Jabal Ali Metro Station (R38) – Red Line
Jabal Ali is the junction where the Route 2020 branch splits from the Red Line main route. Passengers heading to Expo City, Al Furjan or Dubai Investment Park change trains here.
Formerly known as: Nakheel Harbour & Tower.
What's Near Jabal Ali Station
- Route 2020 branch transfer (for The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, Expo City)
- Jebel Ali Village
- Ibn Battuta Mall (one stop)
Fares from Jabal Ali
Journeys from Jabal Ali 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 Jabal Ali 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 Jabal Ali sits on the network, open the Dubai Metro map 2026.
Facilities
Like all Dubai Metro stations, Jabal Ali 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 Jabal Ali metro station on?
Jabal Ali (station code R38) is on the Dubai Metro Red Line, and it transfer station between the Red Line main route and the Route 2020 branch to Expo.
Which fare zone is Jabal Ali station in?
Jabal Ali is in RTA fare zone 1. 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 Jabal Ali metro station?
Key places near Jabal Ali include: Route 2020 branch transfer (for The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, Expo City); Jebel Ali Village; Ibn Battuta Mall (one stop).