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The Dubai Metro is a symbol of innovation and efficiency in urban transport. As one of the most advanced metro systems in the world, it offers fast, clean, and affordable travel across Dubai. Fully automated and driverless, the metro connects major landmarks and business hubs, easing traffic congestion and enhancing daily commutes. Whether you're a resident or a tourist, the Dubai Metro provides a convenient way to explore the city with comfort and speed. Let's dive into what makes it so unique.1
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Dubai Metro is the world’s longest fully automated driverless metro network, spanning over 89.6 km, recognized by Guinness World Records in 2011 for its scale. 1
The Metro consists of two main lines: the Red Line (35 stations) and Green Line (15 stations), covering major residential, commercial, and business districts across Dubai.
The Red Line runs from Rashidiya to Jebel Ali, and the Green Line from Etisalat to Creek. Trains are clean, safe, modern, and easily navigable. 2
Dubai Metro is globally popular; November 28, 2012, was its busiest day, and over 103 million passengers used it in just the first half of 2018. 3
Sleeping on Dubai Metro is banned, with a Dhs 300 fine, to ensure safety, cleanliness, and prevent disruptions; rest only away from tracks and stations. 4
Nakheel Harbour and Tower Metro Station offers 3,000 free, 24-hour parking spaces, making it one of Dubai Metro’s largest, fully accessible, and conveniently located facilities.
The Dubai Metro is fully air-conditioned, featuring Wi-Fi, digital route maps, surveillance cameras, and separate compartments for women and children. 5
Nol Cards are required to access metro services, with fares calculated based on zones and deducted automatically by tapping at entry and exit gates. 6
Nol Cards cost AED 25 with AED 19 credit, usable on metro and buses; Gold Nol Cards allow premium travel but charge double fare per trip.
Dubai Metro’s Gold Class cabins offer wider seats, extra legroom, and quieter travel; access requires a Gold Nol Card, with fares double regular class prices. 7
Dubai Metro features pink-colored cabins exclusively for women and children, offering comfort, safety, and promoting female participation in public life within culturally respectful boundaries. 8
Dubai Metro ensures safety with Emergency Call Boxes, first aid rooms, trained staff, and quick ambulance coordination, maintaining an average emergency response time of 10 minutes.9
Dubai Metro offers elevators, tactile paths, and wheelchair spaces. People of determination travel free with a personalized Nol Card, ensuring accessibility across all RTA services.
Dubai Metro operates daily with varied timings: Mon–Thu 5am–1:15am, Fri–Sat 5am–2:15am, and Sun 8am–1:15am, ensuring extended access across weekdays and weekends. 10
Dubai Metro offers monthly passes for AED 350 and annual passes for AED 2670, providing savings for daily commuters compared to standard ticket fares. 11
