Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 5.00
Journey Time
24 min
Stations
11
Transfers
1
Metro vs Taxi - Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall to Al Ras
AED 5.00
24 min
Fixed fare
Best value ✓~AED 40
24–34 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
- The Red Line runs from Centrepoint to Life Pharmacy, passing through the city centre and Marina.
- Peak hours are 7–9am and 5–8pm - trains run every 3–5 minutes during these windows.
Your Journey Route
11 stations
Transfer at Burjuman
Red Line
Transfer to Green Line
Green 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 Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall to Al Ras
- Board at Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Station (Red Line) and ride to Burjuman, then transfer to reach Al Ras Station (Green Line). The journey covers 11 stations and takes approximately 24 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.
- Yes. This route requires one transfer at Burjuman. Follow the platform signage to switch lines, and allow a few extra minutes for the walk between platforms.
- The trip takes approximately 24 minutes and covers around 14.4 km, including transfer time and boarding. Actual travel time can vary slightly depending on train frequency and how busy the stations are.
- This journey crosses 2 fare zones between Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (Zone 6) and Al Ras (Zone 5), 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 14.4 km. Journey time includes line travel plus transfer buffer. Actual time may vary slightly with waiting and station walking distance.
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