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Max Metro Station (R21) – Red Line

Max station (formerly Al Jafiliya) is the nearest metro station to Zabeel Park and the Dubai Frame. It also serves the consulates area and Al Satwa.

Station codeR21
LineRed Line
Fare zoneZone 6
StructureElevated / at grade

Formerly known as: Al Jafiliya.

Max Metro Station (R21) on the Dubai Metro Red Line

What's Near Max Station

Fares from Max

Journeys from Max 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 Max 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 Max sits on the network, open the updated Dubai Metro mapDubai Metro map.

Facilities

Like all Dubai Metro stations, Max 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 Max metro station on?

Max (station code R21) is on the Dubai Metro Red Line.

Which fare zone is Max station in?

Max is in RTA fare zone 6. 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 Max metro station?

Key places near Max include: Zabeel Park and the Dubai Frame (about 15 minutes on foot or a short taxi); Al Jafiliya consulates district; RTA Customer Happiness Centre.

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Written by Shaz — Dubai-based SEO expert and blogger. Content compiled from official RTA and Etihad Rail announcements and public sources. Last updated: October 2026.