Next stations from Danube
Danube station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 28 of 29 on the Red Line main route |
| Fare zone | Zone 2 |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Opened | 12 December 2012 |
| Area | Jebel Ali Industrial Area |
| Arabic name | دانوب |
| Former names | Jebel Ali Industrial |
Danube first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Danube 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 am10:56 pm | 5:04 am11:52 pm | 5:04 am10:56 pm | 8:03 am10:51 pm |
| towards Life Pharmacy | 5:12 am12:01 am | 5:12 am12:57 am | 5:12 am12:01 am | 8:20 am11:56 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Danube. 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 Danube station
- Jebel Ali Industrial Area
- Jebel Ali Free Zone (north)
- Sheikh Zayed Road
Closest other metro stations
- Life Pharmacy (Red Line), 2.7 km in a straight line
- Energy (Red Line), 2.8 km in a straight line
- Ibn Battuta (Red Line), 5.5 km in a straight line
- Dubai Investment Park (Red Line), 6.1 km in a straight line
Connections at Danube
RTA buses at Danube
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 Danube
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Danube to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 13 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Airport Terminal 3 | 25 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 9 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Sobha Realty | 5 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Union | 20 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Gold Souq | 22 | 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.
Plan a journey from Danube
Pick two stations to see the route, the number of stops, where to change lines and the estimated fare.
Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is Danube station on?
Danube is on the Red Line. It is station 28 of 29 on the Red Line main route.
What time is the last metro from Danube?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Danube at 10:56 pm towards Centrepoint, 12:01 am towards Life Pharmacy. On Friday night: 11:52 pm towards Centrepoint, 12:57 am towards Life Pharmacy. On Sunday: 10:51 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:56 pm towards Life Pharmacy.
What time does the first metro leave Danube?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Danube between 5:04 am and 5:12 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:03 am or later.
What fare zone is Danube metro station in?
Danube 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 Jebel Ali Industrial metro station?
Jebel Ali Industrial metro station is now called Danube. Only the name changed; the station, its location and the line are the same.
What is near Danube metro station?
Places near Danube include Jebel Ali Industrial Area, Jebel Ali Free Zone (north), Sheikh Zayed Road. The closest other metro stations are Life Pharmacy (2.7 km), Energy (2.8 km), Ibn Battuta (5.5 km).
How do I get from Danube to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from Danube to Airport Terminal 3: 25 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.
Other stations on the Red Line
Reviewed 1 October 2026.