DMCC to Union by Dubai Metro
DMCC to Union is a direct Red Line ride - no train changes. Around 34 minutes, 16 stops, 3 zones, from AED 7.50 with a Silver Nol card.
Journey at a glance
~34 min
Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 7.50
Which train to board
Red Line At DMCC, board the train towards Centrepoint - that is the destination shown on the platform screens and the train's front display. Ride 16 stops to Union.
Station by station
| # | Station | Code | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | DMCC | R37 | 2 |
| 1 | Sobha Realty | R36 | 2 |
| 2 | Al Fardan Exchange | R35 | 2 |
| 3 | Dubai Internet City | R34 | 2 |
| 4 | InsuranceMarket.ae | R33 | 2 |
| 5 | Mall of the Emirates | R32 | 2 |
| 6 | Equiti | R31 | 2 |
| 7 | ONPASSIVE | R29 | 2 |
| 8 | Business Bay | R26 | 6 |
| 9 | Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | R25 | 6 |
| 10 | Financial Centre | R24 | 6 |
| 11 | Emirates Towers | R23 | 6 |
| 12 | World Trade Centre | R22 | 6 |
| 13 | Max | R21 | 6 |
| 14 | ADCB | R20 | 6 |
| 15 | BurJuman | R19/G26 | 6 |
| End | Union | R18/G20 | 5 |
What this journey costs
| Card / ticket | Fare |
|---|---|
| Silver Nol / Blue (personal) | AED 7.50 |
| Gold Class (front cabin) | AED 15.00 |
| Red Ticket (standard) | AED 8.50 |
| Red Ticket (Gold) | AED 17.00 |
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 DMCC 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 34 minutes, so be through the gates at DMCC by around 11:11 PM on Monday-Sunday nights, or 12:11 AM on Friday nights (later close). Full table on the timings page.
Coming back?
The reverse trip is the same fare and time: Union to DMCC route guide.
More routes from DMCC
- DMCC to Airport Terminal 3
- DMCC to Airport Terminal 1
- DMCC to Centrepoint
- DMCC to City Centre Deira
- DMCC to Al Rigga
- DMCC to BurJuman
Or price any station pair instantly with the fare calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Is the metro from DMCC to Union direct?
Yes - it is a direct Red Line journey with no train changes. Board towards Centrepoint and ride 16 stops.
How long does DMCC to Union take on the metro?
About 34 minutes for the 16-stop journey. 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 7.50 with a Silver or Blue Nol card (3 zones), AED 15.00 in Gold Class, and AED 8.50 on a paper Red Ticket. Cash is not accepted on board - buy or top up a card first.
When is the last metro from DMCC?
Be through the gates by around 11:11 PM most nights, or 12:11 AM on Fridays, to complete this 34-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.