How to get to Etihad Rail by metro
- Take the Red Line to Jumeirah Golf Estates. From central Dubai, board a train with destination Expo 2020; the Red Line splits at National Paints and trains to Life Pharmacy do not stop at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
- Leave the metro and follow the signs to the pedestrian bridge to the Etihad Rail station.
- Use your journey planner or the planner on the station page to check stops and the metro fare.
Metro times at Jumeirah Golf Estates
| Direction | Mon–Thu | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| towards Centrepoint | 5:08 am10:52 pm | 5:08 am11:56 pm | 5:08 am10:52 pm | 8:08 am10:56 pm |
| towards Expo 2020 | 5:14 am11:56 pm | 5:14 am1:00 am | 5:14 am11:56 pm | 8:24 am12:00 am |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Jumeirah Golf Estates. The highlighted column is today in Dubai. Source: RTA Dubai Metro station timetable; times follow station clocks and change on holidays and special events.
Etihad Rail at a glance
| Dubai station opened | 30 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Destinations | Abu Dhabi and Fujairah (Abu Dhabi–Dubai–Fujairah services) |
| Fares | From AED 39 (Comfort) and AED 109 (Premium) |
| Tickets | Etihad Rail app, website and station ticket machines |
| nol integration | One QR code for the train and Dubai Metro, tram and bus |
| Operator | Etihad Rail Mobility (Etihad Rail and Keolis) |
Timetables and journey times for each route are published by Etihad Rail; check its app before travelling. A separate high-speed line between Abu Dhabi and Dubai has been announced for around 2030.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Etihad Rail station in Dubai?
It is next to Jumeirah Golf Estates metro station on the Red Line (Route 2020 branch), connected to it by a dedicated pedestrian bridge. Some reports call the area Al Yalayis.
When did Etihad Rail start in Dubai?
Passenger trains started calling at the Dubai station on 30 September 2026, on services linking Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah.
How much is an Etihad Rail ticket from Dubai?
Fares start at AED 39 in Comfort Class and AED 109 in Premium Class, according to the launch announcement.
Can I use my nol card on Etihad Rail?
Etihad Rail tickets are booked in the Etihad Rail app, on its website or at station machines. Integration with nol lets you use a single QR code for the train and for Dubai Metro, tram and bus journeys.
How do I get to Etihad Rail by metro?
Take the Red Line towards Expo 2020 and get off at Jumeirah Golf Estates, then cross the pedestrian bridge. From central Dubai, any train marked Expo 2020 goes there; trains to Life Pharmacy do not.
Red Line
All 35 stations and the Expo 2020 branch.
Buses to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
Intercity buses from metro stations.
Metro timings
Today and last trains.
Reviewed 1 October 2026.