Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 5.00
Journey Time
16 min
Stations
7
Transfers
1
Metro vs Taxi - Union to Creek
AED 5.00
16 min
Fixed fare
Best value โ~AED 25
16โ22 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
7 stations
Transfer at Burjuman
Red Line
Transfer to Green Line
Green 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 Union to Creek
- Board at Union Station (Red Line) and ride to Burjuman, then transfer to reach Creek Station (Green Line). The journey covers 7 stations and takes approximately 16 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.
- Yes. This route requires one transfer at Burjuman. Follow the platform signage to switch lines, and allow a few extra minutes for the walk between platforms.
- The trip takes approximately 16 minutes and covers around 6.6 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 2 fare zones between Union (Zone 5) and Creek (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 6.6 km. Journey time includes line travel plus transfer buffer. Actual time may vary slightly with waiting and station walking distance.
Near Creek Station
Al Jadaf Culture Village
Landmark ยท 10 min walk
Dubai Festival City
Shopping ยท 15 min walk
Al Jaddaf Waterfront
Park ยท 8 min walk
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