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Next stations from Max
Max station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 11 of 29 on the Red Line main route |
| Fare zone | Zone 6 |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Opened | 9 September 2009 |
| Area | Al Jafiliya |
| Arabic name | ماكس |
| Former names | Al Jafiliya |
Max first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Max in each direction, from RTA's official station timetable. The last train from a station is often well before midnight, especially towards the far end of the line.
| Direction | Mon–Thu | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| towards Centrepoint | 5:04 am11:43 pm | 5:04 am12:43 am | 5:04 am11:43 pm | 8:06 am11:42 pm |
| towards Expo 2020 | 5:12 am11:10 pm | 5:12 am12:14 am | 5:12 am11:10 pm | 8:02 am11:14 pm |
| towards Life Pharmacy | 5:09 am11:14 pm | 5:09 am12:10 am | 5:09 am11:14 pm | 8:06 am11:10 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Max. The highlighted column is today in Dubai. Source: RTA Dubai Metro station timetable; times follow station clocks and change on holidays and special events.
Holiday changes and peak frequencies are on the Dubai Metro timings page.
What is near Max station
- Dubai Frame
- Zabeel Park
- GDRFA Al Jafiliya office
- Al Satwa
Closest other metro stations
- World Trade Centre (Red Line), 1.2 km in a straight line
- ADCB (Red Line), 1.4 km in a straight line
- Emirates Towers (Red Line), 2.2 km in a straight line
- BurJuman (Red Line and Green Line), 2.6 km in a straight line
Connections at Max
RTA buses at Max
Routes from the station reference list (source), updated with RTA route changes announced up to 2026. Bus routes change often: confirm the stop and timetable in the S'hail app before travelling.
Fares from Max
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Max to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 4 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Airport Terminal 3 | 8 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 8 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Sobha Realty | 12 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Union | 3 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Gold Souq | 5 | 1 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
Estimates; the fare charged at the exit gate is final. See tickets and fares for nol card prices and day passes.
Plan a journey from Max
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Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is Max station on?
Max is on the Red Line. It is station 11 of 29 on the Red Line main route.
What time is the last metro from Max?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Max at 11:43 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:10 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:14 pm towards Life Pharmacy. On Friday night: 12:43 am towards Centrepoint, 12:14 am towards Expo 2020, 12:10 am towards Life Pharmacy. On Sunday: 11:42 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:14 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:10 pm towards Life Pharmacy.
What time does the first metro leave Max?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Max between 5:04 am and 5:12 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:02 am or later.
What fare zone is Max metro station in?
Max is in Zone 6. A trip inside one zone costs AED 3 with a Silver nol card, two adjacent zones AED 5 and more than two zones AED 7.50.
What is the new name of Al Jafiliya metro station?
Al Jafiliya metro station is now called Max. Only the name changed; the station, its location and the line are the same.
What is near Max metro station?
Places near Max include Dubai Frame, Zabeel Park, GDRFA Al Jafiliya office, Al Satwa. The closest other metro stations are World Trade Centre (1.2 km), ADCB (1.4 km), Emirates Towers (2.2 km).
How do I get from Max to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from Max to Airport Terminal 3: 8 stops with no change of train. The estimated fare with a Silver nol card is AED 5. Use the journey planner on this page for step-by-step directions.
Other stations on the Red Line
Reviewed 1 October 2026.