Ibn Battuta to Union by Dubai Metro
Ibn Battuta to Union is a direct Red Line ride - no train changes. Around 38 minutes, 18 stops, 3 zones, from AED 7.50 with a Silver Nol card.
Journey at a glance
~38 min
Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 7.50
Which train to board
Red Line At Ibn Battuta, board the train towards Centrepoint - that is the destination shown on the platform screens and the train's front display. Ride 18 stops to Union.
Station by station
| # | Station | Code | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Ibn Battuta | R39 | 2 |
| 1 | National Paints | R38 | 2 |
| 2 | DMCC | R37 | 2 |
| 3 | Sobha Realty | R36 | 2 |
| 4 | Al Fardan Exchange | R35 | 2 |
| 5 | Dubai Internet City | R34 | 2 |
| 6 | InsuranceMarket.ae | R33 | 2 |
| 7 | Mall of the Emirates | R32 | 2 |
| 8 | Equiti | R31 | 2 |
| 9 | Garmin | R29 | 2 |
| 10 | Business Bay | R26 | 6 |
| 11 | Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | R25 | 6 |
| 12 | Financial Centre | R24 | 6 |
| 13 | Emirates Towers | R23 | 6 |
| 14 | World Trade Centre | R22 | 6 |
| 15 | Max | R21 | 6 |
| 16 | ADCB | R20 | 6 |
| 17 | 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 (marked cabin) | AED 15.00 |
| Red Ticket (standard) | AED 8.50 |
| Red Ticket (Gold) | AED 17.00 |
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: Union to Ibn Battuta route guide.
More routes from Ibn Battuta
- Ibn Battuta to Airport Terminal 3
- Ibn Battuta to Airport Terminal 1
- Ibn Battuta to Centrepoint
- Ibn Battuta to City Centre Deira
- Ibn Battuta to Al Rigga
- Ibn Battuta to BurJuman
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Frequently asked questions
Is the metro from Ibn Battuta to Union direct?
Yes - it is a direct Red Line journey with no train changes. Board towards Centrepoint and ride 18 stops.
How long does Ibn Battuta to Union take on the metro?
About 38 minutes for the 18-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 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 Ibn Battuta?
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.