Get the most out of Dubai when travelling by metro.
You might be visiting the Burj Khalifa or the Emirates Towers or maybe you’re spending the afternoon getting some retail therapy. Wherever you go, Mapway is the ultimate app for planning a metro journey in Dubai. Easy-to-use and featuring a clear map, Mapway takes the stress out of using the metro so you can relax.
The clearest map for Dubai Metro.
Whether you’re going to Dubai Marina for the first meeting of the day or need to plan a visit to the Burj Khalifa, the Mapway app is here to help you need to get around this incredible city. If geographic maps are more your thing, easily switch to see the network on one of these instead.

Journey Planner
Plan journeys to and from any metro stations and many places of interest like Media City or Equiti. Mapway will then figure out the quickest and simplest routes and give you a full summary of the route including where the changes are and the total journey time.
– Did You Know? –
The Dubai metro trains don’t have drivers, the entire system is automatic!
Journey Planner
Select two Metro stations and our super speedy journey planner will find the best routes. You can choose from the quickest route, which is great when you’re bringing back lots of shopping! Then see how long a journey will take and how many stations you pass through.
Nearest Station
When travelling around Dubai, avoid confusion and always know your nearest metro station thanks to Mapway. The Journey Planner will also let you choose Current Location and will present you the stations that are closest to your location.
– Travel Tip –
The Dubai metro has a fixed fare based on three tiers – travelling within one zone; travelling between two neighbouring zones and crossing three zones or more.
– Did You Know? –
General accessibility on the Dubai Metro, in stations and on trains, is excellent. All stations are equipped with elevators and trains are level with the platform, with a gap often less than one inch.
– Travel Tip –
Dubai metro tickets must be purchased in the form of a Nol card. No other payment form is possible.
Additional Features
Nearest Station
Don’t know which station is your nearest? Mapway will find the closest station to you and highlight it on the map.
Travel Guides
All cities included within the Mapway app come with a handy travel guide to help you navigate the city and get the most from your trip.
Official Maps
Should you prefer, the explore section of the app includes handy (although non-interactive) copies of official maps.
Fares Information
New to Dubai? we’ve added a fares guide so you can better understand how to travel around the city.