Metro journey from Airport Terminal 3 (DXB Terminal 3) to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (Downtown Dubai), costs AED 5 (AED 10 with nol Gold), takes ~27 minutes, across 13 stations, direct without interchange, on the Red Line, covering ~13.59 km on Dubai Metro.
Data checked: 28 Oct 2026 · Confirm on official metro site before travel Dubai Metro official site
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Passes 11 intermediate stations:
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Entry gates near your start landmark.
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The single-journey nol Silver fare from Airport Terminal 3 (DXB Terminal 3) to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (Downtown Dubai) is AED 5. With nol Gold it is AED 10. Red ticket is AED 6.
The journey takes approximately 27 minutes across 13 stations on Dubai Metro. It is a direct route with zero line changes.
This route covers about 13 stations over roughly 13.59 km (on the Red Line) on Dubai Metro.
First train at Airport Terminal 3 is around 05:00 (Sun 08:00). Last train is around 00:00 (Fri 01:00). Confirm on the day of travel — timings can change.
At Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall, available exits are: Main exit — Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall street level / plaza; Secondary exit — Connecting roads and taxi drop-off.
