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Emirates Towers station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 13 of 29 on the Red Line main route |
| Fare zone | Zone 6 |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Opened | 30 April 2010 |
| Area | Trade Centre / DIFC |
| Arabic name | أبراج الإمارات |
Emirates Towers first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Emirates Towers 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 | 5:00 am11:38 pm | 5:00 am12:38 am | 5:00 am11:38 pm | 8:02 am11:38 pm |
| towards Expo 2020 | 5:03 am11:14 pm | 5:03 am12:18 am | 5:03 am11:14 pm | 8:06 am11:18 pm |
| towards Life Pharmacy | 5:00 am11:18 pm | 5:00 am12:14 am | 5:00 am11:18 pm | 8:02 am11:14 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Emirates Towers. 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 Emirates Towers station
- Jumeirah Emirates Towers
- Museum of the Future
- Dubai International Financial Centre
- Sheikh Zayed Road
Closest other metro stations
- Financial Centre (Red Line), 0.8 km in a straight line
- World Trade Centre (Red Line), 1.0 km in a straight line
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (Red Line), 2.1 km in a straight line
- Max (Red Line), 2.2 km in a straight line
Connections at Emirates Towers
RTA buses at Emirates Towers
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 Emirates Towers
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Emirates Towers to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 2 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Airport Terminal 3 | 10 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 6 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Sobha Realty | 10 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Union | 5 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Gold Souq | 7 | 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 Emirates Towers station on?
Emirates Towers is on the Red Line. It is station 13 of 29 on the Red Line main route.
What time is the last metro from Emirates Towers?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Emirates Towers at 11:38 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:14 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:18 pm towards Life Pharmacy. On Friday night: 12:38 am towards Centrepoint, 12:18 am towards Expo 2020, 12:14 am towards Life Pharmacy. On Sunday: 11:38 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:18 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:14 pm towards Life Pharmacy.
What time does the first metro leave Emirates Towers?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Emirates Towers between 5:00 am and 5:03 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:02 am or later.
What fare zone is Emirates Towers metro station in?
Emirates Towers 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 Emirates Towers metro station?
Places near Emirates Towers include Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Museum of the Future, Dubai International Financial Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road. The closest other metro stations are Financial Centre (0.8 km), World Trade Centre (1.0 km), Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (2.1 km).
How do I get from Emirates Towers to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from Emirates Towers to Airport Terminal 3: 10 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.