Union Metro Station (R18) – Red Line
Union is one of the two interchange stations between the Red and Green Lines and one of the largest underground metro stations in the world by floor area. Transfers between lines take just a few minutes.
What's Near Union Station
- Union Square and Union Park
- Deira souq district (short ride on Green Line)
- Al Maktoum Road offices
Fares from Union
Journeys from Union cost AED 3 within its zone, AED 5 to an adjacent zone, and AED 7.50 for longer journeys with a Nol Silver card. Gold Class is double; the daily cap is AED 14 in standard class. Get the exact price for your trip with the Dubai Metro fare calculator.
Timings
Trains serve Union throughout standard metro hours: Mon–Thu & Sat 5:00 am–12:00 am, Fri until 1:00 am, Sun from 8:00 am. Peak-hour frequency is every 3–5 minutes. To see where Union sits on the network, open the latest Dubai Metro map.
Facilities
Like all Dubai Metro stations, Union is fully air-conditioned with ticket machines, a ticket office, gates supporting Nol cards, lifts and escalators, tactile guidance paths and accessible boarding. Feeder buses and taxis serve the station entrances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which line is Union metro station on?
Union (station code R18) is on the Dubai Metro Red Line, and it interchange with the Green Line.
Which fare zone is Union station in?
Union is in RTA fare zone 5. A journey within the zone costs AED 3 with a Nol Silver card; crossing to an adjacent zone costs AED 5, and longer trips AED 7.50.
What is near Union metro station?
Key places near Union include: Union Square and Union Park; Deira souq district (short ride on Green Line); Al Maktoum Road offices.