Red Line stations in order
- Centrepoint formerly Al RashidiyaZone 5
- EmiratesZone 5
- Airport Terminal 3Zone 5
- Airport Terminal 1Zone 5
- Al Garhoud formerly GarhoudZone 5
- City Centre Deira formerly Deira City CentreZone 5
- Al RiggaZone 5
- Unionchange to Green LineZone 5
- BurJuman formerly Khalid Bin Al Waleedchange to Green LineZone 6
- ADCB formerly Al KaramaZone 6
- Max formerly Al JafiliyaZone 6
- World Trade CentreZone 6
- Emirates TowersZone 6
- Financial CentreZone 6
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai MallZone 6
- Business BayZone 6
- Garmin formerly OnpassiveZone 2
- Equiti formerly Umm Al SheifZone 2
- Mall of the EmiratesZone 2
- InsuranceMarket formerly MashreqZone 2
- Dubai Internet CityZone 2
- Al Fardan Exchange formerly Al KhailZone 2
- Sobha Realty formerly DAMAC PropertiesZone 2
- DMCC formerly Jumeirah Lakes TowersZone 2
- National Paints formerly Jabal Alibranch to Expo 2020Zone 2
- Ibn BattutaZone 2
- EnergyZone 2
- Danube formerly Jebel Ali IndustrialZone 2
- Life Pharmacy formerly UAE Exchange
Route 2020 branch: National Paints to Expo 2020
- The GardensZone 2
- Discovery GardensZone 2
- Al FurjanZone 2
- Jumeirah Golf EstatesZone 3
- Dubai Investment ParkZone 1
- Expo 2020Zone 1
Route 2020 added 15 km and 7 stations to the Red Line, opened 8 July 2020. The branch serves The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai Investment Park and Expo City Dubai.
Red Line routes and frequency
Red Line runs three routes in peak hours: Centrepoint-Life Pharmacy, Centrepoint-Expo 2020, and (peak only, 7-9am and 4-7pm) Centrepoint-Al Fardan Exchange. Peak intervals: Centrepoint-Al Fardan Exchange every 2 min; Al Fardan Exchange-National Paints every 4 min; National Paints-Expo 2020 and National Paints-Life Pharmacy every 8 min. Third route added 12% Red Line capacity.
Red Line key facts
| Length | 67.1 km |
|---|---|
| Stations | 35 (29 main route + 6 Route 2020) |
| Opened | 9 September 2009 |
| Terminals | Centrepoint, Life Pharmacy and Expo 2020 |
| Interchanges | Union and BurJuman |
| Operation | Driverless (automated) trains |
| Hours | Mon–Thu and Sat 5 am–midnight, Fri 5 am–1 am, Sun 8 am–midnight |
Frequently asked questions
How many stations are on the Red Line?
35: 29 on the main route from Centrepoint to Life Pharmacy and 6 on the Route 2020 branch from National Paints to Expo 2020.
How long is the Dubai Metro Red Line?
67.1 km, including the 15 km Route 2020 branch. It opened on 9 September 2009.
Where does the Red Line split?
At National Paints (formerly Jebel Ali). Trains continue either to Life Pharmacy or to Expo 2020; the destination is shown on the train and on the platform screens.
Does the Red Line go to the airport?
Yes. Airport Terminal 1 and Airport Terminal 3 are Red Line stations. Terminal 2 has no metro station.
What are the Red Line timings?
5:00 am to midnight Monday to Thursday and Saturday, 5:00 am to 1:00 am on Friday, and 8:00 am to midnight on Sunday.
Green Line
20 stations, e& to Creek through old Dubai.
Blue Line
Under construction, opening 9 September 2029.
Zones
Fare zone of every station.
Reviewed 1 October 2026.