Line🟢 Green Line
Station IDG17
ZoneZone 1
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Nol ZoneZone 1
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status
Abu Hail Metro Station platform
Abu Hail Metro Station, Dubai
Abu Hail station entrance
Abu Hail station area

About Abu Hail Metro Station

Abu Hail Metro Station (G17) is an elevated station on the Green Line in Nol Zone 1, serving the Abu Hail and Hor Al Anz residential neighbourhoods in Deira. The station runs along Abu Hail Road and is the metro gateway for a cluster of mid-density residential areas that house a large working population — primarily South Asian, Filipino, and Arab families and singles. The abu hail metro station is directly adjacent to Abu Hail Centre mall and within easy walking distance of the community mosque and local park.

The station opened in September 2011 as part of the Green Line. The Hor Al Anz district served by this station is one of Deira's more established family residential areas — smaller than the Al Nahda suburb but with solid community infrastructure including a large park with sports courts, a community mosque, schools, and a cluster of small supermarkets and cafes on the main streets. The station has made the daily commute to central Dubai significantly faster for residents who previously depended entirely on buses.

The station is positioned on Abu Hail Road with Abu Hail Centre mall approximately 8 minutes on foot, ENOC petrol station 2 minutes at the exit, and the community mosque behind the mall at about 8 minutes. Abu Hail Park — featuring football pitches, basketball courts, and a tennis court — is roughly 12 minutes' walk north-east through the residential streets. Al Mamzar Beach Park, the area's largest leisure attraction, is 3.3 km away and most easily reached by taxi (AED 15–22, 8–12 minutes).

From Abu Hail Station, key Green Line connections include: Abu Baker Al Siddique (G18) in 1 stop and 3 minutes; Al Qiyadah (G16) in 1 stop in the other direction; Union interchange for the Red Line in 3 stops and 8 minutes; and Etisalat by e& (G01) in approximately 17 stops and 33 minutes.

The station is used almost entirely by local residents commuting into central Dubai for work. For visitors to Dubai, the abu hail metro green line station is occasionally useful as a starting point for Al Mamzar Beach Park or as a base for budget accommodation in the Hor Al Anz area. Bus routes 5, 8, and C8 extend coverage into the residential streets beyond walking distance from the station. Zone 1 Silver Nol fare is AED 3.00 per journey — the same flat rate regardless of destination on the same zone.

Opened
September 2011
Platform Type
Elevated
Platform Doors
Yes
Gold Class
Yes (Car 1)
Women & Children Car
Yes (Car 3)

About Hor Al Anz — Abu Hail Metro Station Area

Hor Al Anz is a mid-density Deira residential district with a strong community character — established enough to have mature street-level retail, schools, a large park, and a neighbourhood mosque, but compact enough that most daily needs are within a 10–15 minute walk. The abu hail metro station anchors the main Abu Hail Road, making this otherwise bus-dependent area metro-accessible for the first time since 2011. Residents here skew toward working families and labour accommodation blocks serving Deira's commercial district.

Abu Hail Centre mall, 8 minutes from the station, specialises in women's abayas, modest fashion, perfume, and traditional sweets — not the kind of retail found in mainstream malls, and worth visiting for a more locally flavoured shopping experience. The community mosque behind the mall is a significant landmark; prayer times draw large crowds that temporarily fill the surrounding streets. Abu Hail Park has rare outdoor sports court infrastructure for the area — basketball and tennis courts are available without booking during non-peak times.

Al Mamzar Beach Park, 3.3 km from the abu hail green line station, is the area's main leisure draw — 106 hectares of coastline with beaches, barbecue areas, cycling tracks, and a small waterpark. Entry costs AED 5 (AED 30 on public holidays). Take a taxi (AED 15–22, 8–12 min) or bus from here rather than walking the exposed road distance. The beach is quieter than JBR and is popular with Deira families on weekend mornings.

Green Line — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

 Stadium G15 Visit →
Al Qiyadah G16 Visit →
Abu Hail G17 ← You are here
Abu Baker Al Siddique G18 Visit →
Salah Al Din G19 Visit →

Nearby Places

Verified places at or within walking distance of Abu Hail Metro Station.

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Abu Hail Centre

Abu Hail Road, Hor Al Anz East · Abaya & fashion mall, sweet shops, perfume stores

Shopping Mall ~8 min walk

Abu Hail Centre is a locally oriented mall specialising in women's modest fashion and abayas, traditional Arabic perfumes and bakhoor, bridal wear, and Arabic sweets and confectionery. The range of abayas, hijabs, and Gulf-style fashion here is significantly broader and more affordable than in high-end mall boutiques — this is where local Emirati and Arab expat women shop for everyday modest wear. The 8-minute walk from the abu hail metro station follows Abu Hail Road with partial shade. Open approximately 10:00–22:00; busier in the afternoon and early evening.

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ENOC Service Station

Abu Hail Road · Petrol station at the station exit

Services ~2 min walk

The ENOC (Emirates National Oil Company) service station at the abu hail metro station exit is a 24-hour petrol station and convenience store — the first stop for metro passengers who need a cold drink, snack, or phone top-up card on the way to or from the station. The shop also stocks basic grocery items and phone accessories. As one of the most visible landmarks directly at the station exit, it is a useful meeting point for passengers who are unfamiliar with the area — "meet me at the ENOC by Abu Hail station" is a common local navigation reference.

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Community Mosque — Abu Hail

Behind Abu Hail Centre · Open for all five daily prayers

Place of Worship ~8 min walk

The community mosque behind Abu Hail Centre is a IACAD (Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department) administered neighbourhood mosque serving the local Muslim population of Hor Al Anz. Open for all five daily prayers; Friday Jumu'ah prayer draws a large congregation from the surrounding blocks, with worshippers spilling into the adjacent streets. The 8-minute walk from abu hail metro station passes through the residential streets behind the mall. Non-Muslim visitors should not enter during prayer times and should dress conservatively in this area regardless of the visit purpose.

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Abu Hail Park

Hor Al Anz · Community park with football, basketball & tennis courts

Parks & Leisure ~12 min walk

Abu Hail Park is a community recreation area in Hor Al Anz with football pitches, basketball courts, a tennis court, a children's playground, and open grass areas for picnicking. Free entry, open during daylight hours. The 12-minute walk from abu hail metro is through residential streets — straightforward but largely unshaded, making early morning or post-sunset the most comfortable times to visit outside the cooler October–April season. The park is popular with South Asian workers and families on Thursday evenings and Friday mornings — the closest thing to a local recreation hub for the immediate community.

How to Use Abu Hail Metro Station Metro Station

Here is a straightforward guide to entering, navigating, and exiting Abu Hail Metro Station Station whether you are a first-time visitor or a regular commuter.

  1. Look for the Dubai Metro logo (red M on white background) on street signage. Abu Hail Metro Station has multiple exits — check which exit is closest to your destination before entering. Exit maps are displayed at the top of the stairs and beside the gates.

  2. Tap your Silver or Gold Nol Card on the reader at the entrance gate. The gate will display your remaining balance. If your balance is below AED 3.00 the gate will not open — top up at the vending machines beside the gates before entering.

  3. Check the overhead direction signs on the platform. On the Red Line trains run towards Centrepoint (Rashidiya) in one direction and towards UAE Exchange / Expo City in the other. On the Green Line trains run towards Etisalat by e& or towards Creek. Confirm your direction on the station map before the train arrives.

  4. Stand behind the yellow safety line until the train stops and doors open. Let passengers exit first then board. Tap your Nol Card at the exit gates at your destination — forgetting to tap out results in the maximum fare being charged for that journey.

Nol Card tip: If you are visiting Dubai for more than 2 days a Silver Nol Card (AED 25 including AED 19 travel credit) saves money compared to buying individual paper tickets. It works on metro, bus, tram, and water bus across all of Dubai. Available at every metro station vending machine.

Getting There

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By Metro

Green Line, Station G17. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Green Line G17
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By Bus

RTA bus routes 5, 8, C8 serve this station.

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Route 5 covers residential side streets in Abu Hail and Hor Al Anz east of the main road, reaching community blocks and smaller cross-streets not on foot from the metro — frequency every 15–20 minutes. Route 8 is the main Deira corridor bus running from Al Ghubaiba along Al Ittihad Road through Abu Hail toward Al Nahda — frequency every 12–15 minutes, approximately 20 minutes to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station and 10 minutes to Abu Baker Al Siddique area. Route C8 is a community circular covering Al Nahda and Hor Al Anz residential areas — frequency every 20–25 minutes. All Nol Card; stop is on Abu Hail Road at the station base level.

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By Taxi / Ride-Hail

RTA taxis available at the station exit. Uber and Careem also serve this area. Use the RTA app for journey planning and fare estimates.

Approximate RTA taxi fares from Abu Hail Metro Station: Al Mamzar Beach Park AED 15–22 (8–12 min); Dubai Airport T1 AED 22–32 (12–20 min); Gold Souq / Deira City Centre AED 18–25 (10–15 min); Downtown Dubai AED 40–55 (25–35 min); Sharjah AED 20–30 (15–25 min). Uber and Careem are generally available from the ENOC station at the metro exit. Taxi availability dips during prayer times on Fridays when the nearby mosque empties — book ahead if you need transport at 13:00–13:30 on Fridays.

Walking Distances from Station

~2 min
ENOC Service Station
Services · At station exit
~8 min
Abu Hail Centre
Shopping mall · ~450m
~8 min
Community Mosque (Abu Hail)
Behind Abu Hail Centre
~12 min
Abu Hail Park
Sports park · Hor Al Anz
Taxi
Al Mamzar Beach Park
~3.3 km · Not walkable

Nol Card Fares from Abu Hail Metro Station — Zone 1

Abu Hail Metro Station is in Zone 1 of the Dubai Metro fare system. Your fare depends on how many zones your journey crosses. The table below shows Silver and Gold Nol Card fares to the most common destinations from this station.

Destination Metro Station Silver Nol Card Gold Nol Card
Dubai International Airport T1Terminal 1 (R14)AED 8.00AED 11.00
BurJuman (interchange)BurJuman (R20)AED 3.00AED 6.00
Downtown Dubai / Burj KhalifaBurj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (R23)AED 3.00AED 6.00
Mall of the EmiratesMall of the Emirates (R25)AED 5.00AED 10.00
Jumeirah Lakes TowersDMCC (R27)AED 5.00AED 10.00
Union (interchange)Union (R19)AED 3.00AED 6.00
Expo City DubaiExpo 2020 (R35)AED 6.50AED 13.00

Fares shown are for Nol Card holders. Red Paper Tickets cost approximately 50% more per journey. Children under 5 travel free. A daily spending cap of AED 20 (Silver) and AED 40 (Gold) protects frequent travellers — once you hit the cap all further journeys that day are free. Airport stations carry an additional RTA airport surcharge of AED 5.00 per trip.

Best value: A Silver Nol Card costs AED 25 total (AED 6 card fee + AED 19 travel credit) and is available at every metro station vending machine. It works on all RTA transport including metro, bus, tram, and water bus. For stays of 5 or more days it saves significantly over paper tickets.

✦ Visitor Tips

Practical advice for using this station.

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Use a Nol Card

Top up your Nol Card at station vending machines (cash or card accepted). Zone 1 applies here — AED 3.00 (Silver) / AED 6.00 (Gold) per single journey. A daily fare cap protects frequent travellers.

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Operating Hours

Metro runs 05:00–00:00 Monday–Thursday and Saturday–Sunday. On Fridays the service starts late: 10:00–01:00. Plan accordingly for early Friday mornings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Abu Hail operates 05:00–00:00 Monday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday. On Fridays the station opens later: 10:00–01:00. Trains run every 3–7 minutes at peak times and every 7–10 minutes off-peak.
Nol Card vending machines are installed at all Dubai Metro stations and accept cash and bank cards for self-service top-ups around the clock. For card purchase or account registration, visit an RTA customer service counter at a major station or the rta.ae website.
Abu Hail Metro Station (G17) is on the Green Line in Deira, Dubai, on Abu Hail Road near Abu Hail Centre shopping mall. It sits between Al Qiyadah (G16) and Abu Baker Al Siddique (G18), serving the Abu Hail and Hor Al Anz residential areas. Al Mamzar Beach Park is the closest major attraction, around 3.3 km away by taxi.
Abu Hail is the closest metro station to Al Mamzar Beach Park, but the park is approximately 3.3 km away — not walkable from the station. The best option is a taxi (about 10 minutes) or an RTA bus from the Abu Hail bus stop. The park features swimming beaches, chalets, BBQ areas, and picnic spots.
From Abu Hail (G17), take the Green Line one stop toward Union direction to City Centre Deira Station. The metro journey takes about 3 minutes. Alternatively, Deira City Centre Mall is a 15-minute walk from Abu Hail Station along Al Mamzar Road.
Abu Hail Metro Station has multiple exits. Check the exit map displayed at the top of the stairs inside the station, or use the RTA Dubai app which shows numbered exit locations on a map. The app will suggest the exit closest to your specific destination. If in doubt, station staff near the gates can advise on the quickest route out.
Yes, passengers are permitted to bring personal luggage including standard suitcases on the Dubai Metro. Each train has designated luggage areas near the doors. Large or oversized items are not allowed during peak hours (06:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00 on weekdays). Abu Hail Metro Station has elevators and wide corridors making it suitable for passengers with luggage. Keep bags out of the aisles and do not place them on seats.
The RTA Nol Card daily cap is AED 20 for Silver Card holders and AED 40 for Gold Card holders. Once your spending reaches the cap in a single calendar day all further metro journeys that day are free. The cap resets at midnight. This makes the Nol Card excellent value for people making multiple trips in one day. The cap applies to metro, bus, tram, and water bus journeys combined. You can check your current day spend in the RTA Dubai app or at any ticket machine.
During peak hours (06:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00 on weekdays) trains at Abu Hail Metro Station run every 3–4 minutes on the Red Line and every 5–7 minutes on the Green Line. During off-peak daytime hours trains run every 7–10 minutes. On Fridays before 13:00 the metro opens later and trains run less frequently. Real-time train arrival information is displayed on the platform screens and in the RTA Dubai app.
RTA bus routes 5, 8, C8 stop directly at or within 200 metres of Abu Hail Metro Station Metro Station. Bus routes connect this station to residential areas and destinations not directly served by the metro. Use the RTA S'hail app for real-time bus schedules and route planning from Abu Hail Metro Station.