The Green Line is Dubai Metro’s second core route, cutting through the city’s older, denser districts — Deira, Al Rigga, and Bur Dubai — a very different character from the Red Line’s business-corridor run. Here’s the complete, current 2026 timing, fare, and station breakdown.
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Green Line Trip Planner & Fare Estimator
Green Line Journey Time & Fare Estimator
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Journey time is an estimate based on average 2.5 min/station. Always confirm live timing via the RTA app.
Green Line Operating Hours 2026
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 05:00 AM | 12:00 AM (midnight) |
| Friday | 05:00 AM | 01:00 AM (next day) |
| Saturday | 05:00 AM | 01:00 AM (next day) |
| Sunday | 08:00 AM | 12:00 AM (midnight) |
Weekday Timing
The Green Line follows the same network-wide hours as the rest of the Metro Monday through Thursday — opening at 05:00 AM and running until midnight.
Friday & Saturday Extended Hours
Both days get an extra hour of service, closing at 01:00 AM the next day rather than midnight — useful if you’re out late around Al Ghubaiba or the Gold Souq area.
Sunday Late Start
Sunday opens three hours later than the rest of the week, with the first train not departing until 08:00 AM.
Green Line First & Last Train — Full Station List
Etisalat by e& to Creek (Full Route)
The Green Line runs 19 stops between its two termini:
Etisalat by e& → Al Qusais → Al Nahda → Stadium → Al Qiyadah → Abu Hail → Abu Baker Al Siddique → Salah Al Din → Union Station (Red Line interchange) → Baniyas Square → Gold Souq → Al Ras → Al Ghubaiba → Sharaf DG → BurJuman Station (Red Line interchange) → Oud Metha → Dubai Healthcare City → Al Jadaf → Creek
First & Last Train Timing
- First train: 05:00 AM (Monday–Saturday), 08:00 AM (Sunday), departing simultaneously from both Etisalat by e& and Creek terminals.
- Last train: Full outbound journeys depart the terminals at approximately 11:10 PM (Monday–Thursday and Sunday) and 12:10 AM (Friday–Saturday).
As with the Red Line, the terminal-to-terminal last train isn’t the same as the last train reaching your station — build in buffer time if you’re travelling toward either end late at night.
Green Line Peak vs Off-Peak Frequency
| Period | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Peak (rush hours) | Every 5 minutes |
| Off-peak | Every 8–10 minutes |
If you’re planning a Deira shopping trip through Gold Souq or Al Ras, midday off-peak travel means noticeably more breathing room than the morning and evening commuter crush through the Union and BurJuman interchange stretch.
Green Line Fare Zones & Nol Pricing
| Zones Crossed | Silver Nol | Gold Class |
|---|---|---|
| Within 1 zone | 3.00 AED | 6.00 AED |
| 2 adjacent zones | 5.00 AED | 10.00 AED |
| 3 or more zones | 7.50 AED | 15.00 AED |
Use the trip planner above to check the exact fare for your specific stations, and check your Nol balance before a longer cross-zone journey — gates reject insufficient balance with no grace period.
Green Line Interchange & Landmark Stations
Union Station (Red/Green Interchange)
Union Metro Station is your switch point to the Red Line if you’re continuing toward the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor or the airport-adjacent stretch.
BurJuman Station (Red/Green Interchange)
The second interchange point, BurJuman Metro Station, sits deeper into Bur Dubai and sees heavy footfall from shoppers heading to the BurJuman Centre mall directly above the station.
Al Rigga Station
Just off the Green Line’s Deira stretch, Al Rigga Metro Station is a key stop for the Al Rigga Road dining and retail strip — a good example of how the Green Line serves Dubai’s older commercial districts rather than the newer skyline.
Etisalat Station
The Green Line’s northern terminus serves the Al Qusais residential and light-industrial area.
Green Line vs Red Line — Which One Do You Need?
If your trip involves Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, or the Sheikh Zayed Road business corridor, you want the Red Line schedule instead. If you’re headed toward Deira, Bur Dubai, the Gold Souq, or Dubai Healthcare City, the Green Line is your route. For a full network overview covering both lines together, see the complete Dubai Metro timing guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Green Line’s first train depart?
05:00 AM Monday through Saturday, and 08:00 AM on Sunday, from both Etisalat by e& and Creek terminals.
What time is the last Green Line train?
Approximately 11:10 PM Monday–Thursday and Sunday, and 12:10 AM on Friday–Saturday, for full terminal-to-terminal journeys.
How many stations does the Green Line have?
19 stations, running from Etisalat by e& to Creek, including two interchange points — Union and BurJuman — where you can switch to the Red Line.
How much does a Green Line trip cost?
3.00 AED within a single zone, 5.00 AED across 2 adjacent zones, and 7.50 AED for 3 or more zones on Silver Nol — Gold Class is exactly double at every tier.
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