Navigating Dubai Made Easy with Dubai Metro & RTA Timings
Are you tired of being late every day due to not knowing the exact RTA timings of public transport in Dubai? Don’t worry we’ve heard you. Stick to this article to know about Dubai Metro timings today so you’ll never be late again on reaching your destination.
Dubai, a tourist-focused city, provides everything possible to visitors. RTA ensures a seamless travel experience for all tourists and citizens with various modes of transportation including Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, Marine Transport, Bus Stations, and Parking.
To make your journey even more convenient, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) regularly updates the Metro timings, ensuring you have access to the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding Metro Timetable. In this article, we’ll discuss Metro and other timings and Metro stations.
RTA Updated Timings Dubai
 Dubai Metro Timings Today
Dubai Metro Timetable
Dubai Metro operates 7 days a week with some fluctuation in timings, see the below table for detailed timetable.
| Red Line (MRed) | Between centrepoint (R11) and Expo 2020 (R76) |
| Branch Line (MBrch) | Between Jabal Ali (R38) and UAE Exchange (R42) |
| Green Line (MGrn) | Between Etisalat by e& (G11) and Creek (G30) |
Dubai Metro Opening Time (For All Lines)
Opening time of Metro from Monday to Saturday is 5 AM in the morning and on Sunday, it is 8 AM.
| Monday to Thursday | 05:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Midnight) |
| Friday | 05:00 AM – 01:00 am (Next day) |
| Saturday | 05:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Midnight) |
| Sunday | 08:00 AM -12:00 AM (Midnight) |
Dubai Metro Closing Time (For All Lines)
Closing time of Metro is 12 AM in the midnight.
| Monday to Thursday | 05:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Midnight) |
| Friday | 05:00 AM – 01:00 am (Next day) |
| Saturday | 05:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Midnight) |
| Sunday | 08:00 AM -12:00 AM (Midnight) |
Interchange Stations
| Union (R18/G20) and BurJuman (R19/G26) | For interchange between Metro Red and Green Lines |
| Jabal Ali (R38) | For interchange between Metro Red and Branch Lines |
| SOBHA REALITY (R36) and DMCC (R37) | For Interchange between Metro and Tram |
Last Metro Train Timing (Red Line)
| Day | UAE Exchange to Rashidiya | Rashidiya to UAE Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Sat-Wed | 10:55 PM | 10:54 PM |
| Thursday | 01:56 PM | 11:56 PM |
| Friday | 11:53 PM | 11:53 PM |
Last Metro Train Timing (Green Line)
| Day | Etisalat to Creek | Creek to Etisalat |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday-Wednesday | 11:24 PM | 11:21 PM |
| Thursday | 12:22 PM | 12:20 PM |
| Friday | 12:22 PM | 12:20 PM |
Dubai Tram Timings Today
| Days | Timings |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday | 06:00 AM to 01:00 (Next Day) |
| Sunday | 09:00 AM to 01:00 (Next Day) |
RTA Bus Timings Dubai
Dubai Bus is fully operational from 04:00 to 01:00 AM (Next Day).
- Currently, operating Intercity bus services are E100 – E101 – E201 – E303  – E306 – E307 – E307A – E315 – E400 – E411 – E16 – E700  between Dubai – Abu Dhabi – Sharjah – Ajman – Hatta – Fujairah – Al Ain.
- Route (C01) will be 24hrs.
Hatta Buses:
RTA is operating two active routes from Dubai to Hatta today.
- Route (H02), Hatta Express, from the Dubai Mall Bus Station to Hatta Bus Station. It operates from 7 AM to 7 PM daily at a frequency of two hours using deluxe coaches at a fare of AED25 per rider per journey.
- Route (H04), Hatta Hop on Hop off. This circular route starts and ends at Hatta Bus Station and passes by four tourist landmarks (Hatta Wadi Hub, Hatta Hill Park, Hatta Dam, and the Heritage Village). Its time is from 7 AM to 9 PM daily at a frequency of 30 minutes at a fare of AED2 per rider per bus stop.
RTA Water Taxi Dubai Marina Timings
| Routes | Timing | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Water Taxi | 03:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Every Day |
Dubai Ferry Timings
| Â Routes/Stations | Â Timings | Â Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ghubaiba – Dubai Canal (FR1) | Every Day: 01:50 pm and 06:50 pm | AED 50 Silver (one way) AED 70 Gold (one way) Children 0 – 5 years (free) |
| Dubai Canal – Bluewaters – Dubai Marina (FR2) | Every Day: 02:20 pm and 07:20 pm | |
| Dubai Marina – Bluewaters – Dubai Canal (FR2) | Every Day: 01:00 pm and 06:00 pm | |
| Dubai Canal – Al Ghubaiba (FR1) | Every Day: 02:20 pm and 07:20pm | |
| Marina Mall Ferry Station Palm Jumeirah – Atlantis The Palm (FR4)* | Every Day: 11:30 am and 04:30 pm | Gold Class AED 75 per person. AED 210 for a family package (2 adults and 2 children) Silver Class AED 50 per person. AED 140 for a family package (2 adults and 2 children) Children aged 2-10 years receive a 50% discount on the single ticket fares, while children under 2 years ride for free |
| Al Ghubaiba – Souk Al Marfa (CR10)** | Friday To Sunday: 06:15 pm to 09:45 pm | AED 5 per stop |
- A minimum of 12 passengers is required to conduct the trip
- People of Determination and children under 5 years receive complimentary travel only for commuter trips.
- Not all stations accept nol, credit, and debit cards, so kindly keep cash with you at all times.
- Please be at the station prior to the time indicated in the flyer as departure times vary from station to station
FR1 – Departure time from Dubai Canal Station to:
| Â Routes/Stations | Â Timings |
|---|---|
| Al Ghubaiba Marine Transport Station | 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm |
| Dubai Canal Marine Transport Station (Departure) | 1:50 pm, 6:50 pm |
| BlueWaters Marine Transport Station (Departure)Â | 2:50 pm 7:50 pm |
| Dubai Marina Mall Marine Transport Station (Arrival) | 2:55 pm, 7:55 pm |
| Dubai Marina Mall Marine Transport Station (Departure)Â | 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm |
| BlueWaters Marine Transport Station (Departure)Â | 1:20 pm 6:20 pm |
| Dubai Canal Marine Transport Station (Departure) | 2:05 pm, 7:05 pm |
| Al Ghubaiba Marine Transport Station (Arrival) | 2:55 pm, 7:55 pm |
FR1 – Fares outside Water Canal (Dubai Canal to Al Ghubaiba or Dubai Marina)
| Routes/Stations | Â Fare |
|---|---|
| Silver Ticket / Class | AED 25 |
| Golden Ticket / Class | AED 35 |
| Children under 5 years | Free |
Dubai Abra Timings
Petrol Heritage Abra-Creek
| Â Routes/Stations | Â Timings and Frequency | Â Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Old Souq – Baniyas (CR3) | No operation on weekdays Saturday & Sunday: 4:00 pm – 11:20 pm  | AED 2 |
| Al Sabkha – Al Fahidi (CR4) | Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 10:55 pm Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am – 11:25 pm Sunday: 08:00 am – 11:30 pm | AED 2 |
| Al Fahadi – Deira Old Souq (CR5) | Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 10:55 pm Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am – 11:25 pm Sunday: 08:30 am – 11:25 pm | AED 2 |
| Al Seef – Baniyas (CR6) | Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 11:20 pm Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am – 11:57 pm Sunday: 08:30 am – 11:27 pm | AED 2 |
| Dubai Festival City – Dubai Creek Harbor (CR9) | No operation on weekdays Saturday & Sunday : 4:00 pm – 11:20 pm  | AED 2 |
| Al Jaddaf -Duabi Creek Harbor (CR11) | Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 10:45 am & 4:00 pm – 10:55 pm | AED 2 |
| Dubai Old Souk – Souk Al Marfa (CR12)* | Monday – Thursday 5:20 pm – 9:50 pm Friday – Sunday 4:20 pm – 10:50 pm | AED 5 per stop |
| Deira Old Souk – Souk Al Marfa (CR13)* | Monday – Thursday 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm Friday – Sunday 4:05 pm – 10:35 pm | AED 5 per stop |
| Sheikh Zayed Road – Jumeirah (TR6)** | Every Day: 4:00 pm – 10:15 pm | AED 25 per Pax |
- A chartering service for the full vessel is available from Al-Seef, Baniyas or Al-Fahidi, Daily from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm for AED 300 per hour.
- People of Determination and children under 5 years receive complimentary travel only for commuter trips.
- Not all stations accept nol, credit, and debit cards, so kindly keep cash with you at all times.
- Please be at the station prior to the time indicated in the flyer as departure times vary from station to station
- A minimum of 6 passengers is required to conduct the trip.
Traditional Abra-Electrical
| Â Routes/Stations | Â Timings and Frequency | Â Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Mall / Burj Plaza / The Palace | Every Day: 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm | AED 68.25 per person for 25 min |
| Global Village** | Every Day: 4:00 pm – 12:00 midnight | AED 52.5 to book the entire Abra per trip for 12 to 15 min |
*nol cards are not accepted on the Electrical Abra.
**Service available within Global Village operating timings.
*** Depending on the availability of service.
Traditional Abra-Motorised
| Â Routes/Stations | Â Timings and Frequency | Â Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Bur Dubai Abra Station – Deira Old Souq Abra station (CR1) | Every Day: 6:00 am – 12:00 midnight | AED 1 per passenger, per trip |
| Dubai Old Souq Abra station – Al Sabkha Abra station (CR2) | Every Day: 24 hours service | AED 1 per passenger, per trip |
Private group charter is available at AED 60 for 30 mins trip or AED 120 for 1-hour trip.
Air-conditioned Abra
| Â Routes/Stations | Â Timings and Frequency | Â Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Al Jaddaf Marine Station to Dubai Festival City (BM2) | Saturday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 11:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 11:20 pm  | AED 2 per person, per trip in one direction |
| Marina Mall – Marina Walk (BM1) | Monday – Thursday:12:00 pm – 11:11 pm Friday-Sunday:12:00 pm – 12:11 (After Midnight)  | AED 5 |
| Marina Promenade – Marina Mall (BM1) | Monday – Thursday:04:11 pm – 10:17 pm Friday-Sunday:04:11 pm – 11:17 pm | AED 3 |
| Marina Walk – Marina Terrace (BM1) | Monday – Thursday: 04:08 pm – 10:21 pm Friday-Sunday: 04:08 pm – 11:16 pm | AED 3 |
| Marina Mall – Bluewaters (BM3) | Monday – Thursday: 04:00 pm – 11:20 pm Friday-Sunday: 04:00 pm – 11:40 pm | AED 5 |
| Full Route | Monday – Thursday: 04:08 pm – 09:57 pm Friday-Sunday: 04:08 pm – 10:56 pm | AED 3 – AED 11 Depending on the number of stops |
- nol cards can be purchased at the air-conditioned Abra stations.
 Dubai Parking Timings
Parking Service is available daily from 8 am to 10 pm with an applied tariff. Parking is free on Sundays and official holidays for residents and tourists.
To know more about parking fares, parking zones, seasonal parking cards, and payment methods: Click Here
Note: Must inquire nol balance before traveling via any mode of transport to avoid any type of transport fines.
Source: https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/public-transport/timetable
FAQs
Conclusion
Dubai’s public transportation system, managed by the RTA, is a testament to the city’s commitment to seamless mobility. With the comprehensive Dubai Metro timing and Dubai Tram timing provided by the RTA, navigating Dubai has never been easier.
Whether you choose the metro, tram, bus, or water taxi, careful planning and utilization of your time will ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience. This article also covers RTA Bus timings and Dubai Parking timings.
Embrace the convenience of Dubai’s public transportation and explore the wonders of this remarkable city. If you have any queries regarding RTA Dubai timings today or tomorrow, you can ask in the comment section below.
