Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 7.50
Journey Time
46 min
Stations
22
Transfers
1
Metro vs Taxi - Union to Al Furjan
AED 7.50
46 min
Fixed fare
Best value ✓~AED 83
46–64 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 Green Line connects Al Jadaf to Creek and is ideal for exploring historic Deira and Bur Dubai.
- Transfer to the Red Line at Union or BurJuman stations for the rest of Dubai.
Your Journey Route
22 stations
Transfer at Union
Green Line
Transfer to Red Line
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 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 Union to Al Furjan
- Board at Union Station (Green Line) and ride to Union, then transfer to reach Al Furjan Station (Red Line). The journey covers 22 stations and takes approximately 46 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 one transfer at Union. Follow the platform signage to switch lines, and allow a few extra minutes for the walk between platforms.
- The trip takes approximately 46 minutes and covers around 36 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 Union (Zone 5) and Al Furjan (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 36 km. Journey time includes line travel plus transfer buffer. Actual time may vary slightly with waiting and station walking distance.
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