Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 3.00
Journey Time
9 min
Stations
5
Transfers
0
Metro vs Taxi - Dubai Internet City to National Paints
AED 3.00
9 min
Fixed fare
Best value โ~AED 26
9โ13 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 Rashidiya to UAE Exchange, passing through the city centre and Marina.
- Peak hours are 7โ9am and 5โ8pm - trains run every 3โ5 minutes during these windows.
Your Journey Route
5 stations
Direct journey - no transfers needed
Red Line
Fare Details
All ticket types and pricing information
Silver Nol CardAED 3.00
Gold ClassAED 6.00
Standard Ticket (Red)AED 4.00
Gold Class Ticket (Red)AED 8.00
Concessionary (Blue Nol)AED 1.50
Zones Crossed1
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 Dubai Internet City to National Paints
- Board at Dubai Internet City Station and ride directly to National Paints Station on the Red Line. No transfer is needed. The journey covers 5 stations and takes approximately 9 minutes.
- A Silver Nol card costs AED 3.00 for this journey, and Gold Class costs AED 6.00. Paper Red Ticket users pay AED 4.00 standard or AED 8.00 for Gold Class. Blue Nol concessionary card holders (students, seniors, People of Determination) pay AED 1.50.
- No. Dubai Internet City and National Paints are both on the Red Line, so you can travel directly without switching trains.
- The trip takes approximately 9 minutes and covers around 7.2 km, including boarding. Actual travel time can vary slightly depending on train frequency and how busy the stations are.
- Dubai Internet City and National Paints are in the same fare zone, so this journey is charged at the lowest single-zone rate.
- 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 7.2 km. Journey time includes line travel plus transfer buffer. Actual time may vary slightly with waiting and station walking distance.
Near National Paints Station
Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)
Business ยท 10 min walk
Jebel Ali Beach
Park ยท 20 min walk
Ibn Battuta Mall
Shopping ยท 15 min walk
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