Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 5.00
Journey Time
19 min
Stations
10
Transfers
0
Metro vs Taxi - DMCC to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
AED 5.00
19 min
Fixed fare
Best value โ~AED 44
19โ27 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
- Direct Red Line toward city - one of Dubai's most popular routes.
- Sit on the right side for views of the JLT lake cluster.
- This journey is entirely aboveground - great for sightseeing.
Your Journey Route
10 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 DMCC to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
- Board at DMCC Station and ride directly to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Station on the Red Line. No transfer is needed. The journey covers 10 stations and takes approximately 19 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. DMCC and Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall are both on the Red Line, so you can travel directly without switching trains.
- The trip takes approximately 19 minutes and covers around 16.2 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 DMCC (Zone 2) and Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (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.
How do I get from DMCC to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall by Dubai Metro?
How much does it cost to travel from DMCC to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall?
Do I need to change trains between DMCC and Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall?
How long does the journey from DMCC to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall take?
How many fare zones does this journey cross?
Can I use the same Nol card for the return journey from Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall to DMCC?
Where can I check live timings for DMCC to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall?
Estimated route distance is 16.2 km. Journey time includes line travel plus transfer buffer. Actual time may vary slightly with waiting and station walking distance.
Near Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Station
Burj Khalifa Observation Deck
Landmark ยท 10 min walk
Dubai Mall
Shopping ยท 4 min walk
Dubai Fountain
Attraction ยท 7 min walk
Loading fare calculator...