Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 5.00
Journey Time
27 min
Stations
14
Transfers
0
Metro vs Taxi - Airport Terminal 3 to Business Bay
AED 5.00
27 min
Fixed fare
Best value โ~AED 58
27โ38 min
Traffic dependent
Taxi estimate based on RTA metered rate (AED 12 base + AED 1.96/km). Actual fare may vary.
Tips for your journey
- Business Bay is one stop before Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall on the Red Line.
- Exit 1 leads towards the canal waterfront and Bay Avenue.
- Peak direction (inbound mornings) is from airport toward city - trains may be busy.
Your Journey Route
14 stations
Direct journey - no transfers needed
Red Line
Fare Details
All ticket types and pricing information
Silver Nol CardAED 5.00
Gold ClassAED 10.00
Standard Ticket (Red)AED 6.00
Gold Class Ticket (Red)AED 12.00
Concessionary (Blue Nol)AED 2.50
Zones Crossed2
Children under 5 years travel for free.
People of Determination receive a 50% discount with a special Blue Nol card.
Daily cap for Silver Nol Card: AED 14.00
Bus transfers within 30 minutes of exiting metro/tram are free with a Nol card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about traveling from Airport Terminal 3 to Business Bay
- Board at Airport Terminal 3 Station and ride directly to Business Bay Station on the Red Line. No transfer is needed. The journey covers 14 stations and takes approximately 27 minutes.
- A Silver Nol card costs AED 5.00 for this journey, and Gold Class costs AED 10.00. Paper Red Ticket users pay AED 6.00 standard or AED 12.00 for Gold Class. Blue Nol concessionary card holders (students, seniors, People of Determination) pay AED 2.50.
- No. Airport Terminal 3 and Business Bay are both on the Red Line, so you can travel directly without switching trains.
- The trip takes approximately 27 minutes and covers around 23.4 km, including boarding. Actual travel time can vary slightly depending on train frequency and how busy the stations are.
- This journey crosses 2 fare zones between Airport Terminal 3 (Zone 5) and Business Bay (Zone 6), which determines the fare shown above.
- Yes. Any Nol card (Silver, Gold, or Blue) works in both directions on the Dubai Metro network. Just tap in and out as normal, the fare is calculated the same way regardless of direction.
- Check the Dubai Metro timings page or the RTA app for live schedules. Standard service runs 5:00 AM to midnight Saturday to Wednesday, until 1:00 AM on Thursday and Friday, and from 8:00 AM to midnight on Sunday. Timings may change during Ramadan and public holidays.
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Estimated route distance is 23.4 km. Journey time includes line travel plus transfer buffer. Actual time may vary slightly with waiting and station walking distance.
Near Business Bay Station
Bay Avenue Mall
Shopping ยท 5 min walk
JW Marriott Marquis
Hotel ยท 8 min walk
Business Bay Promenade
Landmark ยท 10 min walk
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