Dubai Metro Green Line – All 20 Stations, Route Map, Fares & Key Stops
Complete guide to the Dubai Metro Green Line — every station from Creek to Al Ras and Al Qusais, what each stop is near, how to reach the Gold Souk, Al Fahidi, Dubai Frame and Healthcare City by metro, how to transfer from the Red Line, fares, timings, and practical journey advice.
🟢 Route: Creek (G1) → BurJuman (G6) → Union (G17) → Al Ras (G20) / Al Qusais (G12)
🔄 Red Line transfer: Union (R7↔G17) and BurJuman (R8↔G6) — free, no re-tap
🏛️ Key destinations: Gold Souk · Spice Souk · Al Fahidi · Dubai Frame · BurJuman · Karama · DHCC · Al Jadaf
💳 Fares: Zone 1 AED 4 · Zone 2 AED 5 · All Zones AED 7.50 (Silver)
⏰ Opens: 05:00 weekdays · 10:00 Friday · 08:00 Sunday
What the Green Line Covers — and Why It Matters
The Green Line exists because the Red Line, despite its length, bypasses the heart of old Dubai — the creek waterfront, the souks, the historic Bur Dubai and Deira neighbourhoods, and the healthcare corridor. When RTA designed the metro, these dense urban areas required a separate line with more closely-spaced stations to serve the existing population rather than the newer Sheikh Zayed Road corridor.
For tourists, the Green Line unlocks the most authentically historic part of Dubai — the Gold Souk, Spice Souk, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, and Dubai Frame are all directly served. For residents in Deira, Karama, Oud Metha, and Al Qusais, the Green Line is their daily commuter line connecting them to BurJuman and Union for onward Red Line journeys.
All 20 Dubai Metro Green Line Stations in Order
The Green Line runs in a rough U-shape — south at Creek, north through Bur Dubai and Deira to Union, then splitting into two branches. Station numbers reflect the official RTA sequence. Stations marked 🔴🟢 are shared Red–Green interchange stations.
| # | Station | Key Landmark / Neighbourhood | Practical Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Creek | Dubai Frame, Zabeel Park, Al Kifaf | Southern terminus — Dubai Frame 15 min walk or short taxi |
| G2 | Al Jadaf | Dubai Culture Village, Al Jadaf dhow yard | Traditional dhow-building yard nearby — unique Dubai sight |
| G3 | Dubai Healthcare City | DHCC Phase 1, hospitals, clinics | Major private hospital cluster — Mediclinic City Hospital |
| G4 | Al Gubaiba | Bur Dubai waterfront, Al Seef | Al Seef heritage district, Abra crossing to Deira nearby |
| G5 | Al Fahidi | Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai Museum | 2-min walk to Dubai Museum entrance — closest metro stop |
| G6 | BurJuman 🔴🟢 | BurJuman Mall, Bur Dubai centre | Free Red Line transfer — direct mall connection above |
| G7 | Al Karama | Karama market, Karama residential | Famous budget shopping strip — copies, tailors, restaurants |
| G8 | Oud Metha | Lamcy Plaza, Oud Metha Road | Lamcy Plaza mall at station exit |
| G9 | Dubai Healthcare City 2 | Rashid Hospital, DHCC Phase 2 | Rashid Hospital — major government hospital |
| G10 | Al Nasr | Al Nasr residential, Al Nasr Club | Residential neighbourhood — less touristy, quieter |
| G11 | Etisalat | Etisalat HQ tower, Al Qusais entry | Named after Etisalat (e&) telecom HQ building opposite |
| G12 | Al Qusais | Al Qusais residential, industrial | North-east terminus — major residential end of line |
| G13 | Al Nahda | Al Nahda, near Sharjah border | Inter-emirate bus connections to Sharjah at nearby bus stop |
| G14 | Stadium | Al Wasl Sports Club, residential | Named after nearby football stadium |
| G15 | Abu Baker Al Siddique | Abu Baker Al Siddique Road, Deira | Dense Deira residential and commercial area |
| G16 | Salah Al Din | Naif area, central Deira | Naif market area — popular with residents |
| G17 | Union 🔴🟢 | Central Deira hub, Union Square | Free Red Line transfer — busiest interchange, multiple exits |
| G18 | Baniyas Square | Baniyas Road, Gold Souk edge | 5-min walk to Gold Souk main strip — Sikkat Al Khail Rd |
| G19 | Palm Deira | Northern Deira waterfront, Corniche | Access to northern Deira corniche area |
| G20 | Al Ras | Spice Souk, Gold Souk, Al Ras area | North-west terminus — closest station to Spice Souk |
Getting to Dubai's Top Sights via Green Line
These are the journeys most commonly made on the Green Line — each with the exact station, walking time, and any transfer needed from the Red Line.
🪙 Gold Souk
Station: Al Ras (G20) or Baniyas Square (G18)
From Red Line: Transfer at Union → 2–3 stops
Walk: 5 min from either station
Best station: Al Ras for Spice Souk entrance · Baniyas Square for Gold Souk main strip
🏛️ Al Fahidi / Dubai Museum
Station: Al Fahidi (G5)
From Red Line: Transfer at BurJuman → 1 stop south
Walk: 2 min to Dubai Museum entrance
Note: Al Fahidi historical wind-tower district is directly beside the station
🖼️ Dubai Frame
Station: Creek (G1)
From Red Line: Transfer at BurJuman → ride south to Creek (end of line)
Walk: 15 min or 5-min taxi from station
Note: Walk through Zabeel Park — pleasant route but long in summer heat
🏥 Dubai Healthcare City
Station: DHCC (G3) or DHCC 2 (G9)
From Red Line: Transfer at BurJuman → 2–3 stops
G3: DHCC Phase 1, Mediclinic City Hospital
G9: Rashid Hospital, DHCC Phase 2
🛍️ Karama Market
Station: Al Karama (G7)
From Red Line: Transfer at BurJuman → 1 stop north
Walk: 3 min to Karama shopping complex
Note: Famous for tailors, budget goods, and Indian restaurants
⛵ Al Seef / Dubai Creek
Station: Al Gubaiba (G4)
From Red Line: Transfer at BurJuman → 2 stops south
Walk: 5 min to Al Seef heritage waterfront
Note: Traditional Abra water taxi crossing to Deira available nearby
How to Transfer from Red Line to Green Line
Two transfer points exist — choosing the right one saves significant travel time. The rule is simple: if your Green Line destination is north of Union (Gold Souk, Al Ras, Al Qusais direction) — transfer at Union. If your destination is south of BurJuman (Al Fahidi, DHCC, Creek direction) — transfer at BurJuman.
| Your Destination | Transfer At | Direction on Green Line | Stops from Interchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Souk (Al Ras G20) | Union (R7/G17) | Toward Al Ras | 3 stops |
| Baniyas Square (G18) | Union (R7/G17) | Toward Al Ras | 1 stop |
| Al Nahda / Al Qusais (G12–G13) | Union (R7/G17) | Toward Al Qusais | 1–5 stops |
| Al Karama (G7) | BurJuman (R8/G6) | Toward Creek | 1 stop |
| Al Fahidi / Dubai Museum (G5) | BurJuman (R8/G6) | Toward Creek | 2 stops |
| Dubai Healthcare City (G3) | BurJuman (R8/G6) | Toward Creek | 3 stops |
| Al Jadaf (G2) | BurJuman (R8/G6) | Toward Creek | 4 stops |
| Creek / Dubai Frame (G1) | BurJuman (R8/G6) | Toward Creek | 5 stops |
Green Line Fares – Common Journey Examples
Green Line fares use the same zone system as the Red Line — the fare is calculated on your entire journey from tap-in to tap-out, including any Red Line section used to reach the Green Line interchange. You are never charged separately for the two segments.
| Journey | Lines Used | Silver Fare | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union → Al Ras (Gold Souk) | Green only | AED 4.00 | ~8 min |
| BurJuman → Al Fahidi | Green only | AED 4.00 | ~5 min |
| BurJuman → Creek (Dubai Frame) | Green only | AED 4.00 | ~12 min |
| Airport T3 → Gold Souk (Al Ras) | Red + Green via Union | AED 5.00 | ~25 min |
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall → Al Fahidi | Red + Green via BurJuman | AED 4.00 | ~18 min |
| Mall of Emirates → Dubai Frame (Creek) | Red + Green via BurJuman | AED 7.50 | ~35 min |
| Dubai Marina → Al Karama | Red + Green via BurJuman | AED 7.50 | ~30 min |
| Union → Al Qusais | Green only | AED 4.00 | ~15 min |
Green Line Operating Hours & Train Frequency
The Green Line follows the same RTA-wide timetable as the Red Line — same opening and closing times on all days. Train frequency is slightly lower than the Red Line due to lower passenger volumes, particularly outside peak hours and on weekends.
| Day | First Train | Last Train | Peak Frequency | Off-Peak Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 05:00 | 24:00 | Every 3–5 min | Every 7–10 min |
| Friday | 10:00 | 01:00 | Every 7–10 min | Every 10–15 min |
| Saturday | 05:00 | 24:00 | Every 5–8 min | Every 10–12 min |
| Sunday | 08:00 | 24:00 | Every 5–8 min | Every 10–12 min |