Dubai Metro Women and Children's Cabin Guide
Everything you need to know about the Dubai Metro Women and Children's cabin: where to find it, who can use it, and what happens if the rule is broken.
Every train on the Dubai Metro has a dedicated Women and Children's cabin, and it is one of the first things new riders notice on the platform. The pink signage makes it easy to spot, but the rules around who can use it are worth knowing before you travel, especially if you are new to the city or travelling with family.
This guide covers exactly where the cabin is located, who is allowed inside, what happens if the rule is broken, and how it fits into a normal day of Dubai Metro travel.
Where to find the cabin
The Women and Children's cabin is always the first carriage of the train, nearest the driver's cab end (even though Dubai Metro trains are driverless, this end keeps the traditional layout). Pink flooring, pink signage on the platform, and pink markings on the train doors make it easy to identify before you board.
This applies on both the Red Line and Green Line, at every station, at every time of day. It is not a peak-hours-only rule or a special weekend service; it operates identically every day the Metro runs.
Who can use it
The cabin is reserved for women and children. Boys aged 5 and under travelling with their mother or a female guardian are allowed inside. Men and boys older than 5 are not permitted, even if accompanying a female family member; they should use any of the general cabins instead and reunite with their group at the platform.
Women are not required to use this cabin; it is optional. Many women ride in general cabins without any issue, and the pink cabin simply guarantees a reserved space for those who prefer it, which is especially useful during crowded peak-hour travel.
- Located in the first carriage of every train, on both lines
- Open to women and children of all ages
- Boys aged 5 and under may travel with a mother or female guardian
- Men and older boys should use a general cabin
What happens if the rule is broken
RTA staff and ticket inspectors actively monitor the Women and Children's cabin. A man found inside is typically asked to move to a general cabin first; repeated or deliberate violations can lead to a fine under RTA's public transport conduct rules.
The rule applies for the whole journey, not just at boarding, so it is worth staying aware of which cabin you are in if the train gets crowded and people shift around at a busy interchange like Union or BurJuman.
Quick reference
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which carriage is the cabin? | The first carriage of every train, on both the Red Line and Green Line. |
| Who can travel in it? | Women and children of any age, plus boys aged 5 and under with a female guardian. |
| Is it compulsory for women? | No, it is optional. Women can travel in any cabin. |
| What if a man sits there? | Staff will ask him to move; repeat or deliberate violations can be fined. |
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