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Business Bay Metro Station (R26) – Red Line

Business Bay station serves Dubai's fast-growing business district along the Dubai Water Canal, a short ride from Downtown.

Station codeR26
LineRed Line
Fare zoneZone 6
StructureElevated / at grade
Business Bay Metro Station (R26) on the Dubai Metro Red Line

What's Near Business Bay Station

Fares from Business Bay

Journeys from Business Bay 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 Business Bay 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 Business Bay sits on the network, open the Dubai Metro map with all stations.

Facilities

Like all Dubai Metro stations, Business Bay 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 Business Bay metro station on?

Business Bay (station code R26) is on the Dubai Metro Red Line.

Which fare zone is Business Bay station in?

Business Bay 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 Business Bay metro station?

Key places near Business Bay include: Business Bay towers and offices; Dubai Water Canal boardwalk; Bay Avenue Mall.

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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.