How to Go to Burj Al Arab by Metro
Quick answer: the nearest metro station to Burj Al Arab is Mall of the Emirates (Red Line), about 3–4 km away. Finish with a 10-minute taxi (AED 12–18) or a Jumeirah Road bus. There's no station on the beach strip itself.
Route Options
Option 1: Metro + Taxi (easiest)
- Red Line to Mall of the Emirates.
- Taxi from the station/mall rank to Burj Al Arab, Wild Wadi, Madinat Jumeirah or Jumeirah Public Beach — 10 minutes, AED 12–18.
Option 2: Metro + Bus (cheapest)
RTA buses along the Jumeirah Road corridor (route 8 is the classic, running Al Gubaiba–Jumeirah–Burj Al Arab direction, with connecting routes from Mall of the Emirates) stop near the Burj Al Arab junction — check S'hail for the stop nearest your entrance. Total cost stays within your normal Nol zone fare + bus fare.
Where to Actually Go
| Goal | Head to |
|---|---|
| Classic Burj Al Arab photo | Jumeirah Public Beach / Kite Beach shoreline — free, best at sunset |
| Inside the hotel | Reservation required (restaurant, afternoon tea, or the Inside Burj Al Arab tour) |
| Wild Wadi Waterpark | Directly beside the hotel — same taxi drop |
| Madinat Jumeirah souk & abras | 2 minutes further — waterways, dining and the best framed Burj Al Arab views |
Costs from Central Dubai
Downtown → Burj Al Arab: metro AED 5 + taxi ~AED 15 = ~AED 20, versus AED 50–70 by direct taxi. Airport → Burj Al Arab: AED 5 metro + AED 15 taxi. Price your metro leg on the calculator.
Planning more journeys? Start from the Dubai Metro map 2026 — every line, station and fare zone on one page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which metro station is closest to Burj Al Arab?
Mall of the Emirates on the Red Line, about 3–4 km away. A 10-minute taxi (AED 12–18) or a Jumeirah Road bus covers the final stretch — no station sits on the beach strip.
Can I visit Burj Al Arab without a booking?
Not inside — entry requires a restaurant, tea or tour reservation. For photos, the free public beaches along Jumeirah Road offer the iconic views without any booking.
Is Wild Wadi near the metro?
Wild Wadi sits beside Burj Al Arab, so the same route applies: Red Line to Mall of the Emirates, then a short taxi or bus.