Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall to Creek by Dubai Metro
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall to Creek is a two-train journey with one change at BurJuman - cross-platform, signposted, and included in one fare. Around 28 minutes, 10 stops, 1 zone, from AED 3.00 with a Silver Nol card.
Journey at a glance
~28 min
Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 3.00
Which train to board
Red Line At Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, board the train towards Centrepoint - that is the destination shown on the platform screens and the train's front display. Ride 6 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 | Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | R25 | 6 |
| 1 | Financial Centre | R24 | 6 |
| 2 | Emirates Towers | R23 | 6 |
| 3 | World Trade Centre | R22 | 6 |
| 4 | Max | R21 | 6 |
| 5 | ADCB | R20 | 6 |
| 6 | BurJuman ← change trains here | R19/G26 | 6 |
| 7 | Oud Metha | G27 | 6 |
| 8 | Dubai Healthcare City | G28 | 6 |
| 9 | Al Jadaf | G29 | 6 |
| End | Creek | G30 | 6 |
What this journey costs
| Card / ticket | Fare |
|---|---|
| Silver Nol / Blue (personal) | AED 3.00 |
| Gold Class (front cabin) | AED 6.00 |
| Red Ticket (standard) | AED 4.00 |
| Red Ticket (Gold) | AED 8.00 |
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 Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall 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 28 minutes including the change, so be through the gates at Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall by around 11:02 PM on Monday-Sunday nights, or 12:02 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 Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall route guide.
More routes from Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall
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- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall to Centrepoint
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Frequently asked questions
Is the metro from Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall 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 Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall to Creek take on the metro?
About 28 minutes for the 10-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 3.00 with a Silver or Blue Nol card (1 zone), AED 6.00 in Gold Class, and AED 4.00 on a paper Red Ticket. Cash is not accepted on board - buy or top up a card first.
When is the last metro from Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall?
Be through the gates by around 11:02 PM most nights, or 12:02 AM on Fridays, to complete this 28-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.