Dubai Metro operates 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight) Monday through Thursday and on Saturday. On Friday, service runs until 1:00 AM. Sunday has a later start at 8:00 AM, closing at midnight. Both the Red Line and Green Line follow identical operating hours across all days.
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Dubai Metro Operating Hours This Week
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) runs the Red Line and Green Line on a shared schedule, so passengers do not need to check separate timings for each line.
| Day | Opening | Closing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM (midnight) | Standard weekday hours |
| Friday | 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM (next day) | Extended for weekend night travel |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM (midnight) | Same as weekday hours |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM (midnight) | Later start than other days |
The Dubai Metro is not a 24-hour service. It operates approximately 17 to 20 hours daily, with the gap falling overnight between closing and the next morning’s first train.
Train Frequency by Time of Day
Wait times between trains change throughout the day based on passenger demand, and this matters more for trip planning than the headline opening and closing hours.
| Period | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Peak hours | Every 2–4 minutes | 6:00–8:30 AM and 5:00–7:00 PM |
| Off-peak hours | Every 5–7 minutes | All other operating hours |
| Friday/Saturday evenings | Every 4–6 minutes | Extended weekend service |
Maximum wait time during any operating period stays under 8 minutes. Sunday’s 8:00 AM start does not affect frequency once the service is running — peak and off-peak patterns apply the same way as other days.
Pro tip: If you’re heading to or from the airport before 6:00 AM, the first train won’t get you there in time — RTA recommends a taxi for any flight departing before the metro’s 5:00 AM opening.
Does Ramadan or Eid Change Metro Timings?
Regular operating hours apply during Ramadan, with no schedule change to the standard Monday-to-Sunday pattern listed above.
Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha do trigger extended hours, confirmed annually by RTA ahead of each holiday. During Eid Al Fitr, service has run until 2:00 AM on extended days; Eid Al Adha typically extends to 1:00 AM. New Year’s Eve and UAE National Day also commonly see extended closing times, though the exact hours are announced separately each year and are not fixed in advance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Dubai Metro open today?
Dubai Metro opens at 5:00 AM Monday through Saturday, and at 8:00 AM on Sunday. Both the Red Line and Green Line share this schedule, so the opening time is the same regardless of which line is being used.
Is Dubai Metro open on Fridays until 1 AM?
Yes. Friday is the only day with extended closing hours, running until 1:00 AM the following morning instead of the standard midnight closing used on other days.
Are Dubai Metro timings the same during public holidays?
No. While Ramadan follows the regular weekly schedule, Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha, and UAE National Day typically come with extended hours announced by RTA in advance of each holiday, and these can change from year to year.
Last verified: June 2026 Reviewed by: UAE Content Team Source: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai
