Union Metro Station | Routes, Schedule, & Overview

Union Metro Station is one of the busiest stations located on the Dubai Metro. It serves as a transfer station on the red and green lines. We’ll explore the facilities, shops, and other information about this bustling metro station.

Dubai Metro Timings for Union – Red Line (From Expo towards Centrepoint) For Red Line

Previous Station: R19 Burjuman – Red Line

Proceeding Station: R17 Al Rigga

Monday to Thursday & Friday

To Centrepoint	Monday to Thursday				Friday
	First Train		Last Train		First Train		Last Train
	From Expo 2020	From UAE Exchange	From Expo 2020	From UAE Exchange	From Expo 2020	From UAE Exchange	From Expo 2020	From UAE Exchange
R19 Burjuman – Red Line	5:24	5:09	23:44	23:48	5:24	5:09	0:48	0:44
R18 Union – Red Line	5:27	5:12	23:47	23:51	5:27	5:12	0:51	0:47
R17 Al Rigga	5:00	5:14	23:49	23:53	5:00	5:14	0:53	0:49

Saturday & Sunday

To Centrepoint	Saturday				Sunday
	First Train		Last Train		First Train		Last Train
	From Expo 2020	From UAE Exchange	From Expo 2020	From UAE Exchange	From Expo 2020	From UAE Exchange	From Expo 2020	From UAE Exchange
R19 Burjuman – Red Line	5:24	5:09	23:44	23:48	8:11	8:07	23:47	23:43
R18 Union – Red Line	5:27	5:12	23:47	23:51	8:14	8:10	23:50	23:46
R17 Al Rigga	5:00	5:14	23:49	23:53	8:16	8:12	23:52	23:48

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Dubai Metro Timings for Union – Red Line (From Centrepoint towards Expo) For Red Line

Previous Station: R17 Al Rigga

Proceeding Station: R19 BurJuman – Red Line

Monday to Thursday & Friday

From Centrepoint	Monday to Thursday				Friday
	First Train		Last Train		First Train		Last Train
	To Expo 2020	To UAE Exchange	To Expo 2020	ToUAE Exchange	To Expo 2020	To UAE Exchange	To Expo 2020	ToUAE Exchange
R17 Al Rigga	5:02	5:00	23:01	23:05	5:02	5:00	0:05	0:01
R18 Union – Red Line	5:05	5:02	23:03	23:07	5:05	5:02	0:07	0:03
R19 BurJuman – Red Line	5:08	5:05	23:06	23:10	5:08	5:05	0:10	0:06

Saturday & Sunday

From Centrepoint	Saturday				Sunday
	First Train		Last Train		First Train		Last Train
	To Expo 2020	To UAE Exchange	To Expo 2020	ToUAE Exchange	To Expo 2020	To UAE Exchange	To Expo 2020	To UAE Exchange
R17 Al Rigga	5:02	5:00	23:01	23:05	8:08	8:04	23:04	23:00
R18 Union – Red Line	5:05	5:02	23:03	23:07	8:02	8:06	23:06	23:02
R19 BurJuman – Red Line	5:08	5:05	23:06	23:10	8:05	8:01	23:09	23:05

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Dubai Metro Timings for Union – Green Line (From Etisalat by e& towards Creek)

Previous Station: G19 Salah Al Din

Proceeding Station: G21 Baniyas Square

Monday to Thursday & Friday

To Creek	Monday to Thursday		Friday
	First Train	Last Train	First Train	Last Train
G19 Salah Al Din	5:07	23:39	5:07	0:39
G20 Union – Green Line	5:00	23:42	5:00	0:41
G21 Baniyas Square	5:02	23:44	5:02	0:43

Saturday & Sunday

To Creek	Saturday		Sunday
	First Train	Last Train	First Train	Last Train
G19 Salah Al Din	5:07	23:39	8:02	23:38
G20 Union – Green Line	5:00	23:41	8:00	23:41
G21 Baniyas Square	5:02	23:43	8:02	23:43

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Dubai Metro Timings for Union – Green Line (From Creek towards Etisalat by e&)

Previous Station: G21 Baniyas Square

Proceeding Station: G19 Salah Al Din

Monday to Thursday & Friday

To Etisalat by e&	Monday to Thursday		Friday
	First Train	Last Train	First Train	Last Train
G21 Baniyas Square	5:12	23:44	5:12	0:44
G20 Union – Green Line	5:05	23:47	5:05	0:46
G19 Salah Al Din	5:07	23:49	5:07	0:48

Saturday & Sunday

To Etisalat by e&	Saturday		Sunday
	First Train	Last Train	First Train	Last Train
G21 Baniyas Square	5:12	23:43	8:12	23:42
G20 Union – Green Line	5:05	23:45	8:05	23:44
G19 Salah Al Din	5:07	23:47	8:07	23:46

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Union Metro Station: An Overview

Dubai’s Union Metro Station is located in the heart of the vibrant Deira district in Old Dubai. The station has been serving millions of passengers since it opened, making it one of the busiest on the Red Line Dubai Metro.

There is no doubt that this station is a key transportation hub in the emirate. Through it, residents and visitors can reach a variety of destinations within the Dubai Metro system.

Union Station is the key interchange metro station for the Red and Green lines, spanning over 25,000 square meters. There are four side platforms with double tracks for both lines, making it one of the world’s largest underground stations.

Union: Transfer Station between Red and Green Lines of Dubai Metro

Union serves as a transfer station for Dubai Metro’s two major operational lines. Depending on your destination, look for signs indicating transfers to the Green Line or Red Line. Signs will be prominently displayed throughout the station and color-coded according to the respective metro lines (green for the Green Line, red for the Red Line).

Union Station and BurJuman Station do not require passengers to swipe their Nol cards when transferring between lines. As long as your initial journey entry was within a valid travel zone, your single fare covers the transfer.

Facilities And Services At Union Metro Station

Union Metro in Dubai offers a wide range of facilities. A smooth and comfortable commute is provided by modern amenities and efficient systems.

Listed below are all the perks available to passengers at the station. 

• CAR PARKING: Union Station offers paid parking within a six to ten-minute walk of the station. The parking is paid, and commuters can use their NOL cards to pay. As per Dubai’s RTA parking charges, it is classified as paid parking zone D.
• SHOPS: If you want to buy something on the go, there are several shops nearby. Among the stores are travel agencies, du shops, Western Union money exchanges, and others. 
• FRIENDLY STAFF: The station has a dedicated information desk in addition to ticket vending machines. 
• LIFTS AND ESCALATORS: A lift and an escalator are available at the station for commuters’ convenience. Access to the different platforms is quick and easy. 

Union Metro Station Dubai also offers the following facilities:

• Storage facility for bicycles
• Outside the station are taxi stands
• Renting scooters 
• Well-maintained toilets
• Lifts and escalators offer convenience for commuters

Union Metro Map

Attractions Near The Union Metro Station

Union Metro is located in Dubai’s Old Dubai district, in Deira. Several other locations on the Red and Green Lines are accessible from here. Besides hotels near the station, there are plenty of attractions nearby for visitors. 

Shopping Near Union Metro Dubai

Shopping destinations near the station include Day to Day Union Dubai and Al Ghurair Centre. Restaurants and shops can also be found at Deira Twin Towers.

Hotels Near Union Metro Station

There are some great options for every budget near the station. The following are some of the nearby 3, 4, and 5-star hotels:

• Jonrad Hotel (0.1 miles)
• Comfort Inn Hotel Deira (0.2 miles)
• Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek (0.2 miles)
• Swissôtel Al Ghurair (0.3 miles)
• Le Wana Hotel (0.1 miles)
• Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers (0.3 miles)
• Landmark Grand Hotel (0.2 miles)
• Panorama Hotel
• Grand Square Hotel (0.3 miles)
• Lavender Hotel Deira (0.3 miles)
• Mark Inn Hotel Deira (0.4 miles)
• Royalton Hotel (0.2 miles)
• Claridge Hotel (0.4 miles)

Cafes And Restaurants Near Union Metro Dubai

Near the station, there are a number of affordable dining options. The following restaurants are located near Union Station:

• Red Pepper Restaurant
• City View Restaurant
• Janatha Restaurant
• Modern Palace Cafeteria and Restaurant
• Dar Al Salam Restaurant 

With Dubai Metro, you can visit popular family-friendly attractions at a reasonable price.

Popular Bus Routes To And From Union Metro Station

• Express Bus X02: Union Square Bus Station to Al Satwa
• Seasonal Bus 103: Union Square Bus Station to Global Village
• Intercity Bus E700: Union Square Bus Station to Fujairah
• Feeder Bus F01: Union Square Bus Station to Al Baraha
• Intercity Bus E303: Union Square Bus Station to Sharjah Al Jubail
• Intercity Bus E400: Union Square Bus Station to Ajman

Summary

A complete overview of the Union Metro Station has been shared above, and the timings of the Union Metro for both Red Line and Green line have been shared above along with the metro timings arriving and departing from there. Make sure to carefully go through the information so you can transfer the lines as per your needs.