Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 7.50
Journey Time
33 min
Stations
17
Transfers
0
Metro vs Taxi - EXPO 2020 to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
AED 7.50
33 min
Fixed fare
Best value โ~AED 68
33โ46 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
17 stations
Direct journey - no transfers needed
Red 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 Crossed4
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 EXPO 2020 to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
- Board at EXPO 2020 Station and ride directly to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Station on the Red Line. No transfer is needed. The journey covers 17 stations and takes approximately 33 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.
- No. EXPO 2020 and Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall are both on the Red Line, so you can travel directly without switching trains.
- The trip takes approximately 33 minutes and covers around 28.8 km, including boarding. Actual travel time can vary slightly depending on train frequency and how busy the stations are.
- This journey crosses 4 fare zones between EXPO 2020 (Zone 1) 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.
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Estimated route distance is 28.8 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
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