Next stations from Business Bay
Business Bay station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 16 of 29 on the Red Line main route |
| Fare zone | Zone 6 |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Opened | 15 October 2010 |
| Area | Business Bay |
| Arabic name | الخليج التجاري |
Business Bay first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Business Bay 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 | 5:09 am11:32 pm | 5:09 am12:32 am | 5:09 am11:32 pm | 8:04 am11:32 pm |
| towards Expo 2020 | 5:09 am11:21 pm | 5:09 am12:25 am | 5:09 am11:21 pm | 8:04 am11:24 pm |
| towards Life Pharmacy | 5:06 am11:25 pm | 5:06 am12:21 am | 5:06 am11:25 pm | 8:00 am11:20 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Business Bay. 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 Business Bay station
- Business Bay
- Bay Square
- Dubai Water Canal
Exits and entrances
| Landside | Business Bay side of Sheikh Zayed Road (Landside bus stop) |
|---|---|
| Seaside | Al Wasl side, via the skybridge across Sheikh Zayed Road (Seaside bus stop) |
From the station layout described on Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org). Exit numbers are signposted in the station; follow the signs to the street or landmark you need.
Closest other metro stations
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (Red Line), 1.4 km in a straight line
- Financial Centre (Red Line), 2.7 km in a straight line
- Emirates Towers (Red Line), 3.5 km in a straight line
- World Trade Centre (Red Line), 4.5 km in a straight line
Connections at Business Bay
RTA buses at Business Bay
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 Business Bay
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Business Bay to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 1 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Airport Terminal 3 | 13 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 3 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Sobha Realty | 7 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Union | 8 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Gold Souq | 10 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is Business Bay station on?
Business Bay is on the Red Line. It is station 16 of 29 on the Red Line main route.
What time is the last metro from Business Bay?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Business Bay at 11:32 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:21 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:25 pm towards Life Pharmacy. On Friday night: 12:32 am towards Centrepoint, 12:25 am towards Expo 2020, 12:21 am towards Life Pharmacy. On Sunday: 11:32 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:24 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:20 pm towards Life Pharmacy.
What time does the first metro leave Business Bay?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Business Bay between 5:06 am and 5:09 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:00 am or later.
What fare zone is Business Bay metro station in?
Business Bay 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 near Business Bay metro station?
Places near Business Bay include Business Bay, Bay Square, Dubai Water Canal. The closest other metro stations are Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (1.4 km), Financial Centre (2.7 km), Emirates Towers (3.5 km).
How do I get from Business Bay to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from Business Bay to Airport Terminal 3: 13 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.