Airport Terminal 3 Metro sits inside DXB Terminal 3 on the Red Line. It is the station for Emirates arrivals who want Nol and a train before they meet the heat. Terminal 1 has its own Metro stop; do not walk terminal-to-terminal with heavy bags to “find” T3.
SIMs and Nol
Visitor SIM desks (du, e&) are in arrivals, a level away from the Metro. Buy Nol Silver at the station kiosk. Gold is optional for the carriage; it is not required to ride.
Where the train actually takes you
Deira City Centre, Union (Green interchange), BurJuman, World Trade Centre, Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall, Marina, Expo branch via the western line. For Abu Dhabi you still need a coach or car after Dubai.
Hours, fares and the operator site
Confirm last trains and Nol or Hafilat prices on the operator’s own page and in the S’hail app before you tap — they change.
First and last trains
Typical times for this route — not a live board. Check S’hail for the next Metro, tram or bus.
- 05:08 First trains
- 07:30 Peak 4-min headway
- 23:30 Last full service (check RTA)
Stops on this route
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Airport Terminal 3 Metro
Airport Terminal 3 Metro · Nol zone 5 · +0 min
Red Line
Nol fares on this route
Typical Silver, Gold and Student prices from published RTA tables. Confirm in the S’hail app before you tap — Gold vs Silver and how many zones you cross can change the fare.
| From | To | Silver | Gold | Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Terminal 3 Metro | Next zone | AED 3.00 | AED 6.00 | AED 1.50 |
| Airport Terminal 3 Metro | Across city | AED 7.50 | AED 15.00 | AED 3.75 |
Nearby on this route
Malls, beaches and attractions near the stops — plus airport SIM desks when the route serves DXB or AUH.
Dining nearby
SIM collection counters
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Metro from DXB T3 to Dubai Mall?
Yes. Red Line toward UAE Exchange / Expo direction via Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall. Tap Nol. Confirm the platform screen, not a guess.
Which Metro line is Airport Terminal 3 Metro on?
Airport Terminal 3 Metro is a Dubai Metro station on Dubai Metro Red Line. Interchange between Red and Green at Union or BurJuman. Tap Nol Silver; Gold is a carriage on the train, not a different network.
How do I pay at Airport Terminal 3 Metro?
Nol tap-in / tap-out. Buy Silver at the station kiosk or airport. RTA Dubai does not take cash at the gate. Women-and-children carriages are labelled.
What is near Airport Terminal 3 Metro?
Inside DXB T3 — SIM desks a level away. Open the nearby list on this page for malls, beaches and attractions within a walk or short taxi. Airport Terminal 3 and Terminal 1 are the visitor-SIM stations.