Your Ultimate Guide To The Dubai Metro

Dubai is one of seven emirates known worldwide for its ultramodern architecture, nightlife, development, luxury, and infrastructure. It’s a desired place for tourists from all over the world. Therefore, for Dubai, convenience comes first in serving its people and guests. Thus, the launch of Dubai Metro in 2009 has altered the entire landscape of the city. It has made getting around Dubai affordable and simpler. Are you planning a Dubai visit? Look no further than this handy guide to learn about Dubai’s metro time, fare, routes, stations, etc. 

Dubai Metro Timings

The metro has different times on weekdays and weekends, although it is operational throughout the week. Below is the day-wise list of Dubai metro timings for all the lines:

Dubai Metro Stations List

The Dubai metro network is fully automated and the world’s longest driverless public transportation service. It includes 49 stops, 9 of which are underground. The metro network has been planned for over 90 km, but the operational network currently stands at only 74.6 km. The Red Line, running between Al Rashdiya and the UAE exchange, stretches over 52.1 km and consists of 29 stops. The Green Line has a total length of 22.5 km and stops at over 20 stations. A new metro network with 7 stops is under construction, stretching over 15 km, and will serve residents living between Nakheel Harbour and Tower and Expo 2020. Below, you can see the latest list of stations.

• The Green Line Metro Station List

• The Red Line Metro Station List

• The New Route 2020 Red Line Extensions’ Metro Station List

Dubai Metro Ticket Price

Ticket prices vary depending on the number of zones and routes you travel on. Go through the quick breakdown of metro ticket fares and NOL cards.

• Dubai Metro Ticket Fares for NOL Cards

Below is the NOL card price list, which you can purchase for a single trip (Regular or Gold).

• Dubai Metro Monthly Pass

The monthly pass service provides an easy way for a regular traveller to use the pass multiple times throughout the month. NOL card users can benefit from the below service.

Other Types of Passes for Dubai Metro

If someone wants to use other metro passes, they can easily reduce/ increase the timespan of these passes and receive special concessions. 

• For Silver (In AED)

• For Gold

• For Concessions (Students and Senior Emiratis)

RTA Zones

Dubai city is subdivided into seven public transport zones, as featured in the Dubai metro station maps. With the beginning of Dubai metro Route 2020 stations, the metro covers 7 different town zones, including zones 1 to 6 and the additional Airport Free Zone. Any transfer between the Union Station and the Burjuman Station lines can be made. 

The number of zones you cross during your metro journey will calculate your total charge. All the RTA metro zones mentioned above also route passengers to other modes of transport such as bus stands, water buses, and trams. 

If a passenger is conducting a single journey via two different modes of transportation, it will be considered as one, but the transfer must be made within half an hour, i.e., 30 minutes.

Here is an in-depth description of the areas covered by the various zones: 

1- The innermost city comprises historical districts like Deira, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Bur Dubai. 

2- City Centres like Business Bay,  Jumeirah, and Al Shindagha

3- Industrial Areas like the Al Nahda and the Al Quoz

4- Outlying areas like Al Quoz Industrial Area 2 and Dubai Investments Park

5- Iconic neighbourhoods like Palm Jumeirah and Jebel Ali Port

6- Exterior of Dubai, including the  Gardens community and Dubai International Airport

7- Industrial zones like the Dubai World Central and Dubai Silicon Oasis

Dubai Metro App

After gathering all the details about Dubai’s metro, from its timings and station list to its operational zones, monthly pass, and ticket price, check out the Dubai Metro app to see metro fares from source to destination station. Also, this app helps you find the metro maps. This easy-to-use application also features the metro routes to help passengers board in the right direction without any hassle. 

Even if you are new to Dubai or you have just visited Dubai for a vacation, you must try a metro journey to go through the city in the most relaxing manner. Therefore, using the metro app will let you skip the language barrier by asking for directions from other passengers who might not know your language and who might confuse you by boarding in the wrong direction. 

Dubai Metro Map

The Metro is a convenient commuter service throughout the city. The metro trains in Dubai are operational on multiple lines, which take you to different regions. Thus, it becomes quite difficult for people at times to understand the metro station maps. For this reason, the map is subdivided into three parts to keep it simple for people to understand the entire route. 

• The schematic map (first map): the schematic metro station map displays the stations on both the Red and Green lines. It also represents the transport zones that the stations lie in. The details of the zones are useful for calculating the fare from the starting point to the endpoint. 

• The interactive map (second map): the interactive map of Dubai’s metro station map displays transport zones and stations on both lines. It also shows the Dubai Tram system route, hotels, shopping malls, the Palm monorail, and other tourist attractions. 

• The overlay map (third map): the overlay map of Dubai’s metro stations map displays Green and Red Lines that are overlaid on the map. 

Dubai Metro Careers

To get a job, you need to follow the below criteria and groom yourself well. Figure out the job vacancies in Dubai’s Metro Careers list from entry to advanced level. The Dubai Metro will improve your skills and pay you well, along with several perks like food, transportation, laundry, tax-free salary, and fully furnished accommodation. 

In a Nutshell

Be it your visit or your permanent residence in Dubai, the city never fails to serve you at its best. And the Dubai rail service is one of the best examples of how this opportunist emirate serves comfort to everyone. From a single trip and your daily commute to your permanent employment source, Dubai provides ease in every aspect to improve your life. The nominal charges for using the metro service make it affordable, and the long routes make it convenient for all the passengers to get through the city. But it’s good to go through the route map, stations, and ticket charges to keep your journey straight and smooth.

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