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Metro vs Taxi Cost Calculator

Calculate your savings using Dubai Metro and public transport instead of taxis

Why Choose Metro?

Average savings on popular routes

88%

Average Savings

AED 50

Saved Per Trip

5-10 min

Time Difference

Zero

Emissions

Calculate Your Savings

Customize your trip details to see potential savings

Trips Per Day
4 trips
Round trip = 2 trips
1 trip12 trips
Duration
7 days
28 total trips
1 day30 days
Average Trip Distance
Quick Scenarios
Your Savings

Total Savings

AED 1,372

89% cheaper
Metro Cost
AED 168
Taxi Cost
AED 1540

Saved Per Day

AED 196

Saved Per Trip

AED 49

Eco Bonus: You'd also reduce CO₂ emissions by using public transport!

Popular Routes Comparison

Real fare comparisons for common Dubai journeys

Airport → Downtown Dubai

15 km

Metro/Public Transport

Red Line (Airport → Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall)

AED 7.5
20 mins
Taxi

Direct route

AED 55
20 mins

You Save

AED 47.5

86% cheaper

Dubai Marina → Dubai Mall

25 km

Metro/Public Transport

Red Line (DMCC → Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall)

AED 7.5
35 mins
Taxi

Direct route

AED 75
30 mins

You Save

AED 67.5

90% cheaper

Old Dubai (Al Fahidi) → Gold Souk

3 km

Metro/Public Transport

Green Line + Walk OR Abra (AED 1)

AED 4
15 mins
Taxi

Direct route

AED 25
10 mins

You Save

AED 21

84% cheaper

JBR → Mall of the Emirates

12 km

Metro/Public Transport

Tram to DMCC + Red Line to Mall of Emirates

AED 6
25 mins
Taxi

Direct route

AED 50
20 mins

You Save

AED 44

88% cheaper

Business Bay → Dubai Internet City

18 km

Metro/Public Transport

Red Line (Business Bay → DMCC)

AED 5
25 mins
Taxi

Direct route

AED 60
25 mins

You Save

AED 55

92% cheaper

Deira → Burjuman

8 km

Metro/Public Transport

Green Line (Al Ras → Burjuman)

AED 4
12 mins
Taxi

Direct route

AED 35
15 mins

You Save

AED 31

89% cheaper

Beyond Cost Savings

Predictable Journey Times
  • No traffic delays
  • Trains every 3-10 minutes
  • Exact arrival times
Environmental Impact
  • Zero direct emissions
  • Reduce carbon footprint
  • Support sustainable travel
Convenience & Comfort
  • Air-conditioned trains
  • Free WiFi at stations
  • No parking hassles

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