Line🟢 Green Line
Station IDG14
ZoneZone 2
Fare (Silver)AED 5.00
Fare (Gold)AED 10.00
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status
Al Nahda Metro Station platform
Al Nahda Metro Station, Dubai

About Al Nahda Metro Station

Al Nahda Metro Station (G14) is an elevated station on the Green Line in Nol Zone 2, positioned on Al Ittihad Road and serving the densely populated Al Nahda residential district that straddles the Dubai–Sharjah border. It is one of the Green Line's highest-volume commuter stations — the al nahda metro serves tens of thousands of residents daily who live in the affordable apartment towers of Al Nahda 1 and Al Nahda 2 and commute to work across Dubai. The station has two exits: Station 1 and Station 2, both opening onto Al Ittihad Road.

The station opened in September 2011 as part of the Green Line. Al Nahda's character is defined by its dual identity as a budget-to-mid-range residential district accessible from both Dubai and Sharjah. Many residents are employed in Sharjah and take the bus rather than the metro; others commute into central Dubai on the Green Line. The area is among the most sought-after for room and apartment rentals in the Dubai–Sharjah border zone, attracting professionals seeking below-average rent with reasonable metro access.

The station sits on Al Ittihad Road — the main highway connecting Dubai and Sharjah — with Al Nahda 1 residential streets to the west and Al Nahda 2 extending further east toward the Sharjah border. Aster Pharmacy is 4 minutes on foot from the exit. NMC Specialty Hospital is in Al Nahda 2, accessible by bus 8 or 52. Al Nahda Pond Park is a popular community recreation space also reached by bus from here.

From Al Nahda Station, key Green Line connections include: Stadium (G15) in 1 stop and 3 minutes; Al Qiyadah (G16) in 2 stops and 5 minutes; Union interchange for the Red Line in approximately 6 stops and 15 minutes; and Dubai Airport Free Zone (G13) in 1 stop the other direction in 3 minutes.

The al nahda green line station is overwhelmingly a commuter station for local residents. Bus routes 8, 52, and C8 extend the metro's reach into the community streets up to 3 km from the station. Sahara Centre shopping mall in Sharjah is about 15 minutes by taxi. The Zone 2 Silver Nol fare applies here — AED 5.00 per journey for most destinations in central Dubai. The daily cap of AED 20 is frequently hit by commuters who make multiple trips across zones in a single day.

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

About Al Nahda — Al Nahda Metro Station Area

Al Nahda is one of Dubai's densest and most affordable residential districts, built up along Al Ittihad Road in the strip that connects Dubai to Sharjah. The al nahda metro station is the district's primary transit anchor — before the Green Line opened in 2011, residents depended entirely on buses, which made the commute to central Dubai significantly longer. Today the station enables a 15–20 minute metro journey to Union interchange, bringing downtown Dubai within 25 minutes total travel time. The district's apartment towers are full: room-sharing is common and rental prices are among the lowest in Dubai, attracting workers from a wide range of industries.

Al Nahda Pond Park, reachable by bus from the station, is the district's main green space — a park built around a central artificial pond with a jogging circuit, cycling track, and children's play area. NMC Specialty Hospital in Al Nahda 2 is the area's largest medical facility, handling a high volume of the local working population's healthcare needs. The GYMTOWN bodybuilding gym is one of the best-equipped community gyms in this price range — popular with the fitness-conscious young professional community in the area.

From the al nahda green line station, Sharjah is accessible by taxi in 10–20 minutes (AED 20–35) and by bus on route 8 (approximately 20–30 minutes to Sharjah Rolla area). Sahara Centre mall in Sharjah is 15–20 minutes by taxi. The Zone 2 fare (AED 5.00 Silver Nol) applies for most Dubai-direction journeys from this station — commuters who use the metro and buses daily should be aware that hitting the AED 20 daily cap saves money if they make three or more zone-crossing journeys in a day.

Green Line — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

 Al Qusais G12 Visit →
Dubai Airport Free Zone G13 Visit →
Al Nahda G14 ← You are here
Stadium G15 Visit →
Al Qiyadah G16 Visit →

Nearby Places

Places within walking distance or a short bus ride (8, 52, C8) from Al Nahda Metro Station.

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Aster Pharmacy — Hor Al Anz

Al Shaab, Hor Al Anz · Open daily 08:00–01:00

★ 4.7 ~4 min walk

Aster Pharmacy in the Al Shaab area near Al Nahda is rated 4.7/5 and open daily 08:00–01:00 — one of the later-closing pharmacies in the district, useful for residents who need prescriptions after office hours. The 4-minute walk from al nahda metro station is along Al Ittihad Road and then a short turn into Al Shaab. The pharmacy carries prescription and OTC medications, vitamins, cosmetics, and baby care products. Aster's network includes a GP clinic in the same building in many locations — check whether this branch has one attached for minor illness consultations without needing a hospital visit.

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NMC Specialty Hospital — Al Nahda

Al Nahda 2, near Bait Al Khair · Open 24 hours

★ 4.5 Bus 8 / 52

NMC Specialty Hospital Al Nahda is a large private hospital in Al Nahda 2, open 24 hours and rated 4.5/5. It offers emergency services, specialist consultations across all major departments, in-patient beds, diagnostic imaging, and a dedicated maternity unit. The hospital is accessed by bus routes 8 and 52 from the al nahda metro station (10–15 minutes by bus). Most UAE health insurance plans are accepted; NMC is one of the largest hospital networks in the UAE. Emergency arrival: take a taxi (AED 15–22, 8–12 min) rather than the bus from the metro station.

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Al Nahda Pond Park

Al Nahda 2 · Jogging track, cycling, pond & kids area · Open daily 08:00–00:00

★ 4.4 Bus 8 / 52

Al Nahda Pond Park is the Al Nahda district's main green space, built around a central man-made pond with a 1.5 km jogging track, cycling path, children's playground, open grass areas, and outdoor exercise equipment. Rated 4.4/5. Free entry, open 08:00–midnight. Accessed by bus routes 8 and 52 from the al nahda green line station (10–15 minutes). The park gets genuinely busy on Thursday evenings and Friday mornings when the local community turns out for exercise and family outings. Evening visits from October to April are particularly pleasant — the pond reflects the surrounding tower lights.

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GYMTOWN Bodybuilding — Al Nahda

216 Al Nahda St, Al Nahda 1 · Open daily 05:00–01:00

★ 4.6 Bus 8 / C8

GYMTOWN Bodybuilding in Al Nahda 1 is a well-equipped independent gym rated 4.6/5, open from 05:00–01:00 daily — one of the longest operating hours of any gym in the district. The facility has a full range of free weights, machines, cardio equipment, and separate male and female sections. Membership prices are competitive compared to chain gyms. Accessible by bus 8 or C8 from the al nahda metro station. The 05:00 opening makes it viable for pre-commute workouts — a genuine advantage for the large shift-worker population in Al Nahda who train before heading to work on the metro.

How to Use Al Nahda Metro Station Metro Station

Here is a straightforward guide to entering, navigating, and exiting Al Nahda 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. Al Nahda 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 G14. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Green Line G14
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By Bus

RTA bus routes 8, 52, C8 serve this station.

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Route 8 is the main Al Ittihad Road corridor bus, running from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Bur Dubai through Deira, Al Nahda, and toward Abu Hail — frequency every 12–15 minutes, approximately 30–40 minutes to Al Ghubaiba. Route 52 extends further into Al Nahda 2 and the streets near NMC Hospital and Al Nahda Pond Park — frequency every 20–25 minutes, useful for reaching these destinations without a taxi. Route C8 is the community circular covering residential Al Nahda streets and Hor Al Anz areas — frequency every 20–25 minutes. All use Nol Card; stop is at station level on Al Ittihad Road. For Sharjah, inter-emirate buses depart from Al Nahda Bus Terminal nearby.

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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 Al Nahda Metro Station: NMC Hospital Al Nahda AED 15–22 (8–12 min); Sahara Centre Sharjah AED 20–30 (12–20 min); Dubai Airport T1 AED 25–35 (15–20 min); Downtown Dubai AED 50–65 (30–40 min); Gold Souq / Deira City Centre AED 25–35 (15–22 min). Uber and Careem are active on Al Ittihad Road with generally good availability. During the morning rush (07:00–09:00), taxis may be in high demand — using the metro toward Union (6 stops) and transferring to the Red Line is often more reliable for central Dubai destinations.

Walking Distances from Station

~4 min
Aster Pharmacy — Hor Al Anz
Pharmacy · Al Shaab, Open until 01:00
Bus 8
NMC Specialty Hospital
Al Nahda 2 · Open 24 hours
Bus 52
Al Nahda Pond Park
Al Nahda 2 · Free entry
Bus C8
Sahara Centre (Sharjah)
Shopping mall · Al Nahda, Sharjah

Nol Card Fares from Al Nahda Metro Station — Zone 2

Al Nahda Metro Station is in Zone 2 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 10.00AED 15.00
BurJuman (interchange)BurJuman (R20)AED 5.00AED 10.00
Downtown Dubai / Burj KhalifaBurj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (R23)AED 5.00AED 10.00
Mall of the EmiratesMall of the Emirates (R25)AED 3.00AED 6.00
Jumeirah Lakes TowersDMCC (R27)AED 3.00AED 6.00
Union (interchange)Union (R19)AED 5.00AED 10.00
Expo City DubaiExpo 2020 (R35)AED 5.00AED 10.00

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 2 applies here — AED 5.00 (Silver) / AED 10.00 (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

Al Nahda Metro Station (G14) is on the Green Line on Al Ittihad Road in the Hor Al Anz East area of Deira, Dubai. It has two exits — Station 1 and Station 2 — both opening onto Al Ittihad Road. GPS: 25.2741° N, 55.3381° E. The station serves the wider Al Nahda residential district via feeder buses 8, 52 and C8.
Al Nahda Metro Station operates 05:00–00:00 Monday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday. On Fridays the station opens at 10:00 and closes at 01:00. Trains run every 3–7 minutes at peak times and every 7–10 minutes off-peak.
Take the Green Line from Al Nahda (G14) toward Etisalat. Change at BurJuman Station (G26) to the Red Line toward UAE Exchange, then ride to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station (R12). Total journey time is approximately 30–35 minutes. Alternatively, take any Green Line train to Union Station and transfer to the Red Line.
Yes. Several gyms are in the Al Nahda area accessible by bus from the station. GYMTOWN Bodybuilding on Al Nahda Street (4.6★) and Face Off Fitness in the Union Coop building (4.7★) are well-reviewed options. Both are reachable by buses 8 or C8 from the Al Nahda Metro Station stop.
Al Nahda is one of Dubai's most popular areas for affordable apartment, studio and room rentals, largely because of metro and bus access. Properties in Al Nahda 1 and Al Nahda 2 frequently advertise proximity to this station. Buses 8, 52 and C8 connect the residential streets to the metro within a few minutes.
Al Nahda 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). Al Nahda 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 Al Nahda 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 8, 52, C8 stop directly at or within 200 metres of Al Nahda 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 Al Nahda Metro Station.