Dubai Metro Red Line – All 35 Stations, Route Map & Key Stops

The definitive guide to the Dubai Metro Red Line — every station from Rashidiya to UAE Exchange, interchange points with the Green Line, key landmark stops, zone breakdown, travel times, and how to use your NOL card on the Red Line.

35 Stations
52.1 km Route Length
2 Interchange Stations
~75 min End-to-End Time
3 Airport Terminals Served
Red Line at a Glance: The Dubai Metro Red Line runs east–west across Dubai — from Rashidiya (near Dubai Airport) through Deira, Bur Dubai, Downtown, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Jumeirah to UAE Exchange in Al Quoz. It serves Dubai Airport T1, T2 and T3, both Green Line interchange stations (Union and BurJuman), and landmark stops including Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and DMCC/Dubai Marina.

All Dubai Metro Red Line Stations – Rashidiya to UAE Exchange

The Red Line runs broadly along Sheikh Zayed Road and Omar Bin Al Khattab Road, connecting the eastern airport district to the western residential and business corridors. Stations marked 🔴🟢 are interchange points where passengers can transfer to the Green Line without paying an additional fare — simply walk between platforms.

# Station Name Key Landmark / Area Note
R1RashidiyaRashidiya residential areaEastern terminus
R2Airport Terminal 1DXB Terminal 1 & 2Direct airport access
R3Airport Terminal 3DXB Terminal 3 (Emirates)Largest Dubai airport terminal
R4GGICOAl Garhoud business district
R5Deira City CentreDeira City Centre MallPopular shopping destination
R6Al RiggaDeira hotel & retail strip
R7UnionCentral Deira hub🔴🟢 Green Line interchange
R8BurJumanBurJuman Mall, Bur Dubai🔴🟢 Green Line interchange
R9Khalid Bin Al WaleedComputer Street, Bur Dubai
R10Al FahidiAl Fahidi Historical NeighbourhoodDubai Museum nearby
R11Al GhubaibaAl Seef, Dubai CreekAbra & Water Bus connections
R12Al JafiliyaZabeel Park area
R13World Trade CentreDWTC, Za'abeelMajor convention centre
R14Emirates TowersEmirates Towers, DIFC edge
R15Financial CentreDIFC, Gate VillageDubai's financial hub
R16Burj Khalifa / Dubai MallBurj Khalifa, The Dubai MallBusiest Red Line station
R17Business BayBusiness Bay towers, canal
R18Noor BankAl Quoz residential
R19First Abu Dhabi BankAl Quoz commercial
R20Mall of the EmiratesMall of the Emirates, Ski DubaiMajor transfer hub
R21Al BarshaAl Barsha residential
R22Sharaf DGAl Barsha / E311 corridor
R23Al SafaJumeirah / Al Safa Park area
R24Dubai Internet CityDIC tech campusGoogle, Microsoft, LinkedIn offices
R25Nakheel Harbour & TowerPalm Jumeirah gatewayPalm Monorail connection nearby
R26DMCCJLT, DMCC free zoneMajor JLT residential hub
R27Dubai MarinaThe Walk, Marina MallTram interchange point
R28DAMAC PropertiesMarina waterfront
R29Sobha RealtySports City corridor
R30Dubai HillsDubai Hills Estate
R31Jumeirah Golf EstatesGolf community
R32Dubai Expo CityExpo 2020 siteRoute 2020 extension
R33Al FurjanAl Furjan residentialRoute 2020 extension
R34Discovery GardensIbn Battuta areaRoute 2020 extension
R35UAE ExchangeAl Quoz / Al Furjan westWestern terminus

Key Red Line Stops – What's Nearby & Why They Matter

Not all 35 stations are equal in daily usage. The following stations handle the highest passenger volumes and serve the most important destinations — knowing these saves time when planning your Dubai journey.

✈️ Airport T3 (R3)

Direct underground connection to Dubai Airport Terminal 3 — Emirates, Qantas, Qantas codeshares. Walk from metro to check-in is under 5 minutes via covered walkway.

✈️ Airport T1 (R2)

Serves Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Flydubai, Air Arabia, and international carriers. Paid shuttle bus connects T2 from T1 arrivals area.

🔄 Union (R7)

Red–Green Line interchange. One of the busiest stations in the network. Free transfer between lines within the paid zone — no extra fare tap needed.

🔄 BurJuman (R8)

Second Red–Green interchange. Direct connection to BurJuman Mall above. Free transfer to Green Line. Serves Bur Dubai's main commercial strip.

🏙️ Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (R16)

Busiest station on the Red Line. 10-min air-conditioned walkway to Dubai Mall. Fountains show visible from station exit. Evening queues can be long — arrive 20 mins early for fountain show nights.

🛍️ Mall of the Emirates (R20)

Direct entrance to Mall of the Emirates — Ski Dubai, Harvey Nichols, over 600 stores. One of Dubai's most-used Red Line stops for residents and tourists alike.

🚋 Dubai Marina (R27)

Red Line connection point for Dubai Tram — exit station and walk to tram stop for JBR, Palm Jumeirah Gateway, and Jumeirah Beach Residence without separate fare charge if using monthly pass.

🏛️ Dubai Expo City (R32)

Route 2020 extension station serving the legacy Expo 2020 site — now home to District 2020. Significantly less crowded than central Red Line stations.

Red Line to Green Line – How Interchanges Work

Transferring between the Red and Green lines at Union or BurJuman is free — you remain inside the paid fare zone and walk between platforms without tapping out and back in. The fare for your full journey (origin to final destination across both lines) is calculated as one continuous journey. If you exit the paid zone at an interchange and re-enter, a second fare is charged — always stay inside the fare gates when transferring.

✓ Journey planning tip: To reach any Green Line station from anywhere on the Red Line, transfer at Union (northern Green Line) or BurJuman (southern Green Line). Union gives access to stations toward Al Qusais and Creek; BurJuman connects toward Al Jadaf and Dubai Healthcare City.

Using Your NOL Card on the Red Line

All Dubai Metro Red Line stations use the same NOL card tap-in/tap-out system — touch your card on the green reader to enter and again on exit. The system calculates the zones crossed and deducts the correct fare automatically. Always tap out — failing to tap out on exit results in the maximum All Zones fare being charged regardless of actual distance travelled.

Example Journey Zones Silver Fare Gold Fare
Airport T3 → Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Zone 2 AED 5.00 AED 10.00
Airport T3 → UAE Exchange All Zones AED 7.50 AED 14.00
Union → BurJuman Zone 1 AED 4.00 AED 8.00
Mall of Emirates → Dubai Marina Zone 1 AED 4.00 AED 8.00
Rashidiya → UAE Exchange (full line) All Zones AED 7.50 AED 14.00
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dubai Metro Red Line

How many stations are on the Dubai Metro Red Line?
The Dubai Metro Red Line has 35 stations running 52.1 km from Rashidiya in the east to UAE Exchange in the west. It includes 3 airport stations (T1, T2, T3) and 2 interchange stations with the Green Line (Union and BurJuman).
Which Red Line station is closest to Dubai Mall?
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station (R16) is the dedicated stop for The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. An air-conditioned pedestrian bridge connects the station directly to the mall — approximately 10 minutes walk. Follow signs for "Dubai Mall Link Bridge" on exit.
How long does the Red Line take end to end?
A full end-to-end journey from Rashidiya to UAE Exchange takes approximately 75 minutes. From Dubai Airport T3 to Dubai Marina takes approximately 35–40 minutes. From T3 to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall is approximately 20 minutes.
Does the Red Line go to Dubai Marina?
Yes. Dubai Marina station (R27) is on the Red Line and connects to the Dubai Tram for JBR and further access into the Marina waterfront. DMCC station (R26) also serves Jumeirah Lakes Towers which is walkable to parts of Dubai Marina.
Can I transfer from Red Line to Green Line for free?
Yes. Transfers between the Red and Green Line at Union or BurJuman are free — you stay inside the paid fare zone and walk between platforms. Your full journey (origin to final destination) is charged as one trip. Do not exit through fare gates when transferring.

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