Metro Fare Chart
Complete fare information for Dubai Metro. Plan your journey and know the exact cost before you travel.
Zone-Based Fare Structure
Dubai Metro follows a zone-based fare system. The fare increases with the distance traveled across zones.
1-2 stations
AED 3
Fare based on number of stations travelled in your journey.
3-4 stations
AED 3
Fare based on number of stations travelled in your journey.
5-6 stations
AED 4
Fare based on number of stations travelled in your journey.
7-8 stations
AED 5
Fare based on number of stations travelled in your journey.
9-10 stations
AED 5
Fare based on number of stations travelled in your journey.
11-15 stations
AED 6
Fare based on number of stations travelled in your journey.
16-20 stations
AED 7
Fare based on number of stations travelled in your journey.
21-25 stations
AED 7
Fare based on number of stations travelled in your journey.
26-30 stations
AED 8
Fare based on number of stations travelled in your journey.
>30 stations
AED 8
Fare based on number of stations travelled in your journey.
Ticket Types
Choose from different ticket options based on your travel needs and frequency.
Single Journey Token
One-time travel token
Valid for single journey only
Smart Card
Rechargeable travel card
Valid for multiple journeys
Day Pass
Unlimited travel for one day
Valid for 24 hours
Popular Route Fares
Quick reference for commonly traveled routes with fare, time, and distance information.
| From | To | Fare | Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Terminal 3 | Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall | AED 6 | 31 mins | 23.4 km |
| Union | Mall of the Emirates | AED 6 | 29 mins | 21.6 km |
| BurJuman | Ibn Battuta | AED 7 | 41 mins | 32.4 km |
| Al Rigga | Business Bay | AED 6 | 25 mins | 18.0 km |
| DMCC | expo-2020 | AED 5 | 15 mins | 5.0 km |
| Gold Souq | Emirates Towers | AED 6 | 33 mins | 16.2 km |
Fare Calculation
- • Minimum fare: AED 3 (short distance)
- • Maximum fare: AED 8 (long distance across zones)
- • Fares are based on zones traveled
- • No additional charges for interchanges
- • Nol Card required for all journeys
- • Children below 5 years travel free
Payment Options
- • Nol Card (rechargeable - required)
- • Nol Red Ticket (paper ticket for visitors)
- • Mobile app payments (via S'hail app)
- • Contactless credit/debit cards accepted
- • Cash payments at ticket machines