Home / Airports / Dubai International Airport / Downtown Dubai These are dated guides, not live traffic or fares. Travel times are for the journey after boarding; airport access, immigration and waiting are additional. Check official service information before departure.
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Fare Check official fare information Adult one way · check ticket conditions
Arrival point Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Station
Connections Direct · no vehicle change
Terminal / station access Terminal 1 · Terminal 3
Last checked 2026-10-05
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Fare Starting meter AED 25 Per vehicle · check supplements
Arrival point Your destination address in Downtown Dubai
Connections Direct · no vehicle change
Terminal / station access Terminal 1 · Terminal 2 · Terminal 3 This is not the total city journey fare.
Last checked 2026-10-05
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Transport details Dubai Metro Red Line Operator: Dubai Roads and Transport Authority
Boarding point Board at the Red Line station for Terminal 1 or Terminal 3. Terminal 2 has no station listed in this route guide.
Fare conditions Fares depend on nol card type and zones crossed. Select your destination in the official fare table and journey tools.
Hours (local time) Mon–Thu/Sat 05:00–24:00; Fri 05:00–01:00 next day; Sun 08:00–24:00
Luggage Up to two pieces of luggage; check size limits and carriage conditions in the official Metro guide. Official sources & check date · 2026-10-05 DTC airport taxi Operator: Dubai Taxi Company (DTC)
Boarding point Official DTC taxi ranks outside each terminal
Fare conditions AED 25 is the airport starting meter, not a total fare to Downtown Dubai. Distance and traffic-related charges add to the journey cost.
Hours (local time) 24 hours Official sources & check date · 2026-10-05 Bookable Transfers Affiliate booking products are separate from the official transport guide. Destinations and conditions vary by product.
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