The Dubai metro map shows two operating lines, the Red Line and the Green Line, with 55 stations across about 90 km of track. The two lines meet at Union and BurJuman, and two Red Line stations, Sobha Realty and DMCC, connect with the Dubai Tram. Once you know the two terminals of each line and where they cross, getting around Dubai by Metro is simple.
This guide lists every station in order with its official RTA code, explains the Red Line split at National Paints, and shows the stations closest to the airport and major landmarks. For the official interactive version, open the RTA Metro and tram stations map.
What Does the Dubai Metro Map Show?
The Dubai metro map shows the Red Line running from Centrepoint to Expo 2020 and Life Pharmacy, and the Green Line running from e& to Creek, with interchanges at Union and BurJuman. The Red Line covers 35 stations and the Green Line covers 20.
Dubai Metro Red Line map with all 35 stations and RTA codes. Tap the image to open it full size. Diagram: The UAE Times, based on the RTA stations map
Here is the network in numbers:
Line
Route
Stations
Length
Red Line
Centrepoint to Expo 2020, with a branch to Life Pharmacy
35
About 67 km
Green Line
e& to Creek
20
About 22.5 km
Total network
Two lines meeting at Union and BurJuman
55
About 90 km
The Red Line follows Sheikh Zayed Road through the business and mall districts, while the Green Line loops through older Deira and Bur Dubai neighbourhoods on both sides of Dubai Creek.
The RTA timetable page lists the Red Line between Centrepoint (R11) and Expo 2020 (R76) or Life Pharmacy (R42), and the Green Line between e& (G11) and Creek (G30).
Official Sources for the Dubai Metro Map
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) publishes the official Dubai Metro network map, timetables and service updates on its website and in its apps.
RTA Dubai app and S’hail journey planner app for live route planning between stations
Station names on the official map change when naming rights are sold, so always check the latest RTA map if a station name on an older map does not match the sign at the platform.
Dubai Metro Red Line Stations in Order
The Dubai Metro Red Line runs 25 stations from Centrepoint (R11) to National Paints (R38), where it splits into the Route 2020 branch of six stations to Expo 2020 and the Life Pharmacy branch of four stations. The codes below are the official RTA station codes:
Section
Stations in order
Airport and Deira
R11 Centrepoint, R12 Emirates, R13 Airport Terminal 3, R14 Airport Terminal 1, R15 Al Garhoud, R16 City Centre Deira, R17 Al Rigga, R18 Union
Bur Dubai and Trade Centre
R19 BurJuman, R20 ADCB, R21 Max, R22 World Trade Centre, R23 Emirates Towers, R24 Financial Centre
Downtown and Al Quoz
R25 Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, R26 Business Bay, R29 Garmin, R31 Equiti
Al Barsha to Jebel Ali
R32 Mall of the Emirates, R33 InsuranceMarket, R34 Dubai Internet City, R35 Al Fardan Exchange, R36 Sobha Realty, R37 DMCC, R38 National Paints
Route 2020 branch
R70 The Gardens, R71 Discovery Gardens, R72 Al Furjan, R73 Jumeirah Golf Estates, R74 Dubai Investment Park, R76 Expo 2020
Life Pharmacy branch
R39 Ibn Battuta, R40 Energy, R41 Danube, R42 Life Pharmacy
How the Red Line branch works at National Paints
The Red Line splits at National Paints (R38), the station formerly called Jabal Ali, with one branch going to Expo 2020 and the other going to Ibn Battuta, Energy, Danube and Life Pharmacy. Trains from Centrepoint run through to one of the two branches, so check the destination on the platform screen before you board.
If you board the wrong train, get off at National Paints and take the next train towards the other branch, following the platform signs. This is the most common mistake new riders make on the Red Line.
Dubai Metro Green Line Stations in Order
The Dubai Metro Green Line runs 20 stations from e& (G11) in Al Qusais to Creek (G30) near Al Jaddaf, crossing the Red Line at Union (G20) and BurJuman (G26).
Dubai Metro Green Line map with all 20 stations and RTA codes. Diagram: The UAE Times, based on the RTA stations map
Here are the Green Line stations in order with their RTA codes:
Section
Stations in order
Al Qusais and Al Nahda
G11 e&, G12 Al Qusais, G13 Dubai Airport Free Zone, G14 Al Nahda, G15 Stadium, G16 Al Qiyadah
Deira
G17 Abu Hail, G18 Abu Baker Al Siddique, G19 Salah Al Din, G20 Union, G21 Baniyas Square, G22 Gold Souq
Old Dubai and Bur Dubai
G23 Al Ras, G24 Al Ghubaiba, G25 Sharaf DG, G26 BurJuman
Oud Metha to Creek
G27 Oud Metha, G28 Dubai Healthcare City, G29 Al Jadaf, G30 Creek
The Green Line is the better choice for the Gold Souq, the Al Ras and Al Ghubaiba heritage area and Dubai Healthcare City, which the Red Line does not reach.
Where Can You Change Lines on the Dubai Metro?
You can change between the Red Line and Green Line at Union and BurJuman, and between the Red Line and the Dubai Tram at Sobha Realty and DMCC.
Interchange station
Connects
Useful for
Union (R18 and G20)
Red Line and Green Line
Deira, Baniyas and the Gold Souq
BurJuman (R19 and G26)
Red Line and Green Line
Bur Dubai, Karama and Oud Metha
Sobha Realty (R36)
Red Line and Dubai Tram
Dubai Marina and JBR by tram
DMCC (R37)
Red Line and Dubai Tram
Jumeirah Lakes Towers and the Marina
National Paints (R38)
Both Red Line branches
Switching between Expo 2020 and Life Pharmacy trains
Interchange stations are larger and busier at peak hours, so allow a few extra minutes to walk between platforms.
Dubai Metro Map for the Airport
Dubai International Airport has two Red Line stations, Airport Terminal 1 and Airport Terminal 3, and both sit close to the start of the line near Centrepoint.
Airport Terminal 3 serves the terminal used mainly by Emirates flights
Airport Terminal 1 serves Terminal 1, while Terminal 2 has no Metro station on the RTA map, so Terminal 2 passengers should check the bus and taxi options on the Dubai Airports website
From either airport station, the Red Line reaches Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall and Sheikh Zayed Road without changing
For Deira hotels, change to the Green Line at Union
The Dubai Airports Metro page confirms Red Line connections from Terminals 1 and 3 and advises travelling with up to two pieces of luggage, including hand luggage. Travellers with more bags usually find a taxi easier than the train.
Nearest Metro Stations to Popular Places
The Dubai metro map is easiest to use when you match each landmark to its station. These are the stations most visitors and residents look for:
Place
Nearest station
Line
Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall
Red
Mall of the Emirates
Mall of the Emirates
Red
Museum of the Future
Emirates Towers
Red
DIFC
Financial Centre
Red
Dubai World Trade Centre
World Trade Centre
Red
Dubai Marina and JBR
Sobha Realty or DMCC, then the tram
Red
Expo City Dubai
Expo 2020
Red
Ibn Battuta Mall
Ibn Battuta
Red branch
Gold Souq
Gold Souq
Green
Al Ghubaiba bus station and old Dubai
Al Ghubaiba
Green
City Centre Deira
City Centre Deira
Red
Business Bay station sits on Sheikh Zayed Road, so expect a short walk or feeder bus to reach most towers in the Business Bay district.
How Do Fare Zones Work on the Dubai Metro Map?
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stations, with Silver card fares of AED 3 within one zone, AED 5 across two adjacent zones and AED 7.50 for longer trips. Gold Class costs double and the paper Red Ticket costs a little more.
The RTA requires at least AED 7.50 on your card to pass the gate and recommends keeping AED 15. Our guide to the nol card balance check shows every way to check your balance before you travel.
Dubai Metro Timings
Dubai Metro Red Line and Green Line trains usually start at 5am from Monday to Saturday and at 8am on Sunday, with later closing on Friday nights.
The RTA extends or changes these hours for public holidays and big events, such as the Dubai Marathon, which opened the Metro at 5am on Sunday 1 February 2026. Check the RTA app before late night or holiday travel, and see our list of UAE public holidays and long weekends when planning around a holiday.
Dubai Metro Cabins: Gold Class and Women and Children
Every Dubai Metro train has a Gold Class cabin, a cabin reserved for women and children, and standard cabins for all passengers.
Gold Class: at the front of the train, open only to passengers using a Gold nol card at the Gold fare
Women and children cabin: reserved for women and children, with any nol card
Standard cabins: open to everyone with a Silver card, Blue card or Red Ticket
Riding in the wrong cabin can lead to a fine, so look for the floor and door markings before the train arrives.
Future Lines on the Dubai Metro Map: Blue Line and Gold Line
Two new lines will change the Dubai metro map: the Blue Line, which the RTA has scheduled to open on 9 September 2029, and the Gold Line, approved in April 2026 for a 2032 opening.
Dubai Metro Blue Line
The Blue Line will add 30 km of track and 14 stations, with about 15.5 km underground and 14.5 km elevated. One route starts at the Green Line near Creek and Al Jaddaf and runs through Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, Ras Al Khor, International City, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Academic City.
A second route links the Red Line at Centrepoint with Mirdif, Al Warqa and International City. The line also includes a long bridge over Dubai Creek.
Dubai Metro Gold Line
The Gold Line will run 42 km underground with 18 stations from Al Ghubaiba to Jumeirah Golf Estates, according to the Dubai Media Office announcement. It will serve Mina Rashid, City Walk, Business Bay, Meydan, Al Barsha South and Jumeirah Village Circle.
The Gold Line will connect with the Green Line at Al Ghubaiba, the Red Line at Business Bay and Jumeirah Golf Estates, and Etihad Rail at Meydan and Jumeirah Golf Estates. Read our update on Etihad Rail Dubai to Abu Dhabi tickets for the intercity train side of the network.
How to Read the Dubai Metro Map Without Getting Lost
The easiest way to read the Dubai metro map is to note the terminal station in your direction of travel, because platform signs show the end station rather than north or south.
Red Line towards Centrepoint goes to the airport and Deira; towards Expo 2020 or Life Pharmacy goes to the Marina side
Green Line towards e& goes to Al Qusais; towards Creek goes to Oud Metha and Al Jaddaf
After National Paints, check whether your train ends at Expo 2020 or Life Pharmacy
Older maps may show former names such as Jabal Ali (now National Paints) or Onpassive (now Garmin), so match the station code
Dubai Metro journey examples
A Dubai Metro journey is easiest to plan by noting your start code, your end code and any interchange in between. These three common trips show how it works:
Airport Terminal 3 (R13) to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (R25): board any Red Line train towards Expo 2020 or Life Pharmacy and ride 12 stops with no change.
Airport Terminal 1 (R14) to Gold Souq (G22): take the Red Line towards Expo 2020 or Life Pharmacy to Union (R18), then change to the Green Line towards Creek for two stops.
Mall of the Emirates (R32) to Expo 2020 (R76): board a train showing Expo 2020; if you are on a Life Pharmacy train, change at National Paints (R38).
The RTA Dubai app and S’hail app plan the full route, including any change at Union or BurJuman, and show the next train times at each station.
Dubai Metro Map: Latest Updates
These are the main changes to know as of October 2026:
April 2026: the Dubai Metro Gold Line was approved, with 18 stations over 42 km and an opening date of 9 September 2032.
The Blue Line remains scheduled to open on 9 September 2029, the 20th anniversary of the Dubai Metro.
September 2026: the RTA renamed Onpassive station (R29) to Garmin under a 10 year naming rights agreement, and the RTA stations map now shows the new name.
Other sponsor names on the current map include Centrepoint, Equiti, InsuranceMarket, Al Fardan Exchange, Sobha Realty, National Paints (formerly Jabal Ali) and Life Pharmacy.
Regular hours stay at 5am to midnight on most days, 8am start on Sunday and 1am close after Friday, with event and holiday changes announced by the RTA.
Riders can now buy digital QR Tickets for the Metro in the nol Pay and S’hail apps, including a combined QR Ticket with Etihad Rail, as listed by the RTA in September 2026.
Conclusion
The Dubai metro map is simple once you know its shape: the Red Line along Sheikh Zayed Road with a split at National Paints, the Green Line through Deira and Bur Dubai, and changes at Union and BurJuman. Check the destination screen after National Paints and keep at least AED 7.50 on your nol card.
With the Blue Line due in 2029 and the Gold Line in 2032, the map will grow quickly, so use the official RTA map for the latest station names. For RTA fines, parking and road rules in Dubai, browse our UAE fines and violations guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lines are on the Dubai metro map?
The Dubai metro map has two operating lines, the Red Line and the Green Line, with 55 stations in total. The Blue Line is due in 2029 and the Gold Line in 2032.
Where do the Red and Green Lines meet?
The Red Line and Green Line meet at Union and BurJuman stations. You can change lines at either station without leaving the paid area.
Which metro station is closest to Burj Khalifa?
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Red Line is the closest metro station to Burj Khalifa. A covered walkway links the station to The Dubai Mall.
Does the Dubai Metro go to the airport?
Yes, the Red Line stops at Airport Terminal 1 and Airport Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport. Both stations are near the Centrepoint end of the line.
What time does the Dubai Metro open on Sunday?
The Dubai Metro usually opens at 8am on Sunday and runs until midnight. The RTA sometimes opens earlier on Sundays for events and holidays.
How do I get to Dubai Marina by metro?
Take the Red Line to Sobha Realty or DMCC station and change to the Dubai Tram for Dubai Marina and JBR. Both stations are interchange points with the tram.
When will the Dubai Metro Blue Line open?
The RTA has scheduled the Dubai Metro Blue Line to open on 9 September 2029. It will add 14 stations and 30 km to the Dubai metro map.
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