ticket) | 8 dirhams | 12 dirhams | 17 dirhams |
| Gold Class Pre-Paid | 6 dirhams | 10 dirhams | 15 dirhams |
Baggage Allowance
Passengers are allowed two pieces of luggage, including hand baggage. It’s recommended to check the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) website for the latest updates.
Where to buy Dubai Metro tickets?
Dubai Metro tickets must be purchased in the form of a Nol card. No other payment form (cash, credit card) is possible for riding the Metro. A Nol card is like a credit card that holds either a balance or a specific season ticket for travelling on a lot of the public transport in Dubai including the Metro, buses and the tram. Nol cards are valid for 3 years. There are two types of nol cards available – Silver and gold card. nol cards can be purchased from ticket offices at all Dubai Metro stations.
Cost of nol cards & Single use tickets
nol silver and gold card can be purchased from any ticket office for only AED 25 (includes AED 19 e-purse value).
Approximate Travel Times to major stations from Dubai Airport Terminal 3
| Station | Apx. Time |
| Centrepoint ( Al Rashidya) | 7 Mts |
| Deira City Centre | 8 mts |
| Union Station | 15 mts |
| Burjuman | 20 mts |
| Dubai World Trade Centre | 30 mts |
| Dubai Mall | 36 mts |
| Business Bay | 40 mts |
| Mall of the Emirates | 50 mts |
| Dubai Internet City | 55 mts |
| Dubai Marina ( Shobha Realty) | 62 mts |
| Jabal Ali | 70 mts |
| Ibn Battuta | 80 mts |
| UAE Exchange | 90 mts |
| EXPO 2020 | 90 mts |
Ensure a smooth and stress-free journey by leveraging the Dubai Metro, especially during peak travel times.
