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 Red Line metro stations in Dubai can help new visitors navigate their way through the city more easily.
About Red Line Metro
The Dubai Metro is currently made up of 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.
Official inauguration of the Red Line’s first section 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 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 2020, became operational a few years ago.
It takes approximately an hour and 14 minutes to travel from Centrepoint to Expo 2020 or cover all Red Line Metro stations.
Red Line Metro Stations List
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Name and Code
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Location
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Layout
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|---|---|---|
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Name and Code
R11 – Centrepoint
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Location
Al Rashidiya
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R12 – Emirates
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Location
Garhoud (junction of Airport Road and Marrakech Street)
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R13 – Airport Terminal 3
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Location
DXB Airport Terminal 3
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R14 – Airport Terminal 1
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Location
DXB Airport Terminal 1
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R15 – GGICO
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Location
Garhoud
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R16 – City Centre Deira
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Location
Port Saeed
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Layout
Underground
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Name and Code
R17 – Al Rigga
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Location
Al Rigga
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Layout
Underground
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Name and Code
R18 – Union
|
Location
Al Rigga (near Dubai Creek)
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Layout
Underground
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Name and Code
R19 – Burjuman
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Location
Intersection of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street and Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road
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Layout
Underground
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Name and Code
R20 – ADCB
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Location
Al Karama
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R21 – max
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Location
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road between Zabeel Park and Al Jafiliya
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R22 – World Trade Centre
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Location
Sheikh Zayed Road between Dubai World Trade Centre and Al Satwa
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R23 – Emirates Towers
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Location
Sheikh Zayed Road nearby Museum of the Future
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R24 – Financial Centre
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Location
Between DIFC and Al Satwa
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R25 – Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall
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Location
Downtown Dubai
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R26 – Business Bay
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Location
South of Downtown Dubai (near Safa Park)
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R29 – ONPASSIVE
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Location
Sheikh Zayed Road between Al Safa and Al Quoz
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R31 – Equiti
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Location
Sheikh Zayed Road near the major junction with Umm Suqeim Street
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R32 – Mall of the Emirates
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Location
Sheikh Zayed Road, between Al Sufouh and Al Barsha
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R33 – InsuranceMarket
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Location
Sheikh Zayed Road, between Al Barsha and Al Sufouh
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R34 – Dubai Internet City
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Location
Sheikh Zayed Road between Dubai Internet City and Barsha Heights (TECOM)
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R35 – Al Khail
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Location
Sheikh Zayed Road between Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Media City
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R36 – Sobha Realty
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Location
Sheikh Zayed Road between Jumeirah Lake Towers and Dubai Marina
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R37 – DMCC
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Location
South end of JLT and Dubai Marina
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R38 – Jabal Ali
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Location
Jebel Ali Free Zone
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R39 – Ibn Battuta
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Location
Sheikh Zayed Road between D591 and D59
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R40 – Energy
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Location
Sheikh Zayed Road near junction with road D57
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R41 – Danube
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Location
Sheikh Zayed Road between E77 and D57 road junctions
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R42 – UAE Exchange
|
Location
Sheikh Zayed Road by Downtown Street
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Layout
At Grade
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Name and Code
R70 – The Gardens
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Location
Gardens Boulevard
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R71 – Discovery Gardens
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Location
West of Discovery Gardens
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R72 – Al Furjan
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Location
Between Discovery Gardens and Al Furjan
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Layout
Elevated
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Name and Code
R73 – Jumeirah Golf Estates
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Location
Nearby D57 and E311 junctions
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Layout
Underground
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Name and Code
R74 – Dubai Investment Park
|
Location
By Green Community in DIP
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Layout
Underground
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Name and Code
R76 – EXPO 2020
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Location
By Green Community in DIP
|
Layout
Elevated
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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.
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Current Station Name
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Previous Name
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|---|---|
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Current Station Name
Centrepoint
|
Previous Name
Rashidiya
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Current Station Name
Burjuman
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Previous Name
Khalid Bin Waleed
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Current Station Name
ADCB
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Previous Name
Al Karama
|
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Current Station Name
max
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Previous Name
Al Jafiliya
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Current Station Name
ONPASSIVE
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Previous Name
Noor Islamic Bank/Noor Bank/Al Safa
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|
Current Station Name
Equiti
|
Previous Name
First Gulf Bank/First Abu Dhabi Bank/ Umm Al Sheif
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|
Current Station Name
InsuranceMarket
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Previous Name
Sharaf DG
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Current Station Name
Al Khail
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Previous Name
Nakheel
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Current Station Name
Sobha Realty
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Previous Name
Dubai Marina/DAMAC Properties
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|
Current Station Name
DMCC
|
Previous Name
Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
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|
Current Station Name
Jabal Ali
|
Previous Name
Nakheel Harbour and Tower
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|
Current Station Name
Danube
|
Previous Name
Jebel Ali Industrial
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|
Current Station Name
UAE Exchange
|
Previous Name
Jebel Ali
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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.
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 the timings for the Red Line stations?
- 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 Metro is part of the public transport services in Dubai. Other modes of transport in the emirate include public buses, trams and taxis among others.
That concludes our guide on the Red Line metro stations. Stay tuned to MyBayut for more updates on the latest happenings in the UAE.
