Next stations from Union
Union station at a glance
| Line | Red Line and Green Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 8 of 29 on the Red Line main route; station 10 of 20 on the Green Line main route |
| Fare zone | Zone 5 |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 4 side platforms |
| Opened | 9 September 2009 |
| Area | Deira |
| Arabic name | الاتحاد |
| Passengers (2025) | 13.6 million, one of the five busiest stations |
Union first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Union 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 | 5:12 am11:51 pm | 5:12 am12:51 am | 5:12 am11:51 pm | 8:10 am11:50 pm |
| towards Expo 2020 | 5:05 am11:03 pm | 5:05 am12:07 am | 5:05 am11:03 pm | 8:02 am11:06 pm |
| towards Life Pharmacy | 5:02 am11:07 pm | 5:02 am12:03 am | 5:02 am11:07 pm | 8:06 am11:02 pm |
| towards Creek | 5:00 am11:42 pm | 5:00 am12:41 am | 5:00 am11:41 pm | 8:00 am11:41 pm |
| towards e& | 5:05 am11:47 pm | 5:05 am12:46 am | 5:05 am11:45 pm | 8:05 am11:44 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Union. 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 Union station
- Union Square (Al Ittihad Square)
- Union Bus Station
- Al Ghurair Centre
- Al Rigga Street
Exits and entrances
| Exit 1 | Union Square side (Al Rigga) - used for the Union Square night market |
|---|---|
| Exit 2 | Omar Bin Al Khattab Road (du shop at exit) |
From map listings and local guides, not from RTA (2gis.ae, google.com). Exit numbers are signposted in the station; follow the signs to the street or landmark you need.
Closest other metro stations
- Baniyas Square (Green Line), 0.7 km in a straight line
- Salah Al Din (Green Line), 0.8 km in a straight line
- Al Rigga (Red Line), 1.1 km in a straight line
- BurJuman (Red Line and Green Line), 1.6 km in a straight line
Connections at Union
Intercity buses from Union
- E303 to Sharjah (Al Jubail), AED 12
- E400 to Ajman (Al Musalla), AED 15
RTA buses at Union
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 Union
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Union to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 7 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Airport Terminal 3 | 5 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 11 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Sobha Realty | 15 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Gold Souq | 2 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Expo 2020 | 23 | 0 | 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 Union
Pick two stations to see the route, the number of stops, where to change lines and the estimated fare.
Changing lines at Union
Union is one of two stations where the Red Line and the Green Line meet (the other is BurJuman). You change platforms inside the paid area, so the trip is charged as a single journey. Follow the red or green signs to the platform of the line you need.
Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is Union station on?
Union is on the Red Line and Green Line. It is station 8 of 29 on the Red Line main route, and station 10 of 20 on the Green Line main route. It is one of the two interchange stations of the Dubai Metro.
What time is the last metro from Union?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Union at 11:51 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:03 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:07 pm towards Life Pharmacy, 11:42 pm towards Creek, 11:47 pm towards e&. On Friday night: 12:51 am towards Centrepoint, 12:07 am towards Expo 2020, 12:03 am towards Life Pharmacy, 12:41 am towards Creek, 12:46 am towards e&. On Sunday: 11:50 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:06 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:02 pm towards Life Pharmacy, 11:41 pm towards Creek, 11:44 pm towards e&.
What time does the first metro leave Union?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Union between 5:00 am and 5:12 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:00 am or later.
What fare zone is Union metro station in?
Union 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 Union metro station?
Places near Union include Union Square (Al Ittihad Square), Union Bus Station, Al Ghurair Centre, Al Rigga Street. The closest other metro stations are Baniyas Square (0.7 km), Salah Al Din (0.8 km), Al Rigga (1.1 km).
How do I get from Union to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from Union to Airport Terminal 3: 5 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 3 November 2026.