Next stations from Emirates
Emirates station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 2 of 29 on the Red Line main route |
| Fare zone | Zone 5 |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Opened | 30 April 2010 |
| Area | Al Garhoud |
| Arabic name | طيران الإمارات |
Emirates first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Emirates 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 | 5:10 am12:03 am | 5:10 am1:03 am | 5:10 am12:03 am | 8:23 am12:03 am |
| towards Expo 2020 | 5:06 am10:50 pm | 5:06 am11:54 pm | 5:06 am10:50 pm | 8:05 am10:53 pm |
| towards Life Pharmacy | 5:04 am10:54 pm | 5:04 am11:50 pm | 5:04 am10:54 pm | 8:01 am10:49 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Emirates. 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 station
- Emirates Group Headquarters
- Dubai International Airport
- Al Garhoud
Exits and entrances
| Exit 1 | Marrakech Street, Umm Ramool side |
|---|---|
| Exit 2 | 35th Street, Al Garhoud side (Emirates Group headquarters) |
From map listings and local guides, not from RTA (google.com, google.com). Exit numbers are signposted in the station; follow the signs to the street or landmark you need.
Closest other metro stations
- Airport Terminal 3 (Red Line), 0.8 km in a straight line
- Airport Terminal 1 (Red Line), 1.6 km in a straight line
- Al Garhoud (Red Line), 2.7 km in a straight line
- Centrepoint (Red Line), 2.9 km in a straight line
Connections at Emirates
RTA buses at Emirates
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
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Emirates 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 | 1 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 17 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Sobha Realty | 21 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Union | 6 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Gold Souq | 8 | 1 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
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 Emirates
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Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is Emirates station on?
Emirates is on the Red Line. It is station 2 of 29 on the Red Line main route.
What time is the last metro from Emirates?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Emirates at 12:03 am towards Centrepoint, 10:50 pm towards Expo 2020, 10:54 pm towards Life Pharmacy. On Friday night: 1:03 am towards Centrepoint, 11:54 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:50 pm towards Life Pharmacy. On Sunday: 12:03 am towards Centrepoint, 10:53 pm towards Expo 2020, 10:49 pm towards Life Pharmacy.
What time does the first metro leave Emirates?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Emirates between 5:04 am and 5:10 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:01 am or later.
What fare zone is Emirates metro station in?
Emirates is in Zone 5. 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 metro station?
Places near Emirates include Emirates Group Headquarters, Dubai International Airport, Al Garhoud. The closest other metro stations are Airport Terminal 3 (0.8 km), Airport Terminal 1 (1.6 km), Al Garhoud (2.7 km).
How do I get from Emirates to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from Emirates to Airport Terminal 3: 1 stops with no change of train. The estimated fare with a Silver nol card is AED 3. Use the journey planner on this page for step-by-step directions.
Other stations on the Red Line
Reviewed 1 October 2026.