Business Bay to BurJuman by Dubai Metro
Business Bay to BurJuman is a direct Red Line ride - no train changes. Around 16 minutes, 7 stops, 1 zone, from AED 3.00 with a Silver Nol card.
Journey at a glance
~16 min
Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 3.00
Which train to board
Red Line At Business Bay, board the train towards Centrepoint - that is the destination shown on the platform screens and the train's front display. Ride 7 stops to BurJuman.
Station by station
| # | Station | Code | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Business Bay | R26 | 6 |
| 1 | Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | R25 | 6 |
| 2 | Financial Centre | R24 | 6 |
| 3 | Emirates Towers | R23 | 6 |
| 4 | World Trade Centre | R22 | 6 |
| 5 | Max | R21 | 6 |
| 6 | ADCB | R20 | 6 |
| End | BurJuman | R19/G26 | 6 |
What this journey costs
| Card / ticket | Fare |
|---|---|
| Silver Nol / Blue (personal) | AED 3.00 |
| Gold Class (marked cabin) | AED 6.00 |
| Red Ticket (standard) | AED 4.00 |
| Red Ticket (Gold) | AED 8.00 |
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: BurJuman to Business Bay route guide.
More routes from Business Bay
- Business Bay to Airport Terminal 3
- Business Bay to Airport Terminal 1
- Business Bay to Centrepoint
- Business Bay to City Centre Deira
- Business Bay to Al Rigga
- Business Bay to Union
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Frequently asked questions
Is the metro from Business Bay to BurJuman direct?
Yes - it is a direct Red Line journey with no train changes. Board towards Centrepoint and ride 7 stops.
How long does Business Bay to BurJuman take on the metro?
About 16 minutes for the 7-stop journey. 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 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 Business Bay?
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.