Airport Terminal 1 to Al Ghubaiba by Dubai Metro
Airport Terminal 1 to Al Ghubaiba is a two-train journey with one change at BurJuman - inside the paid area and included in one fare; follow platform signs. Around 22 minutes, 7 stops, 2 zones, from AED 5.00 with a Silver Nol card.
Journey at a glance
~22 min
Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 5.00
Which train to board
Red Line At Airport Terminal 1, board the train towards Expo 2020 or Life Pharmacy (either service) - that is the destination shown on the platform screens and the train's front display. Ride 5 stops to BurJuman.
Green Line At BurJuman, follow the Green Line signs and board the train towards e&. Ride 2 stops to Al Ghubaiba.
The change at BurJuman is a normal part of the network - keep your Nol card in your pocket (do not tap out) and the whole journey counts as one fare.
Station by station
| # | Station | Code | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Airport Terminal 1 | R14 | 5 |
| 1 | Al Garhoud | R15 | 5 |
| 2 | City Centre Deira | R16 | 5 |
| 3 | Al Rigga | R17 | 5 |
| 4 | Union | R18/G20 | 5 |
| 5 | BurJuman ← change trains here | R19/G26 | 6 |
| 6 | Sharaf DG | G25 | 6 |
| End | Al Ghubaiba | G24 | 6 |
What this journey costs
| Card / ticket | Fare |
|---|---|
| Silver Nol / Blue (personal) | AED 5.00 |
| Gold Class (marked cabin) | AED 10.00 |
| Red Ticket (standard) | AED 6.00 |
| Red Ticket (Gold) | AED 12.00 |
This is the published fare for one journey. RTA’s current fare page does not list an automatic daily cap. If you need unlimited trips for one calendar day, compare the separate 1-day Red Ticket Travel Pass on the fares page.
Check the first and last departure
Network hours are not departure times at every station. Check RTA or S’hail for your station, direction and travel date. Do not work backwards from network closing time to guess the last train, especially when changing lines or catching a flight. Network hours and timetable links.
Coming back?
The reverse trip uses the same fare calculation, but departure times and waits can differ: Al Ghubaiba to Airport Terminal 1 route guide.
More routes from Airport Terminal 1
- Airport Terminal 1 to Airport Terminal 3
- Airport Terminal 1 to Centrepoint
- Airport Terminal 1 to City Centre Deira
- Airport Terminal 1 to Al Rigga
- Airport Terminal 1 to Union
- Airport Terminal 1 to BurJuman
Or price any station pair instantly with the fare calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Is the metro from Airport Terminal 1 to Al Ghubaiba direct?
Almost - you change trains once at BurJuman. The transfer is inside the paid area, takes a few minutes, and the whole trip counts as one fare.
How long does Airport Terminal 1 to Al Ghubaiba take on the metro?
About 22 minutes for the 7-stop journey, including the change at BurJuman. This is a rough formula: two minutes per stop, six per train change and a two-minute allowance. Add time for walks, waits and disruptions.
How much does this journey cost?
AED 5.00 with a Silver or Blue Nol card (2 zones), AED 10.00 in Gold Class, and AED 6.00 on a paper Red Ticket. Cash is not accepted on board - buy or top up a card first.
When is the last metro from Airport Terminal 1?
Check the first and last departure for your station, direction and travel date in the RTA timetable or S’hail. Network closing time cannot safely be converted into a last boarding time for this route.
Can I take luggage on this route?
Yes - two pieces per passenger (one large + one carry-on size). There is no extra charge for luggage. See the luggage guide for size details and airport-station tips.
Route and fares are computed from our stored network dataset - the same data behind the interactive map. Journey time is an estimate; for live departures use the RTA S'hail app.