The Dubai tram map covers a 14.5-kilometre coastal corridor that connects three of the emirate’s most densely populated and most-visited communities — Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai Marina, and Al Sufouh — in a single continuous loop operated by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Since its public launch in November 2014, the tram has carried over 52 million passengers and become the primary surface transport solution for the coastal strip that is simultaneously the most traffic-congested and most pedestrian-friendly part of Dubai. For residents of JBR and Dubai Marina, the Dubai tram map represents daily functional infrastructure — the tool that makes it possible to reach the Metro Red Line, the Palm Monorail, the beach, and the retail and dining clusters of the corridor without a car. For visitors and tourists navigating the western Dubai coast, understanding the Dubai tram map is the difference between being stranded inside a single attraction and freely accessing the full breadth of what the Marina-JBR-Al Sufouh strip has to offer. This guide covers every station on the route, the two Metro interchange points, the Palm Monorail connection, current timings, fares, and the unique technology that makes the Dubai tram system unlike almost any other in the world.

What the Dubai Tram Map Shows: Route Overview

The Dubai tram map displays a single line — route T1 — operating in a loop along Al Sufouh Road from JBR in the north to Al Sufouh in the south. The old mini-loop that once operated within the JBR area has been retired, and the current system operates in one consistent direction along the full 14.5-kilometre track with 11 stations spaced approximately every six to eight minutes of travel time apart. The complete circuit from first to last station takes approximately 40 minutes.

The Dubai tram map runs in a directional sequence from Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 — the northernmost station near the waterfront — south through the JBR and Marina communities, around to the Al Sufouh Road corridor passing Knowledge Village and Media City, and terminating at Al Sufouh. The tram essentially operates as a Coastal Connector — the only public transport line that runs parallel to the beach along this entire stretch, linking communities and attractions that would otherwise require either a car journey through congested internal roads or a significantly longer Metro routing.

The Dubai tram map is available in printed form at all 11 stations, on the RTA website, and through the RTA and Moovit apps. For real-time station arrival information, the Moovit app provides live tracking of tram positions on the route — useful during peak periods when frequency varies from the standard schedule.

All 11 Stations on the Dubai Tram Map

Reading the Dubai tram map from north to south — the direction in which the tram operates from JBR toward Al Sufouh — the full station sequence is as follows.

Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 is the northernmost station and the primary entry point for visitors coming from The Walk at JBR. For beach access, the JBR1 and JBR2 stations are the closest drops to the sand and the waterfront café strip.

Jumeirah Beach Residence 2 is the second JBR station, positioned slightly further along the beachfront strip and serving the residential towers in the southern JBR cluster.

Dubai Marina is the most important interchange station on the Dubai tram map. The Interchange Walk from Dubai Marina tram station to Sobha Realty Metro station on the Dubai Metro Red Line is short, signed, and served by lifts and escalators — making this the primary point where tram passengers switch to Metro for journeys toward Downtown Dubai, Dubai International Airport, or any destination along the Red Line. For passengers arriving from the Metro, this is also the most common tram entry point.

Marina Towers serves the residential towers along the Marina promenade, positioned between the Dubai Marina and Marina Mall stations.

Dubai Marina Mall is the direct access station for Dubai Marina Mall, the JBR Ain Dubai observation wheel vicinity, and the Bluewaters Island bridge connection at the western Marina end.

Jumeirah Lakes Towers is the second Metro interchange station on the Dubai tram map, with the Interchange Walk connecting to DMCC Metro station on the Dubai Metro Red Line. This station serves the JLT residential and commercial towers and provides the Red Line access point for passengers heading toward the Airport, Deira, or anywhere not served by the southern stations.

Palm Jumeirah is the station where passengers connect to the Palm Monorail via a covered footbridge to Palm Gateway station. This is the key junction on the Dubai tram map for anyone heading to Atlantis The Palm, Nakheel Mall, or the residences of Palm Jumeirah by public transport. Allow a few minutes for the footbridge transfer. The free multi-storey parking facility on Al Sufouh Road near this station serves Park and Ride users who drive to the tram and continue by public transport.

Mina Seyahi serves the resort and beach club cluster along the Mina Seyahi coast, including Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and the surrounding marina development.

Media City is the station for Dubai Media City — the business hub housing international media organisations, creative companies, and the surrounding commercial and residential development.

Knowledge Village serves Dubai Knowledge Village and the academic and training institutions along the Al Sufouh corridor.

Al Sufouh is the southern terminus — the last station on the Dubai tram map, adjacent to Dubai College and the Al Sufouh residential community, and connected to the tram depot.

Metro Interchange Points on the Dubai Tram Map

The two Metro interchange points on the Dubai tram map are the most strategically important features of the entire network for anyone integrating tram travel with wider Dubai journeys.

At Dubai Marina station → Sobha Realty Metro (Red Line): The Interchange Walk is short, well-signed, and barrier-free. Sobha Realty station on the Metro Red Line connects north toward Dubai International Airport (DXB), Deira, and the Green Line interchange at Union, and south toward Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, and the Expo City/Ibn Battuta corridor. This connection effectively places every major Metro destination in Dubai within a single transfer of the tram at Marina station.

At Jumeirah Lakes Towers station → DMCC Metro (Red Line): The Interchange Walk to DMCC is similarly short and accessible. DMCC on the Red Line serves the same north-south range as Sobha Realty but from a slightly different access point, which can be more convenient for passengers boarding from the southern JLT cluster or from Knowledge Village and Media City via the tram.

Both interchange walks on the Dubai tram map are covered, well-lit, and served by lifts — meaning the full journey from Al Sufouh to Downtown Dubai by combined tram and Metro is a practical, accessible, and reliably pleasant option for all passengers including those with reduced mobility, families with prams, and passengers carrying luggage.

Nol Card, Fares, and Ticketing on the Dubai Tram

The Dubai tram map operates entirely within the Nol Network — the same integrated ticketing system used across Dubai’s Metro, buses, and water ferry services. Every tram station has Nol card top-up machines, and entry and exit is through gated turnstiles that require a tap-in and tap-out. This is important: failing to tap out at your destination station means the system cannot calculate your fare correctly and may apply the maximum zone charge.

Fare zones for the Dubai tram map run across two zones. Most tram journeys within the JBR-to-Marina corridor are single-zone and cost approximately AED 3. Longer journeys crossing from zone 1 into zone 2 — for example, travelling from JBR1 to Knowledge Village or Al Sufouh — cost approximately AED 5 to AED 6. Passengers connecting from the tram to the Metro pay for each leg separately, tapping out of the tram and tapping back in at the Metro gates.

Gold Class carriages are available on the Dubai tram, accessible using a Gold Nol card. Each tram consists of seven cabins including Gold Class, Silver Class, and a dedicated women and children’s cabin. A separate area for People of Determination is provided on every tram. The Dubai tram is the first tramway system outside Europe to use the Alstom APS (Alimentation par Sol) ground-level power supply system — meaning there are no overhead power lines along the Dubai tram map’s route, preserving the visual openness of the Marina waterfront and Al Sufouh Road corridor.

Dubai Tram Map Timings in 2026

The Dubai tram map’s operating hours run from 6:30am to 1:00am Monday through Saturday, and from 9:00am to 1:00am on Sundays. Trams run approximately every six to eight minutes during peak hours, with slightly longer intervals in the early morning and late evening. The standard full-loop duration of 40 minutes means that at any point in the network, the maximum wait is relatively short — missing one tram is rarely more than a 10-minute inconvenience.

For late-night connections, passengers transferring between the tram and the Metro should note the Metro’s own closing times, which differ from the tram’s 1am operational limit. If travelling back from Marina Walk or JBR after midnight, the Metro at Sobha Realty or DMCC may already be on reduced late-night frequency. The best practice for late evening travel is to plan the Metro leg before midnight, using the tram for the final leg home along the Al Sufouh corridor.

Event nights and public holidays occasionally adjust the tram timetable to accommodate increased demand — checking the RTA official website or the S’hail app for tram schedules on high-footfall evenings is advisable before travel.

The Dubai Tram Map and Residential Property

For property investors evaluating the Marina-JBR corridor and for families and professionals choosing between Dubai Marina, JBR, and Al Sufouh communities, the Dubai tram map is a direct liveability variable. The tram solves the specific mobility challenge of the western coastal corridor: internal car journeys between JBR and Dubai Marina take disproportionately long during peak hours because the road network between these communities is narrow, congested, and shared with tourist and residential traffic. The tram bypasses this entirely — a journey from JBR1 to Dubai Marina station by tram takes approximately 12 to 16 minutes at a predictable frequency regardless of road conditions.

For tenants who do not own a car, the tram combined with the Metro Red Line at Marina or JLT means the entire western coastal corridor and the full Metro network are accessible without a vehicle — a genuine quality-of-life factor that Casttio consistently sees cited by car-free tenants as a primary reason for choosing these communities over equally priced alternatives elsewhere in Dubai.

The Last-Mile Link function of the Dubai tram map is also significant for overseas buyers and investors managing properties in the Marina-JBR corridor. The tram’s existence means tenants in this corridor are less dependent on car ownership for daily mobility than residents of communities without equivalent surface transport, which broadens the potential tenant pool and supports sustained rental demand.