Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall station sits in The single most-used tourist station in Dubai. Connects via a 700-metre elevated air-conditioned link bridge directly to Dubai Mall — the world's most-visited destination by foot traffic. on the Dubai Metro Red Line. Walk to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa entrance, Dubai Fountain.
Insider tip: Allow a full 15 minutes from the platform to Dubai Mall entrance, and another 10 minutes inside the mall to reach the Burj Khalifa lift queue. If you have a timed-entry ticket, leave the metro 30 minutes before your slot.
All Dubai Metro fares use the Nol card. From Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall expect AED 4 within one zone, AED 6 across two zones, and AED 8.50 for journeys covering the full network. A standard Silver Nol card costs AED 25 (AED 19 of stored credit). Gold Class cabins double the fare and sit at the front of the train. Children under 5 ride free.
Trains call at Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall every 3–7 minutes from 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, with extended service to 01:00 on Friday and Saturday. The first train on Friday departs at 05:00. Trains are air-conditioned and the platform has women-and-children-only carriages clearly marked in pink — fines for misuse start at AED 100.
From Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall the most-asked routes are: Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (change at relevant interchange), Dubai International Airport DXB Terminals 1 and 3, Mall of the Emirates, and Dubai Marina. Most journeys across the Red Line take 25–45 minutes end-to-end. Trains can be packed during 7–9 AM and 5–8 PM peaks — board the rear carriages for the best chance of a seat.
Eating, drinking and chewing gum on the metro is fined AED 100. Sleeping on benches is fined AED 300. Bring an empty water bottle and refill at the platform fountain after the gates. Wi-Fi is free network-wide. Pay with the Nol card at any station kiosk, vending machine, or via the RTA Dubai app.
Verified April 2026 against current RTA published fares and timetables.
Complete guide to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall metro station on the Dubai Red Line. Fares to Burj Khalifa, DXB & Marina, nearby landmarks, exits and insider tips for 2026.