Dubai Metro timings on New Year's Eve
What time does the metro run on NYE?
Last New Year's Eve the metro ran continuously for 43 hours, from 5am on 31 December straight through to the end of 1 January, on both the Red and Green lines. The RTA confirms each year's plan in late December; this page updates the day it lands.
Does Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station close?
Historically it shuts around 5pm on 31 December, earlier if crowds peak. Use Financial Centre, Emirates Towers, World Trade Centre or Business Bay stations and walk in; the walk is part of the evening.
The strategy
Ride in early, plan your exit station before you leave home, and top up your Nol card in the morning, not at the machine queue at 1am.
Is the Dubai Metro open all night on New Year's Eve?
Last NYE it ran 43 hours non-stop from 5am on 31 December through 1 January. Expect the same pattern, confirmed by the RTA in late December.
Which metro station is closest to the Burj Khalifa fireworks?
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station, but it usually closes around 5pm on NYE. Financial Centre and Business Bay are the working alternatives.
Last updated 31 July 2026 · updated the day official announcements land.