Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 5.00
Journey Time
29 min
Stations
15
Transfers
0
Metro vs Taxi - Emirates Towers to Discovery Gardens
AED 5.00
29 min
Fixed fare
Best value ✓~AED 61
29–41 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 7–9am and 5–8pm - trains run every 3–5 minutes during these windows.
Your Journey Route
15 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 Emirates Towers to Discovery Gardens
- Board at Emirates Towers Station and ride directly to Discovery Gardens Station on the Red Line. No transfer is needed. The journey covers 15 stations and takes approximately 29 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. Emirates Towers and Discovery Gardens are both on the Red Line, so you can travel directly without switching trains.
- The trip takes approximately 29 minutes and covers around 25.2 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 Emirates Towers (Zone 6) and Discovery Gardens (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 25.2 km. Journey time includes line travel plus transfer buffer. Actual time may vary slightly with waiting and station walking distance.
Near Discovery Gardens Station
Ibn Battuta Mall
Shopping · 10 min walk
Discovery Gardens Community Garden
Park · 5 min walk
Discovery Pavilion
Attraction · 8 min walk
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