Your Ultimate Guide to Public Transportation in Dubai

The Dubai Metro is one of the most famous and popular means of transportation in Dubai, as the Dubai government has worked to provide it with all safety and security standards to compete with other metro networks in the world.

We will provide you a comprehensive guide that includes amazing information and facts about the Dubai Metro, metro stations and trip schedules:

Information about Dubai Metro

There are many means of transportation in Dubai that meet all the needs of passengers, but the Dubai Metro is one of the most modern railway systems in the world, and it is one of the foundations on which the Dubai government has relied to transform the city into one of the most advanced cities in the world in the transportation sector, as the metro provides its passengers with a distinctive package of services that combine luxury and elegance. Here is the most important information about the Dubai Metro:

The Dubai Metro is the largest driverless metro system in the world, with a length of 74.6 kilometers.

The Dubai Metro passes through 49 stations in Dubai, including 9 underground stations.

The Dubai Metro stations are spread across two main lines, the Green Line and the Red Line, where each line covers multiple paths and destinations. The length of the Red Line is 52.1 kilometers, while the length of the Green Line is 22.5 kilometers, and you can view the Dubai Metro Map to learn about the metro routes for both the Green and Red Lines.

The Red Line and Green Line meet at Union Station (the world's largest underground metro station) and Burjuman Station, and metro passengers can switch between the two stations.

Each metro train consists of five fully air-conditioned carriages, which can accommodate approximately 643 passengers, and includes special compartments for women and children, and silver and gold class seats.

The metro stations meet and intersect with other transportation stations in Dubai, allowing passengers to use the Dubai Metro and then transfer to another mode of transportation through those stations.

The metro offers many advantages to passengers, as they can enjoy free internet and can use special cabins for children and women or golden cabins that are distinguished by their seats and views. The metro also provides many facilities for passengers with disabilities.

Dubai Metro stations pass through all areas of the emirate, and its passengers can reach different areas easily, smoothly and quickly. The Dubai Metro is one of the inexpensive means of transportation compared to other means, which makes it one of the most popular means of transportation in Dubai.

How to use Metro to move around Dubai

You can use the Dubai Metro by purchasing smart Nol cards that enable you to pay for your trip. You buy the card that contains an electronic wallet from the approved sales stations and then swipe the card on the smart device in the metro to automatically deduct the cost of the trip. Here are Metro Timings Today and every day:

Monday to Thursday: 05:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Friday: 05:00 AM to 01:00 AM

Saturday: 05:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Sunday: 08:00 AM to 12:00 AM

However, these timings are subject to change on official holidays, Eid and during the holy month of Ramadan. The Dubai Metro also provides you with a special golden cabin for holders of the Nol Gold Card, where passengers of this cabin can enjoy the wonderful view and luxurious leather seats.

Conclusion

The Dubai government is currently developing the Blue Line of the metro network, and if you want to use the metro, you can visit Emirates Faqs to view information about the metro, how to use it, metro routes, stations, cabin prices and trips.