Dubai Metro route guides: station to station

Last verified July 2026 · Source: RTA (rta.ae) · Unofficial guide — for live updates use the RTA S’hail app

Pick a journey and get the full picture in one page: which train to board and in which direction, every station you will pass, the exact fare for all four card types, and when to catch the last train. All of it is computed from our verified network dataset, so station names are always current. Need a pair that is not listed? The fare calculator prices any two stations instantly - and links to the matching route guide.

Station-to-station directions computed from our verified network graph. Pick a journey below or use the fare calculator for any pair.

From the airport (Terminal 3)

From Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall

From Union (city centre)

From Mall of the Emirates

From the Marina (Sobha Realty)

From Expo City (Expo 2020)

How these guides work

Every route page is generated from the same dataset that powers our interactive map and fare calculator: the station graph, the RTA zone model and the current fare matrix. When the RTA renames a station or changes a fare, one data update corrects every route at once. Journey times are estimates (about two minutes per stop plus interchange time); for live departures use the RTA S'hail app.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate are the journey times?

They are computed estimates - about two minutes per stop plus a margin for interchanges - and they land within a few minutes of real journeys. We deliberately do not publish invented per-minute timetables; the metro runs every 2-7 minutes, so your total barely depends on the clock.

Do I need a different ticket if my route changes lines?

No. A change at Union or BurJuman happens inside the paid area and the whole journey counts as one fare, priced by the zones you cross. Do not tap out at the interchange.

Can I get a route that is not listed here?

Yes - every station pair on the network has a route page. Use the fare calculator to pick any origin and destination, and follow the route guide link in the result.