Al Rigga to Creek by Dubai Metro
Al Rigga to Creek is a two-train journey with one change at BurJuman - cross-platform, signposted, and included in one fare. Around 20 minutes, 6 stops, 2 zones, from AED 5.00 with a Silver Nol card.
Journey at a glance
~20 min
Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 5.00
Which train to board
Red Line At Al Rigga, 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 2 stops to BurJuman.
Green Line At BurJuman, follow the Green Line signs and board the train towards Creek. Ride 4 stops to Creek.
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 | Al Rigga | R17 | 5 |
| 1 | Union | R18/G20 | 5 |
| 2 | BurJuman ← change trains here | R19/G26 | 6 |
| 3 | Oud Metha | G27 | 6 |
| 4 | Dubai Healthcare City | G28 | 6 |
| 5 | Al Jadaf | G29 | 6 |
| End | Creek | G30 | 6 |
What this journey costs
| Card / ticket | Fare |
|---|---|
| Silver Nol / Blue (personal) | AED 5.00 |
| Gold Class (front cabin) | AED 10.00 |
| Red Ticket (standard) | AED 6.00 |
| Red Ticket (Gold) | AED 12.00 |
Regular travel on a Silver or Blue Nol card stops charging at the AED 14 daily cap - if you make this trip both ways plus another journey in one day, the cap usually kicks in. Details on the fares page, myths included.
First and last trains for this route
Stations open at 5:00 AM (Sunday 8:00 AM), and first trains dispatch from several points along each line at once - so your first departure from Al Rigga is within roughly ten minutes of opening. We publish estimates, not invented per-minute times: check the station screens or the S'hail app for the exact next train.
For the last train, work backwards from closing: this journey takes about 20 minutes including the change, so be through the gates at Al Rigga by around 11:10 PM on Monday-Sunday nights, or 12:10 AM on Friday nights (later close). Full table on the timings page.
Coming back?
The reverse trip is the same fare and time: Creek to Al Rigga route guide.
More routes from Al Rigga
- Al Rigga to Airport Terminal 3
- Al Rigga to Airport Terminal 1
- Al Rigga to Centrepoint
- Al Rigga to City Centre Deira
- Al Rigga to Union
- Al Rigga to BurJuman
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Frequently asked questions
Is the metro from Al Rigga to Creek 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 Al Rigga to Creek take on the metro?
About 20 minutes for the 6-stop journey, including the change at BurJuman. Trains run every 2-4 minutes at peak times and every 5-7 minutes off-peak, so waiting time barely changes the total.
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 Al Rigga?
Be through the gates by around 11:10 PM most nights, or 12:10 AM on Fridays, to complete this 20-minute journey before the network closes. Gates stop admitting passengers shortly before the official closing time.
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, fares and times are computed from our verified network dataset - the same data behind the interactive map. Journey time is an estimate; for live departures use the RTA S'hail app.