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ADCB Metro Station (R20): Al Karama Red Line Guide 2026 Metro Station
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ADCB Metro Station is R20 on Dubai Metro's Red Line, in fare Zone 6. Formerly called Al Karama, it serves the Karama residential and shopping district between BurJuman and max.
| Detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Code | R20 |
| Line | Red Line |
| Fare zone | 6 |
| Opened | 30 April 2010 |
| Previous name | Al Karama |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Adjacent stations | BurJuman (R19) and max (R21) |
| Green Line interchange | BurJuman, one stop away |
Where is ADCB Metro Station?
The station is above Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street on the edge of Al Karama. It is useful for Karama Centre, residential streets, restaurants, supermarkets and services across the district.
Karama has many similar building names and busy road crossings. Save the exact shop or building pin and choose the station exit on the same side where possible.
Metro timings
| Day | Metro network hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 5:00 am–12:00 midnight |
| Friday | 5:00 am–1:00 am next day |
| Saturday | 5:00 am–12:00 midnight |
| Sunday | 8:00 am–12:00 midnight |
Exact first and last trains vary. Check the official RTA timetable or S'hail.
Directions and interchange
- Towards Centrepoint: BurJuman, Union, Deira and DXB terminals 1 and 3.
- Towards Expo 2020 or Life Pharmacy: max, World Trade Center, Downtown, Marina and southern Dubai.
- Change to the Green Line at BurJuman, one stop towards Centrepoint.
Check the train destination on westbound journeys because the Red Line branches.
Buses and taxis
Local buses serve Karama and surrounding Bur Dubai districts. Routes and stop positions change, so use S'hail with the destination and street-level stop number.
Taxis are useful for locations deeper inside Karama or across roads that are inconvenient to cross.
Nol fares
| Zones crossed | Silver nol fare |
|---|---|
| Within one zone | AED 3 |
| Two adjacent zones | AED 5 |
| More than two zones | AED 7.50 |
Tap in and out with the same card. A properly timed Metro-to-bus transfer may be treated as one integrated journey according to zones.
Facilities and accessibility
ADCB is an air-conditioned elevated station with ticket machines, nol top-up, lifts, escalators, toilets and staff support. Step-free travel is available, subject to maintenance.
There is no major RTA park-and-ride. Use legal paid parking and check the relevant zone.
Nearby places
- Al Karama shopping and restaurant streets
- Karama Centre
- supermarkets, pharmacies and neighbourhood services
- BurJuman, one Metro stop away
- Zabeel Park via max station
Confirm individual business hours before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Is ADCB Station the old Al Karama station?
Yes. The permanent code is R20.
Is ADCB on the Red Line?
Yes, between BurJuman and max.
Where do I change for the Green Line?
At BurJuman, one stop towards Centrepoint.
Is it the nearest station for all of Karama?
Not always. BurJuman may be closer to northern Karama; check the exact address.
Does it have park-and-ride?
No major dedicated RTA park-and-ride is listed.
Read our guides to Dubai Frame and Sharaf DG Metro Station.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Verify live departures and bus connections in S'hail.