The Dubai Metro connects key parts of the city. The Green Line runs to Union and BurJuman, where it connects with the Red Line.
- Green Line endpoints: e& and Creek.
- Green-to-Red transfers: Union and BurJuman.
Which metro stations serve the hotel area?
ADCB takes about 24 minutes on foot from Arabian Dreams Hotel Apartments; Sharaf DG takes about 22 minutes on foot.
Al Ghubaiba is another station in the area. Choose your starting station according to the route you need, then check the line and direction before boarding.
How do you read the Dubai Metro map?
The Green Line runs between e& at G11 and Creek at G30, with Union at G20 and BurJuman at G26 serving as transfer points to the Red Line.
On the Green Line, Al Qiyadah is G16 and Abu Hail is G17; they are consecutive stations. From either one, head toward e& to reach Union, or toward Creek to reach BurJuman. These station numbers and directions can help you trace the route on a Dubai Metro map.
For Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall, take the Green Line from Al Qiyadah or Abu Hail and transfer to the Red Line at Union or BurJuman. Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall is Red Line station R25; the Burj Khalifa visit and transport guide covers planning the visit from Bur Dubai.
What are the fares, Nol cards and station rules?
Dubai’s public-transport fare system divides the city into seven zones, and the fare depends on how many zones you pass through. RTA lists these regular fares:
- Silver Nol: AED 3 within one zone, AED 5 for two adjacent zones, or AED 7.50 for more than two zones.
- Gold Nol: AED 6 within one zone, AED 10 for two adjacent zones, or AED 15 for more than two zones.
- Red Ticket: AED 4 within one zone, AED 6 for two adjacent zones, or AED 8.50 for more than two zones.
- Gold Red Ticket: AED 8 within one zone, AED 12 for two adjacent zones, or AED 17 for more than two zones.
Tap your Nol card at the station gate when entering and exiting; the fare is calculated using the zones passed. RTA requires a Nol card to have at least AED 7.50 balance to use the Metro. If you change between transport modes, make the transfer within 30 minutes for the fare system to treat it as one journey.
Students and senior Emiratis and residents with concession Nol cards receive a 50% Metro fare discount. People of Determination travel free.
How do you reach central Dubai and the airport?
For central Dubai, use the Green Line to reach a Red Line interchange at Union or BurJuman, then change lines for destinations such as Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall.
The route from Al Qiyadah or Abu Hail depends on which interchange you choose: travel toward e& for Union, or toward Creek for BurJuman. A one-day Dubai itinerary from Bur Dubai can help you put city stops together.
For arrival planning, the airport-to-hotel journey is a separate trip to arrange.
Walking and last-mile connections
ADCB, Sharaf DG and Al Ghubaiba are station options for walking access.
Regular Metro station hours are Monday to Thursday, 5:00 AM–12:00 AM; Friday, 5:00 AM–1:00 AM the next day; Saturday, 5:00 AM–12:00 AM; and Sunday, 8:00 AM–12:00 AM. RTA says hours may change during holidays and special events, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Where can you transfer between the Green and Red lines?
Union and BurJuman are Green Line transfer stations for the Red Line.
How is a Dubai Metro fare calculated?
Fares are based on the number of public-transport zones passed. Tap your Nol card at the gate when entering and exiting.
Does the Metro run at the same hours every day?
Regular opening hours vary by day of the week, and RTA says holiday and special-event hours may change.