Al Qiyadah Metro Station (G16) is on the Green Line on Al Ittihad Road in the Hor Al Anz East area of Deira, between Stadium (G15) and Abu Hail (G17). The station name — meaning "leadership" in Arabic — reflects the area's historical association with government facilities. Dubai Police General Headquarters references this station as a nearby landmark in their own listing.
The station has two exits: Exit 1 and Exit 2, both accessing Al Ittihad Road. Several hotels directly on Al Ittihad Road list themselves as next to or near Al Qiyadah Metro Station. Bus routes 5 and 52 connect from here into the wider Al Muhaisnah and Al Mamzar districts.
Verified places on Al Ittihad Road near Al Qiyadah Metro Station.
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Italian Juicy Cafe
RKM Building, Abu Hail St · Listed as "near Al Qiyadah Metro Station" · Open 24 hours
★ 4.7~5 min walk
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La Zona Continental Hotel
Al Ittihad Rd · Listed as "next to Al Qiyadah Metro Station" · Open 24 hours
★ 4.6Steps from station
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Studio M Hotel Arabian Plaza
Al Ittihad Rd, Al Qiyadah · 4-star hotel with pool · Open 24 hours
★ 4.8~5 min walk
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Dubai Police General Headquarters
Al Ittihad Rd · Listed as "near Al Qiyadah Metro Station" · Open 24 hours
Short taxi ride
Getting There
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By Metro
Green Line, Station G16. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
Green LineG16
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By Bus
RTA bus routes 5, 52 serve this station.
552
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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.
Walking Distances from Station
Direct
La Zona Continental Hotel
Hotel · Al Ittihad Rd · "Next to station"
~5 min
Studio M Hotel Arabian Plaza
Hotel · Al Qiyadah, Al Ittihad Rd
~5 min
Italian Juicy Cafe
Cafe & Shisha · Abu Hail St · Open 24 hrs
Taxi
Dubai Police General Headquarters
Al Ittihad Rd · Open 24 hours
✦ 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 Qiyadah Metro Station (G16) is on the Green Line on Al Ittihad Road in Hor Al Anz East, Deira. It sits between Stadium Station (G15) and Abu Hail Station (G17). GPS: approximately 25.276° N, 55.349° E. The station has two exits — Exit 1 and Exit 2 — both opening onto Al Ittihad Road. La Zona Continental Hotel and Dubai Police General HQ both reference this station in their addresses.
Al Qiyadah 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.
Exit 2 is the second street-level exit of Al Qiyadah Metro Station, opening onto Al Ittihad Road on the opposite side from Exit 1. Both exits serve the same general area. Exit 2 is commonly referenced by commuters heading toward La Zona Continental Hotel and residential buildings on that side of the road.
Yes. La Zona Continental Hotel (4.6★, 644 reviews) describes itself as "next to Al Qiyadah Metro Station" on Al Ittihad Road — the most convenient option. Studio M Hotel Arabian Plaza (4.8★, 13,885 reviews) is also on Al Ittihad Road in the Al Qiyadah area. Both are well-reviewed budget-to-midrange hotels in Deira with direct metro access.
Dubai Police General Headquarters on Al Ittihad Road references Al Qiyadah Metro Station as the nearest metro station in their Google Maps listing. The HQ is best reached by a short taxi ride from the station exit. It is open 24 hours; confirm the correct department before visiting for routine services.
