Union to Ibn Battuta by Dubai Metro
Union to Ibn Battuta 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 Union, board the train towards Life Pharmacy - that is the destination shown on the platform screens and the train's front display. Ride 18 stops to Ibn Battuta.
Station by station
| # | Station | Code | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Union | R18/G20 | 5 |
| 1 | BurJuman | R19/G26 | 6 |
| 2 | ADCB | R20 | 6 |
| 3 | Max | R21 | 6 |
| 4 | World Trade Centre | R22 | 6 |
| 5 | Emirates Towers | R23 | 6 |
| 6 | Financial Centre | R24 | 6 |
| 7 | Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | R25 | 6 |
| 8 | Business Bay | R26 | 6 |
| 9 | Garmin | R29 | 2 |
| 10 | Equiti | R31 | 2 |
| 11 | Mall of the Emirates | R32 | 2 |
| 12 | InsuranceMarket.ae | R33 | 2 |
| 13 | Dubai Internet City | R34 | 2 |
| 14 | Al Fardan Exchange | R35 | 2 |
| 15 | Sobha Realty | R36 | 2 |
| 16 | DMCC | R37 | 2 |
| 17 | National Paints | R38 | 2 |
| End | Ibn Battuta | R39 | 2 |
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: Ibn Battuta to Union route guide.
More routes from Union
- Union to Airport Terminal 3
- Union to Airport Terminal 1
- Union to Centrepoint
- Union to City Centre Deira
- Union to Al Rigga
- Union to BurJuman
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Frequently asked questions
Is the metro from Union to Ibn Battuta direct?
Yes - it is a direct Red Line journey with no train changes. Board towards Life Pharmacy and ride 18 stops.
How long does Union to Ibn Battuta 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 Union?
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.