Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 7.50
Journey Time
43 min
Stations
20
Transfers
1
Metro vs Taxi - Union to Jumeirah Beach Residence 1
AED 7.50
43 min
Fixed fare
Best value โ~AED 72
43โ60 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
20 stations
Transfer at DMCC
Red Line
Transfer to Tram Line
Tram 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 Jumeirah Beach Residence 1
- Board at Union Station (Red Line) and ride to DMCC, then transfer to reach Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 Station (Dubai Tram). The journey covers 20 stations and takes approximately 43 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 DMCC. Follow the platform signage to switch lines, and allow a few extra minutes for the walk between platforms.
- The trip takes approximately 43 minutes and covers around 30.4 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 Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 (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 30.4 km. Journey time includes line travel plus transfer buffer. Actual time may vary slightly with waiting and station walking distance.
Near Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 Station
JBR The Walk
Dining ยท 3 min walk
The Beach JBR
Attraction ยท 5 min walk
Ain Dubai (Observation Wheel)
Attraction ยท 12 min walk
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