Dubai Metro Stations: Full Red & Green List (2026)

The Dubai Metro runs 55 stations across two lines — the Red Line (35 stations, 67.1 km) and the Green Line (20 stations, 22.5 km) — making it the longest driverless metro network in the world. Operated by Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), the network carried 294.7 million riders in 2025, and it is the backbone of getting around the city without a car.

This is the complete, up-to-date list of every Dubai Metro station in 2026 — station codes, which line each serves, interchanges, termini, park-and-ride lots, and what each stop is actually useful for. Use it as the index for our in-depth station guides below.

Dubai Metro at a Glance

Red Line Stations: The Full List (35)

The Red Line is Dubai’s main artery. It starts at Centrepoint (near DXB airport), runs through Deira, crosses Dubai Creek, passes Downtown, the malls, the Marina, and then splits at Jabal Ali (R38): one branch heads to Expo 2020 via Route 2020, the other to Life Pharmacy near Jebel Ali.

Route 2020 Branch: R70–R76 (to Expo 2020)

Opened in June 2021 at a cost of AED 11 billion, Route 2020 added 7 stations (15 km) to serve Expo 2020 — now Expo City Dubai. All six intermediate stations sit in fare Zone 1.

Why is there no R27, R28, R30 or R75? RTA reserved these numbers for stations that were planned but never built. The gaps in numbering are intentional — not missing stations.

Green Line Stations: The Full List (20)

The Green Line serves Old Dubai — Deira and Bur Dubai — running from e& (Etisalat) in the north to Creek in the south. It is the line for the souqs, the Creek abras, and the heritage districts.

The Two Interchanges: Union & BurJuman

Only two stations connect the Red and Green Lines — you never need to tap out to transfer between them, just follow the interchange signs inside the paid area:

Which interchange should you use? Coming from the airport to Old Dubai (souqs, Creek, Al Fahidi), change at Union — it is one stop closer. Heading to the Green Line’s Bur Dubai stations (Al Ghubaiba, Sharaf DG) from Downtown, BurJuman is the shorter ride. The transfer walk at Union is long (the platforms sit on different levels), so allow a few extra minutes there.

How Dubai Metro Station Codes Work

Every station has a code: R for Red Line, G for Green Line, followed by a number. The numbers run roughly in travel order along each line — R11 at Centrepoint up through the 40s, with the Route 2020 branch numbered in the 70s (R70–R76). Codes appear on platform signs, the RTA app, and train destination boards, so they are the fastest way to confirm you are on the right train.

Fare Zones: What They Mean for Your Trip

Dubai Metro fares are calculated by how many zones you cross. The metro network uses Zones 1, 2, 5 and 6 (the full RTA network has 7 zones, but zones 3, 4 and 7 are bus-only areas). Silver Nol card fares: AED 3 for 1 zone, AED 5 for 2 zones, AED 7.50 for 3 or more zones. Gold Class costs roughly double.

Zone examples: the Route 2020 branch (The Gardens → Expo 2020) is Zone 1; Marina/JLT stations are Zone 2; the airport and Deira stations are Zone 5; Downtown and Bur Dubai are Zone 6. A full cross-city trip — say Expo 2020 to Centrepoint — crosses 3+ zones and costs AED 7.50 on a Silver card. (Full breakdown in our Dubai Metro fares guide.)

Timings & Frequency

Peak frequency is every 2–4 minutes on the Red Line and 3–5 minutes on the Green Line; off-peak trains run every 5–8 minutes. Note these are system hours — the last train leaves each terminus before closing time, so a station mid-line sees its last train earlier. Ramadan and public-holiday schedules differ; RTA announces changes in advance.

Busiest Dubai Metro Stations (2025, RTA)

The whole network carried 294.7 million riders in 2025. Expect the top stations to be packed at morning and evening rush hours (roughly 7–9 AM and 5–7:30 PM).

Station Names Keep Changing — Here’s Why

Dubai sells station naming rights to sponsors, so names change every few years. Recent examples: Centrepoint was Rashidiya, Sharaf DG was Al Fahidi, DMCC was Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Sobha Realty was Dubai Marina, Life Pharmacy was UAE Exchange (and before that Jebel Ali), and max, Equiti and ONPASSIVE all replaced older names. Train announcements and signs always use the current name — if a taxi driver looks confused, give them the old name too.

Tips for Using Dubai Metro Stations

• Get a Nol card before you ride. The metro is Nol-only — no cash fares. Silver card is the standard choice; top up at machines or via the Nol Pay app. (Balance check guide · recharge guide · card types & prices)
• Always tap in AND out. Forgetting to tap out charges the maximum fare.
• Use the women & children cabin if applicable — it is the pink-marked section; men entering face an AED 100 fine.
• One large + one small suitcase is the luggage allowance per passenger — fine for airport runs.
• Feeder buses are free with metro use within the same zone — check the F-numbered routes at your station.
• Park & ride is free for metro riders at Centrepoint, Life Pharmacy, e& and Jumeirah Golf Estates — park, tap your Nol card, and ride.

Watch: Dubai Metro Red Line Timelapse (2026)

Last updated: October 2026. Station names and timings follow RTA’s published network data; naming-rights deals can change station names — verify in the RTA app before travel.

Red Line vs Green Line: Which Should You Take?

New to the system? This decision table settles it:

When in doubt, ride to Union or BurJuman — the two interchanges — and switch lines there.

What Every Station Has: Standard Facilities

RTA built the network to a single standard, so you can expect the same facilities at every one of the 55 stations:

• Ticketing: ticket offices, vending machines and Nol top-up kiosks
• Step-free access: lifts, escalators, tactile paving and wide fare gates
• Climate: fully air-conditioned concourses and platforms with platform screen doors
• Information: bilingual (Arabic/English) announcements and real-time displays
• Services: prayer rooms, washrooms, retail kiosks, ATMs and free Wi-Fi
• Safety: CCTV, emergency call points and staffed help desks

Special cases: the airport stations (R13, R14) have indoor terminal walkways; Centrepoint (R11) and Life Pharmacy (R42) have the biggest park-and-ride lots; Union has the largest concourse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Keep exploring the Dubai Metro cluster: Dubai Metro Timings · Dubai Metro Map · Fares Guide · Red Line Guide · Green Line Guide · Union Station · BurJuman Station · Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station · Mall of the Emirates Station · Nol Card Balance Check · Nol Card Recharge