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Al Fardan Exchange station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 22 of 29 on the Red Line main route |
| Fare zone | Zone 2 |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 island platforms |
| Opened | 15 October 2010 |
| Area | Al Sufouh / Dubai Media City |
| Arabic name | الفردان للصرافة |
| Former names | Nakheel, Al Khail |
Al Fardan Exchange first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Al Fardan Exchange 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 am11:13 pm | 5:04 am12:13 am | 5:04 am11:13 pm | 8:04 am11:12 pm |
| towards Expo 2020 | 5:13 am11:40 pm | 5:13 am12:44 am | 5:13 am11:40 pm | 8:15 am11:43 pm |
| towards Life Pharmacy | 5:09 am11:44 pm | 5:09 am12:40 am | 5:09 am11:44 pm | 8:11 am11:39 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Al Fardan Exchange. 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 Al Fardan Exchange station
- Dubai Media City
- Dubai Knowledge Park
- Arenco Tower
- Al Sufouh
Closest other metro stations
- Sobha Realty (Red Line), 1.5 km in a straight line
- Dubai Internet City (Red Line), 2.2 km in a straight line
- DMCC (Red Line), 2.8 km in a straight line
- InsuranceMarket (Red Line), 4.4 km in a straight line
Connections at Al Fardan Exchange
RTA buses at Al Fardan Exchange
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 Al Fardan Exchange
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Al Fardan Exchange to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 7 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Airport Terminal 3 | 19 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 3 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Sobha Realty | 1 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Union | 14 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Gold Souq | 16 | 1 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
Estimates; the fare charged at the exit gate is final. See tickets and fares for nol card prices and day passes.
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Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is Al Fardan Exchange station on?
Al Fardan Exchange is on the Red Line. It is station 22 of 29 on the Red Line main route.
What time is the last metro from Al Fardan Exchange?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Al Fardan Exchange at 11:13 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:40 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:44 pm towards Life Pharmacy. On Friday night: 12:13 am towards Centrepoint, 12:44 am towards Expo 2020, 12:40 am towards Life Pharmacy. On Sunday: 11:12 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:43 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:39 pm towards Life Pharmacy.
What time does the first metro leave Al Fardan Exchange?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Al Fardan Exchange between 5:04 am and 5:13 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:04 am or later.
What fare zone is Al Fardan Exchange metro station in?
Al Fardan Exchange is in Zone 2. 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 Khail metro station?
Al Khail metro station is now called Al Fardan Exchange. Earlier names: Nakheel, Al Khail. Only the name changed; the station, its location and the line are the same.
What is near Al Fardan Exchange metro station?
Places near Al Fardan Exchange include Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Arenco Tower, Al Sufouh. The closest other metro stations are Sobha Realty (1.5 km), Dubai Internet City (2.2 km), DMCC (2.8 km).
How do I get from Al Fardan Exchange to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from Al Fardan Exchange to Airport Terminal 3: 19 stops with no change of train. The estimated fare with a Silver nol card is AED 7.50. Use the journey planner on this page for step-by-step directions.
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Reviewed 1 October 2026.