Next stations from Life Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy is a terminus: trains start and end their journey here, so every train you board goes towards the other end of the line.
Life Pharmacy station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 29 of 29 on the Red Line main route |
| Fare zone | Not published by RTA |
| Station type | At-grade |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Opened | 11 March 2011 |
| Area | Jebel Ali Free Zone |
| Arabic name | صيدلية لايف |
| Former names | Jebel Ali, UAE Exchange |
Life Pharmacy first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Life Pharmacy 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 am10:52 pm | 5:00 am11:48 pm | 5:00 am10:52 pm | 8:00 am10:48 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Life Pharmacy. 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 Life Pharmacy station
- Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)
- Jebel Ali Port
- Jebel Ali Industrial Area
Closest other metro stations
- Danube (Red Line), 2.7 km in a straight line
- Energy (Red Line), 5.5 km in a straight line
- Expo 2020 (Red Line), 5.8 km in a straight line
- Dubai Investment Park (Red Line), 7.2 km in a straight line
Connections at Life Pharmacy
RTA buses at Life Pharmacy
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 Life Pharmacy
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Life Pharmacy to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 14 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Airport Terminal 3 | 26 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 10 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Sobha Realty | 6 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Union | 21 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Gold Souq | 23 | 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 Life Pharmacy
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Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is Life Pharmacy station on?
Life Pharmacy is on the Red Line. It is station 29 of 29 on the Red Line main route.
What time is the last metro from Life Pharmacy?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Life Pharmacy at 10:52 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 Life Pharmacy?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Life Pharmacy 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 Life Pharmacy metro station in?
RTA has not published the fare zone of Life Pharmacy. Trips from here usually cost AED 5 or AED 7.50 with a Silver nol card; the exit gate charges the exact fare.
What is the new name of UAE Exchange metro station?
UAE Exchange metro station is now called Life Pharmacy. Earlier names: Jebel Ali, UAE Exchange. Only the name changed; the station, its location and the line are the same.
What is near Life Pharmacy metro station?
Places near Life Pharmacy include Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), Jebel Ali Port, Jebel Ali Industrial Area. The closest other metro stations are Danube (2.7 km), Energy (5.5 km), Expo 2020 (5.8 km).
How do I get from Life Pharmacy to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from Life Pharmacy to Airport Terminal 3: 26 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.
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Reviewed 1 October 2026.