Al Qusais Metro Station (G12) is on the Green Line, serving the large Al Qusais residential district — one of Dubai's most populous older neighbourhoods, with a significant South Asian and Arab community. The station is the metro gateway for residents of Al Qusais 1, 2, and 3, and provides bus connections onward to the wider Al Muhaisnah and Sonapur areas.
Bus routes 7, C19 and 16 connect from this station to Al Qusais Bus Stations 1, 2 and 4 in the Al Muhaisnah/Sonapur area — the RTA bus terminals that serve large numbers of workers in the labour camps. Al Qusais Police Station on Beirut Road is reachable from this station by taxi or bus.
Verified places near Al Qusais Metro Station. Bus stops for Al Qusais Bus Stations 1, 2 & 4 are accessible via routes 7, C19 and 16.
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Valley Cafe 3
28th St, Al Nahda First / Al Qusais 1 · Cafe, shisha & food · Open daily 08:00–02:00
★ 4.0~5 min walk
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Calicut Stories Restaurant
Al Doha St, Al Qusais 1 · Kerala & Indian cuisine · Open daily 11:30–02:00
★ 4.3~15 min walk
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Aster Pharmacy — Al Qusais 1
40th St, Al Qusais 1 · Open 24 hours
★ 4.4~15 min walk
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Al Qusais Metro Bus Stop 1
Al Twar 2 · RTA bus interchange for routes to Muhaisanah, Ras Al Khor & Sonapur
Bus 7 · C19 · 16~10 min by bus
Getting There
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By Metro
Green Line, Station G12. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
Green LineG12
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By Bus
RTA bus routes 7, C19, 16 serve this station.
7C1916
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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
~5 min
Valley Cafe 3
Cafe & shisha · 28th St, Al Qusais 1
~15 min
Calicut Stories Restaurant
Kerala & Indian cuisine · Al Doha St
~15 min
Aster Pharmacy — Al Qusais 1
40th St · Open 24 hours
Bus 7
Al Qusais Bus Stations 1, 2 & 4
Sonapur / Al Muhaisnah · Not walkable
Taxi
Al Qusais Police Station
Beirut Rd, Al Qusais 2 · 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 Qusais 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.
Al Qusais Police Station is on Beirut Road in Al Qusais 2. It is not within walking distance of the metro station — take a taxi or Careem from Al Qusais Metro Station (G12). The journey takes approximately 5–8 minutes by taxi. The station is open 24 hours; phone: +971 4 606 1600.
Al Qusais Bus Stations 1, 2 and 4 are in the Al Muhaisnah/Sonapur area — they are not within walking distance of the metro station. From Al Qusais Metro Station (G12), take RTA bus route 7, C19 or 16 from the adjacent bus stop. Bus Station 4 in Sonapur is the main terminal serving the labour camp area and takes approximately 15–20 minutes by bus.
Al Qusais Metro Station (G12) is on the Green Line on Al Ittihad Road in the Al Twar area of Al Qusais, Dubai. GPS: 25.2849° N, 55.3638° E. It is between Etisalat by e& Station (G11) and Dubai Airport Free Zone Station (G13).
From the bus stop at Al Qusais Metro Station, RTA bus routes 7 and C19 serve routes toward the Al Muhaisnah and Sonapur/Al Qusais Bus Station 4 area. Check the RTA S'hail app for current timings and exact routes — bus schedules in this area vary significantly during peak and off-peak hours.
