Dubai Metro

Dubai is one of the most modern and touristic cities in the world. This city, like many modern cities in the world, has public transportation lines, especially the subway. As a tourist and visitor as well as a citizen in the city of Dubai, you will need to use the metro regularly. In this article, we will talk about metro and the tips related to its use.

The working hours of the metro are from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm. Dubai has two metro lines, marked with red and green colors. The Red Line has 29 stations connecting Rashidiyah in East Dubai to Jabal Ali in West Dubai. This metro line is mostly in the form of an overpass, but it also has stations and underpasses and underground lines.

Important tips for using the Dubai Metro

1- Each person must use one metro card and one metro card will not work for several people at the same time.

2- It is better to use a silver card to use the subway. The price of the silver card is 5 dirhams and this card can be recharged like Iranian metro cards. According to the distance you travel, a charge amount will be deducted from your card, and if there is an extra amount left on your card at the end of the trip, it will be returned to you. This card can be used multiple times and if you travel to Dubai again or if any of your friends or acquaintances travel to Dubai, they can use this card.

3- If you want to use Dubai Metro only once, use red cards. The price of these cards is 16 dirhams and its validity period is one day, and you can use this card as much as you like on that day.

You can use the metro and there is no distance limit on your card.

Things that are prohibited in the Dubai Metro

Eating and drinking is prohibited in the Dubai Metro. This rule even includes chewing gum. If you see a violation, you will be fined 100 dirhams. In addition, putting your foot on the seat and pulling the emergency brake for no reason are fined 500 dirhams and 1000 dirhams. These fines will be collected from you right there in the train car. Dozing and sleeping in the Dubai Metro is prohibited and has a fine of 500 dirhams.

Dubai metro map

1- Station Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of the airport: Dubai Airport is large and has two terminals. Many tourists and people traveling to Dubai have airport transfers and do not need to take the metro. But if you have bought a ticket yourself, you can use the subway to enter the city.

2- Deira Center station: the popular and large center that Iranians usually use is located in this station. This shopping center leads to the station itself and you can find your way with the help of signs. This station is underground and if you exit the station, you will see the famous DAY TO DAY store.

3- Raqqa Station: This station is located on Raqqa Street. This street is full of Chinese goods and it usually gets very crowded at night and various programs are held on this street.

4- Ittihad station: This station is located in the center of the city, Jamal Yabni Yas Square is very close to it. It is possible to access Sabheh, which is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, from this station. Murshid market is also accessible through this station. The famous gold and spice market is also located in Sabkeh.

5- Karame station: this station leads to the clothing market with different prices and quality.

6- Al-Jaflieh station: by getting off at this station and walking some distance, you will reach Zabeel mansion.

7- World Trade Center Station: This station takes you to the center of Dubai's towers and skyscrapers. Recently, many concerts of Iranian singers are held at this station.

8- Financial center station: this station is for businessmen and Rotana Towers and Rose Rihan hotels are near this station.

9- Dubai Mall Station: From this station you can go to Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa.

10- Al-Khalij station from al-Tajari: on the opposite side of this station is a beautiful park, behind which is Al-Wasl street.

11- Mall of the Emirates station: This station is for the Mall of the Emirates, which is considered a luxury shopping center. There is an indoor ski slope and also famous brand shops in this mall.

12- Sharaf DJ station and Internet City: these stations are designed for universities and are not suitable for tourists.

13- Nakheel Station: This station is near the famous artificial island of Dubai or Dubai Palm. Dubai Palm has noble and expensive villas.

Introducing the "Blue Line" of Dubai Metro

Dubai Metro introduces a new 30-kilometer line that connects the red and green lines. Dubai's transportation landscape is set to undergo a significant transformation with the introduction of a new 30-kilometer blue line in the Dubai Metro. As the Road and Road Transport Organization has announced, the purpose of this addition is to bridge the existing red and green metro lines, which will increase communication in the city. With a combination of 14 stations, including elevated, underground, and interchange stations, the Blue Line is strategically designed to support the rapid economic and urban development we are witnessing in Dubai.

It should be noted that this development project includes the provision of 28 advanced driverless trains and the creation of a new warehouse capable of accommodating up to 60 trains. While specific details about the route, cost and timetable have not been disclosed, the development represents an important step forward in Dubai's commitment to advancing its public transport infrastructure.

The Blue Line initiative is aligned with the Dubai Urban Plan 2040, a forward-looking strategy that anticipates the city's population to grow to 5.8 million by 2040. This growth requires a comprehensive approach for sustainable urban development. By enhancing population density around mass transit stations, the Blue Line project is poised to expand the metro rail network, seamlessly connect Dubai's main urban centers and strengthen vital links between key centers of economic and social activities.

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Dubai Metro, known as the world's longest driverless metro network with a length of 89.3 kilometers, is considered a milestone in the city's public transportation system. Over the past 14 years, the company has served more than 2 billion passengers by maintaining an impressive on-time rate of 99.7% and surpassing international safety standards. This exceptional operational efficiency confirms Dubai's ambitious vision to increase the share of driverless public transport to 30% by 2030.

If you use the metro in your transportation in Dubai, you will save a lot of money. In this article, an attempt was made to examine the important touristic stations and the laws and fines related to them in the Dubai Metro.