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Dubai Metro Network Layout
Below is a stylized visual representation of the Dubai Metro lines. Use the planner above for precise details, or click on a station in the lists below to locate its line details.
🎫 Nol Cards & Fares
Dubai Metro fares are unified under the RTA Nol Card system. Fares are calculated automatically as you tap in and out at gates, based on the number of zones you pass through.
| Zone Tier | Silver Card | Gold Card | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Zone (or <3 km) | AED 3.00 | AED 6.00 | AED 4.00 |
| 2 Adjacent Zones | AED 5.00 | AED 10.00 | AED 6.00 |
| 3+ Zones (>2 Zones) | AED 7.50 | AED 15.00 | AED 8.50 |
🕒 Operating Hours & Schedule
The Dubai Metro operates daily with high frequency. Trains generally arrive every 2 to 4 minutes during peak hours and every 5 to 7 minutes off-peak.
Dubai Metro Station Directory
Browse and search all stations across the Red, Green, and Branch lines.
🚫 Essential Rules & Fines to Keep in Mind
To ensure passenger safety and clean transit, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) enforces strict rules inside trains and stations. Violations result in spot fines:
- Eating, Drinking & Gum: AED 100 fine.
- Littering or Spitting: AED 200 fine.
- Sleeping inside shelters/stations: AED 300 fine.
- Sitting in Gold Cabin (with standard card): AED 100 fine.
- Sitting in Women & Children Cabin (males): AED 100 fine.
- Pressing Emergency Stop buttons (no emergency): AED 2,000 fine.
- Putting feet up on seats: AED 100 fine.
- Carrying Alcohol or Luggage on seats: AED 100-200 fine.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How do I purchase a Nol Card?
You can buy Nol Cards at any Metro station ticket office, ticket vending machines, or at RTA customer service centers. They are also available at authorized supermarkets like Zoom, Carrefour, and Spinneys.
Q2. Can multiple people use the same Nol Card?
No, each traveler must hold an individual Nol Card to tap in and tap out at the metro gates. Sharing a card on the same journey will prevent exit gating and is subject to RTA compliance fines.
Q3. What is the luggage allowance on the Dubai Metro?
Each passenger is allowed two pieces of luggage: one large suitcase (up to 81cm x 58cm x 30cm) and one small cabin bag (up to 55cm x 38cm x 20cm). Luggage must be stowed in the designated luggage areas in each cabin.
Q4. Is Wi-Fi available on the trains?
Yes, the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) offers high-speed Wi-Fi across all Metro stations and inside the trains. Connect to the network 'WiFi UAE' to browse for free during your commute.
Q5. Are the stations wheelchair accessible?
Yes. All metro stations are fully equipped for People of Determination, featuring tactile paving guides, wheelchair-friendly gates, lifts, escalators, and dedicated seating spaces inside all cabins.
Q6. Can I eat or chew gum on the Metro?
No, eating, drinking, and chewing gum are strictly prohibited in all metro cabins and stations. Violating this rule is subject to an AED 100 spot fine.