Dubai Metro has Red and Green Lines, connected at Union and BurJuman. The Red Line has two southern destinations: Life Pharmacy and Expo 2020. Check the destination display before boarding, not just the line colour.
Full station diagram
Open the full-size diagram. This is our editorial station sequence diagram, based on the RTA list and the site’s station registry. It does not show geographic distances or fare-zone boundaries. National Paints appears again at the start of the branch column; it is the same station.
For geographic context and fare zones, open the official RTA rail network PDF. If it fails to load, use the RTA station page or brochure directory. An older PDF may retain previous station names: compare the codes too.
Which Red Line train do you need?
The common section runs from Centrepoint through the airport, central Dubai and Marina to National Paints (R38). Beyond that junction:
| Destination | Stations after National Paints |
|---|---|
| Life Pharmacy, R42 | Ibn Battuta → Energy → Danube → Life Pharmacy |
| Expo 2020, R76 | The Gardens → Discovery Gardens → Al Furjan → Jumeirah Golf Estates → Dubai Investment Park → Expo 2020 |
There are six stations after the junction on the Expo branch. It is part of the Red Line.
RTA introduced direct trains to both destinations on 15 April 2024. That announcement uses the former names Jabal Ali and UAE Exchange, now National Paints and Life Pharmacy. If your train is bound for Expo 2020, an obligatory change at the junction is not part of that journey. For temporary changes or short-running trains, follow current displays and staff instructions.
Green Line interchanges
| Station | Red Line code | Green Line code |
|---|---|---|
| Union | R18 | G20 |
| BurJuman | R19 | G26 |
Compare the full sequence from your starting station to your destination before choosing an interchange. National Paints does not connect to the Green Line.
Stations useful to visitors
- DXB Terminal 3: Airport Terminal 3, R13. Terminal 1 uses its own station, R14; check your flight terminal.
- Downtown: Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall, R25. Allow time to reach your actual destination after leaving the platform.
- Mall of the Emirates: R32. Follow the mall signs after exiting.
- Dubai Marina: compare Sobha Realty, R36, and DMCC, R37, against your hotel address and the canal crossings.
Open the station directory for locations. A station named after an attraction does not mean its entrance is next to the ticket gates. The main Metro guide covers the rest of the journey.
Names that differ on older maps
Garmin (R29) was previously ONPASSIVE. RTA’s announcement sets the signage and digital rollout for September–November 2026, so both names may appear during the transition.
National Paints (R38) is the former Jabal Ali junction; RTA confirmed the rename. Do not confuse it with Life Pharmacy (R42), formerly UAE Exchange.
Fare zones and payment
A station code such as R25 is neither a price nor a zone number. Use the official map to identify zones, then read the Metro fares guide. Payment cards are covered separately in the nol guide. If your trip continues by tram, also read the public transport guide.
Station names and codes were checked against RTA on 6 November 2026. Counting shared interchanges once gives 53 unique stations, excluding tram and monorail stops. For operating times and temporary changes, check the RTA timetable before travelling.
