If you're flying to Dubai and intend to use the Metro to get into the city, it's crucial to know the public transport schedules. The Dubai Metro Red Line operates from 5am to 1am the following day, Monday through Thursday. On Saturdays, it runs from 5am until midnight, and on Sundays, the service starts at 8am and ends at midnight. It's advisable to verify the metro's operational status in advance, as timings can be altered due to public holidays.

Here are the detailed timings for each day of the week:

Terminal 1
To Expo 2020, UAE Exchange
Weekdays: 10.58pm
Friday: 11.58pm
Saturday: 10.59pm
Sunday: 10.59pm
To Centrepoint
Weekdays: 12am
Friday: 12.48am
Saturday: 11.59pm
Sunday: 11.59pm

Terminal 3
To Expo 2020, UAE Exchange
Weekdays: 10.56pm
Friday: 11.56pm
Saturday: 10.57pm
Sunday: 10.58pm
To Centrepoint
Weekdays: 12.02am (next day)
Friday: 1.02am (Saturday)
Saturday: 12.01am (Sunday)
Sunday: 12.01am (Monday)