Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa)

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

1. MetroDubai Metro Red Line

   25–35 min

   Fare

   AED 6–AED 8

   Hours

   05:00–00:00

   ·

   every 5 min

   Stations at T1 and T3; ~25 min to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall. Buy a nol card; one large bag per person on board.

   Source: www.rta.ae · checked 2026-09-28

2. TaxiDubai Taxi

   20–35 min

   Fare

   AED 50–AED 80

   Hours

   24h

   Metered with a AED 25 airport flag-fall; ~AED 60 to Downtown, more to the Marina.

   Source: www.dubaiairports.ae · checked 2026-09-28

3. Ride-hailingCareem / Uber

   20–35 min

   Fare

   AED 55–AED 90

   Hours

   24h

   Book in the app and meet at the signed ride-share pick-up zone; surge pricing at peak times.

   Source: www.dubaiairports.ae · checked 2026-09-28

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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