Route 2020 is an extension of the Dubai Metro. It connects Jabal Ali Metro Station (formerly known as Nakheel Harbour and Tower) to the Expo 2020 site.
The project brings the Dubai Metro to communities such as The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, Jumeirah Golf Estates, and Dubai Investment Park.
4 stations (Jabal Ali, The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, and Al Furjan Stations) opened for operations in January 2021,
The line is 15 km long; 11.8 km elevated and 3.2 km underground. The underground tunnel will run from Al Furjan to the Green Community.
Metro Station* | Area | Zone |
---|---|---|
Jabal Ali (formerly Nakheel Harbour and Tower) | Jebel Ali | 2 |
The Gardens | The Gardens | 2 |
Discovery Gardens | Discovery Gardens | 2 |
Al Furjan | Al Furjan | 2 |
Jumeirah Golf Estates | Jumeirah Golf Estates | 3 |
Dubai Investment Park | Green Community, Dubai Investments Park | 1 |
Expo 2020 | Expo 2020 | 1 |
The line will eventually be extended to Al Maktoum International Airport, providing a direct connection between the city’s two airports. In the meantime, a bus service will operate between Expo 2020 Metro Station and Al Maktoum International Airport.
Timings
Timings for Route 2020 are Thursday 5 am to 1 am, Friday 10 am to 1 am, and Saturday to Wednesday 5 am to midnight.
Hours may change for public holidays.
Schematic Map
The diagram below is a schematic illustration of the Dubai Metro system. Stations on Route 2020 are highlighted.

Route Map – City Overlay
The map below shows the route of the Dubai Metro Route 2020, overlaid on a map of the city. Click here for an interactive map.
