Gold Souq to Al Rigga by Dubai Metro
Gold Souq to Al Rigga is a two-train journey with one change at Union - cross-platform, signposted, and included in one fare. Around 14 minutes, 3 stops, 1 zone, from AED 3.00 with a Silver Nol card.
Journey at a glance
~14 min
Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 3.00
Which train to board
Green Line At Gold Souq, board the train towards e& - that is the destination shown on the platform screens and the train's front display. Ride 2 stops to Union.
Red Line At Union, follow the Red Line signs and board the train towards Centrepoint. Ride 1 stops to Al Rigga.
The change at Union 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 | Gold Souq | G22 | 5 |
| 1 | Baniyas Square | G21 | 5 |
| 2 | Union ← change trains here | R18/G20 | 5 |
| End | Al Rigga | R17 | 5 |
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 Gold Souq 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 14 minutes including the change, so be through the gates at Gold Souq by around 11:16 PM on Monday-Sunday nights, or 12:16 AM on Friday nights (later close). Full table on the timings page.
Coming back?
The reverse trip is the same fare and time: Al Rigga to Gold Souq route guide.
More routes from Gold Souq
- Gold Souq to Airport Terminal 3
- Gold Souq to Airport Terminal 1
- Gold Souq to Centrepoint
- Gold Souq to City Centre Deira
- Gold Souq to Union
- Gold Souq to BurJuman
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Frequently asked questions
Is the metro from Gold Souq to Al Rigga direct?
Almost - you change trains once at Union. The transfer is inside the paid area, takes a few minutes, and the whole trip counts as one fare.
How long does Gold Souq to Al Rigga take on the metro?
About 14 minutes for the 3-stop journey, including the change at Union. 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 Gold Souq?
Be through the gates by around 11:16 PM most nights, or 12:16 AM on Fridays, to complete this 14-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.