A guide to the Red Line metro stations in Dubai
The Dubai Red Line is one of the two routes in the emirate’s acclaimed metro system. It is vital in connecting some of Dubai’s most popular destinations like the Dubai Mall and DXB airport terminals. A closer look at the Dubai Metro Red Line stations can help new visitors navigate the city more easily.
About Red Line Metro
The Dubai Metro is currently made up of the Red Line and Green Line — both of which cover main areas in the emirate. The orange line in the map of the rail network depicts the location of Tram stations. Plans are also underway to introduce the Dubai Metro Blue Line.
The official inauguration of the Red Line’s first phase was held in 2009 with ten stations. More followed, and in 2011, it became the longest single metro line in the world with driverless trains, as per Guinness World Records.
The Dubai Red Line metro system runs along the Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) for most of its route, starting from Centrepoint and ending at UAE Exchange. Along the route are two transfer stations with the Green Line — one at BurJuman and the other at Union Metro Station. A recent extension of the system, Route 2020, which ends at Expo City Dubai, became operational in 2021.
It takes approximately an hour and 14 minutes to travel from Centrepoint to Expo 2020 MS or cover all Red Line Metro stations.
Red Line Metro Stations List
Name and Code | Location | Layout |
|---|---|---|
Name and Code R11 – Centrepoint | Location Al Rashidiya | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R12 – Emirates | Location Garhoud (junction of Airport Road and Marrakech Street) | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R13 – Airport Terminal 3 | Location DXB Airport Terminal 3 | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R14 – Airport Terminal 1 | Location DXB Airport Terminal 1 | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R15 – Al Garhoud | Location Garhoud | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R16 – City Centre Deira | Location Port Saeed | Layout Underground |
Name and Code R17 – Al Rigga | Location Al Rigga | Layout Underground |
Name and Code R18 – Union | Location Al Rigga (near Dubai Creek) | Layout Underground |
Name and Code R19 – Burjuman | Location Intersection of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street and Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road | Layout Underground |
Name and Code R20 – ADCB | Location Al Karama | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R21 – max | Location Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road between Zabeel Park and Al Jafiliya | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R22 – World Trade Centre | Location Sheikh Zayed Road between Dubai World Trade Centre and Al Satwa | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R23 – Emirates Towers | Location Sheikh Zayed Road nearby Museum of the Future | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R24 – Financial Centre | Location Between DIFC and Al Satwa | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R25 – Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | Location Downtown Dubai | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R26 – Business Bay | Location South of Downtown Dubai (near Safa Park) | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R29 – ONPASSIVE | Location Sheikh Zayed Road between Al Safa and Al Quoz | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R31 – Equiti | Location Sheikh Zayed Road near the major junction with Umm Suqeim Street | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R32 – Mall of the Emirates | Location Sheikh Zayed Road, between Al Sufouh and Al Barsha | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R33 – InsuranceMarket | Location Sheikh Zayed Road, between Al Barsha and Al Sufouh | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R34 – Dubai Internet City | Location Sheikh Zayed Road between Dubai Internet City and Barsha Heights (TECOM) | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R35 –
Al Fardan Exchange | Location Sheikh Zayed Road between Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Media City | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R36 – Sobha Realty | Location Sheikh Zayed Road between Jumeirah Lake Towers and Dubai Marina | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R37 – DMCC | Location South end of JLT and Dubai Marina | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R38 – Jabal Ali | Location Jebel Ali Free Zone | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R39 – Ibn Battuta | Location Sheikh Zayed Road between D591 and D59 | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R40 – Energy | Location Sheikh Zayed Road near junction with road D57 | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R41 – Danube | Location Sheikh Zayed Road between E77 and D57 road junctions | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R42 – UAE Exchange | Location Sheikh Zayed Road by Downtown Street | Layout At Grade |
Name and Code R70 – The Gardens | Location Gardens Boulevard | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R71 – Discovery Gardens | Location West of Discovery Gardens | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R72 – Al Furjan | Location Between Discovery Gardens and Al Furjan | Layout Elevated |
Name and Code R73 – Jumeirah Golf Estates | Location Nearby D57 and E311 junctions | Layout Underground |
Name and Code R74 – Dubai Investment Park | Location By Green Community in DIP | Layout Underground |
Name and Code R76 – EXPO 2020 | Location By Green Community in DIP | Layout Elevated |
Red Line Metro Stations: Old Names
Visiting the emirate after a while? The names of the Dubai Metro route Red Line have been frequently changed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) during the last couple of years.
The nearest Red Line metro station can be harder to find if you are visiting after a while and see the names changed. Here is a list of the latest modifications.
Current Station Name | Previous Name |
|---|---|
Current Station Name Centrepoint | Previous Name Rashidiya |
Current Station Name Burjuman | Previous Name Khalid Bin Waleed |
Current Station Name Al Garhoud | Previous Name GGICO |
Current Station Name ADCB | Previous Name Al Karama |
Current Station Name max | Previous Name Al Jafiliya |
Current Station Name ONPASSIVE | Previous Name Noor Islamic Bank/Noor Bank/Al Safa |
Current Station Name Equiti | Previous Name First Gulf Bank/First Abu Dhabi Bank/ Umm Al Sheif |
Current Station Name InsuranceMarket | Previous Name Sharaf DG |
Current Station Name
Al Fardan Exchange | Previous Name Nakheel/Al Khail |
Current Station Name Sobha Realty | Previous Name Dubai Marina/DAMAC Properties |
Current Station Name DMCC | Previous Name Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) |
Current Station Name Jabal Ali | Previous Name Nakheel Harbour and Tower |
Current Station Name Danube | Previous Name Jebel Ali Industrial |
Current Station Name UAE Exchange | Previous Name Jebel Ali |
Interchange Stations
Which Red Line metro stations share interchanges with the Dubai Tram and other lines? Here is what you should know:
- DMCC (R37) and Sobha Realty (R36): Interchange between Metro and Tram.
- Burjuman (R19/G26) and Union (R18/G20): Interchange between Red and Green Lines.
Red Line Metro Map
The following map highlights both the green and red line metro routes:
Disclaimer: Al Khail has been renamed to Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station. Also, GGICO is now Al Garhoud Metro Station
Latest Updates
According to the Director of Rail Operation at RTA, Hassan Al Mutawa:
“Passengers will no longer need to interchange/swap at Jabal Ali metro station. The commuters travelling from Ibn Battuta Station to UAE Exchange can now benefit from a direct journey, while those heading to Gardens – Expo 2020 can conveniently board a train directly to their destination, explained Al Mutawa.”
Furthermore, all platforms will now feature passenger digital information screens, which will also be announced to improve commuter experiences.
FAQs about Red Line Metro Stations
What are metro fines?
Strict rules are in place to ensure that travel in the Dubai Metro is a safe and pleasant experience for everyone. Breaking these rules may incur fines. Make sure you are aware of the public transport fines in Dubai to avoid penalties.
What are Metro Red Line timings?
Red Line Metro timings are as follows:
- Monday to Thursday and Saturday: 05:00 am to 12:00 am
- Friday: 05:00 am to 01:00 am
- Sunday: 08:00 am to 12:00 am
How do I get around Dubai?
The driverless metro is part of the public transport services in Dubai. Other modes of transport in the emirate include public buses, trams and taxis.
That concludes our guide to the Red Line metro stations. Stay tuned to MyBayut for more updates on the latest happenings in the UAE.
