Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 7.50
Journey Time
57 min
Stations
26
Transfers
2
Metro vs Taxi - Dubai Marina to Al Qusais
AED 7.50
57 min
Fixed fare
Best value ✓~AED 84
57–80 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 Dubai Tram connects Dubai Marina to Al Sufouh, with interchanges at DMCC and Sobha Realty metro stations.
- Use your Nol card to seamlessly transfer between the Tram and Metro - no additional fare.
Your Journey Route
26 stations
Transfer at Dubai Marina and Union
Tram Line
Transfer to Red Line
Red Line
Transfer to Green Line
Green Line
Fare Details
All ticket types and pricing information
Silver Nol CardAED 7.50
Gold ClassAED 15.00
Standard Ticket (Red)AED 8.50
Gold Class Ticket (Red)AED 17.00
Concessionary (Blue Nol)AED 3.75
Zones Crossed3
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 Marina to Al Qusais
- Board at Dubai Marina Station (Dubai Tram) and ride to Dubai Marina, then transfer to reach Al Qusais Station (Green Line). The journey covers 26 stations and takes approximately 57 minutes.
- A Silver Nol card costs AED 7.50 for this journey, and Gold Class costs AED 15.00. Paper Red Ticket users pay AED 8.50 standard or AED 17.00 for Gold Class. Blue Nol concessionary card holders (students, seniors, People of Determination) pay AED 3.75.
- Yes. This route requires 2 transfers at Dubai Marina and Union. Follow the platform signage to switch lines, and allow a few extra minutes for the walk between platforms.
- The trip takes approximately 57 minutes and covers around 36.6 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 3 fare zones between Dubai Marina (Zone 2) and Al Qusais (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 36.6 km. Journey time includes line travel plus transfer buffer. Actual time may vary slightly with waiting and station walking distance.
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