Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 5.00
Journey Time
24 min
Stations
11
Transfers
1
Metro vs Taxi - Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall to Gold Souq
AED 5.00
24 min
Fixed fare
Best value โ~AED 41
24โ34 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
- Take the Green Line to Union, then switch to Red Line toward Jebel Ali.
- The transfer at Union is straightforward - follow Red Line signs.
- Allow 35โ40 minutes for the full journey including transfer.
Your Journey Route
11 stations
Transfer at Union
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 Gold Souq
- Board at Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Station (Red Line) and ride to Union, then transfer to reach Gold Souq 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 Union. 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 15 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 Gold Souq (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 15 km. Journey time includes line travel plus transfer buffer. Actual time may vary slightly with waiting and station walking distance.
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