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UAE Exchange Metro Station (R42) – Red Line

UAE Exchange is the south-western terminus of the Red Line main route in Jebel Ali, mainly serving free-zone workers and park-and-ride commuters from Abu Dhabi direction.

Station codeR42
LineRed Line
Fare zoneZone 1
StructureElevated / at grade
UAE Exchange Metro Station (R42) on the Dubai Metro Red Line

What's Near UAE Exchange Station

Fares from UAE Exchange

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

Facilities

Like all Dubai Metro stations, UAE Exchange 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 UAE Exchange metro station on?

UAE Exchange (station code R42) is on the Dubai Metro Red Line.

Which fare zone is UAE Exchange station in?

UAE Exchange 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 UAE Exchange metro station?

Key places near UAE Exchange include: Jebel Ali Free Zone southern gate (bus); Jebel Ali Industrial Area; Last stop on the Red Line main route.

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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.