Next stations from Expo 2020
Expo 2020 is a terminus: trains start and end their journey here, so every train you board goes towards the other end of the line.
Expo 2020 station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 6 of 6 on the Route 2020 branch (National Paints to Expo 2020) |
| Fare zone | Zone 1 |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 1 island platform, 1 side platform |
| Opened | 1 June 2021 |
| Area | Expo City Dubai |
| Arabic name | إكسبو 2020 |
Expo 2020 first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Expo 2020 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 am10:44 pm | 5:00 am11:48 pm | 5:00 am10:44 pm | 8:00 am10:48 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Expo 2020. 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 Expo 2020 station
- Expo City Dubai
- Al Wasl Plaza
- Dubai Exhibition Centre
- Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion
- Garden in the Sky
Closest other metro stations
- Dubai Investment Park (Red Line), 4.7 km in a straight line
- Life Pharmacy (Red Line), 5.8 km in a straight line
- Jumeirah Golf Estates (Red Line), 6.3 km in a straight line
- Danube (Red Line), 6.6 km in a straight line
Connections at Expo 2020
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): bus F55 runs between Expo 2020 station and DWC every 30 minutes (nol card only). All airport connections.
RTA buses at Expo 2020
Routes from RTA announcements (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 Expo 2020
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Expo 2020 to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 16 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Airport Terminal 3 | 28 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 12 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Sobha Realty | 8 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Union | 23 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Gold Souq | 25 | 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 Expo 2020
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Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is Expo 2020 station on?
Expo 2020 is on the Red Line. It is station 6 of 6 on the Route 2020 branch (National Paints to Expo 2020).
What time is the last metro from Expo 2020?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Expo 2020 at 10:44 pm towards Centrepoint. On Friday night: 11:48 pm towards Centrepoint. On Sunday: 10:48 pm towards Centrepoint.
What time does the first metro leave Expo 2020?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Expo 2020 between 5:00 am and 5:00 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:00 am or later.
What fare zone is Expo 2020 metro station in?
Expo 2020 is in Zone 1. 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 Expo 2020 metro station?
Places near Expo 2020 include Expo City Dubai, Al Wasl Plaza, Dubai Exhibition Centre, Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion, Garden in the Sky. The closest other metro stations are Dubai Investment Park (4.7 km), Life Pharmacy (5.8 km), Jumeirah Golf Estates (6.3 km).
How do I get from Expo 2020 to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from Expo 2020 to Airport Terminal 3: 28 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.