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Tourist Navigation Guide for Dubai

The City of the Future · Dubai Metro runs along two lines connecting the airport, Downtown, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah.

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2Transit Lines
23Key Stations
23Accessible Stops
2Metro/Subway Lines

About Getting Around Dubai

Dubai Metro runs along two lines connecting the airport, Downtown, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah. Air-conditioned stations make it the most comfortable way to travel during the summer heat.

Top tourist tip: A Nol card is the unified payment card for Metro, tram, bus and water bus across Dubai.

Best pass for tourists: Nol card (Silver or Red)

Transit Lines in Dubai

Dubai has 2 public transit lines, including 2 metro/subway lines. CityNav supports all of them for offline and real-time navigation.

Red LineGreen Line

Key Stations in Dubai

Union
2 lines · Accessible ♿
BurJuman
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa
1 line · Accessible ♿
Mall of the Emirates
1 line · Accessible ♿
Dubai Marina
1 line · Accessible ♿
Ibn Battuta
1 line · Accessible ♿
Rashidiya
1 line · Accessible ♿
Etisalat
1 line · Accessible ♿

+ 15 more stations supported in CityNav

Top Tourist Landmarks in Dubai

Burj Khalifa
Dubai Mall
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Frame
Use CityNav's AR walking navigation to get step-by-step directions to any of these landmarks from your current location.

Transit Authorities in Dubai

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Official site →

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Frequently Asked Questions — Getting Around Dubai

Are Dubai Metro stations air-conditioned?

Yes — all Dubai Metro stations and carriages are fully air-conditioned, making the Metro the most comfortable way to travel during Dubai's summer months when outdoor temperatures regularly exceed 40°C (104°F).

Are there separate carriages for women on the Dubai Metro?

Yes — the front carriage of every train is the designated Gold Class and Women and Children carriage. Women may use this or the standard mixed carriages; the Gold Class area requires a Gold Nol card or a surcharge.

Does the Dubai Metro serve the Burj Khalifa?

Yes — Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Red Line is directly adjacent to the Dubai Mall and a short walk from the Burj Khalifa. The Red Line also serves Dubai International Airport, Palm Jumeirah (via Palm Monorail), and Dubai Marina.

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