Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 5.00
Journey Time
22 min
Stations
10
Transfers
1
Metro vs Taxi - Business Bay to Jumeirah Lakes Towers
AED 5.00
22 min
Fixed fare
Best value ✓~AED 40
22–31 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
10 stations
Transfer at DMCC
Red Line
Transfer to Tram Line
Tram 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 Business Bay to Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Board at Business Bay Station (Red Line) and ride to DMCC, then transfer to reach Jumeirah Lakes Towers Station (Dubai Tram). The journey covers 10 stations and takes approximately 22 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 DMCC. Follow the platform signage to switch lines, and allow a few extra minutes for the walk between platforms.
- The trip takes approximately 22 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 Business Bay (Zone 6) and Jumeirah Lakes Towers (Zone 2), 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.
Near Jumeirah Lakes Towers Station
JLT Cluster Dining
Dining · 5 min walk
Almas Tower
Business · 8 min walk
Green Planet Connection via Bus
Attraction · 20 min walk
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