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About Baniyas Square Metro Station
Baniyas Square Metro Station (G21) is on the Green Line at Al Ittihad Square — the historic roundabout at the heart of old Deira. The station has Exit 1 and Exit 2, both opening onto Al Musalla Road. The streets immediately around the station are lined with budget hotels, traditional restaurants, currency exchange shops, and the lanes leading into the Deira covered souq district.
Naif Police Station (commonly called "Baniyas Police Station") is on Sikkath Al Khail Road opposite the Hyatt Regency, about a 6-minute walk. Baniyas West Bus Station, an RTA bus interchange, is also in the Baniyas area and connects to routes along the Creek corridor.
Green Line — Nearby Stations
Adjacent stations on the line.
Nearby Places
Verified places within walking distance of Baniyas Square Metro Station, sorted by proximity.
Dawat Al Afghani Restaurant
Al Musalla Rd · Address: "Baniyas Metro Station Exit 2, next Central Paris Hotel" · Open 24 hours
Kakh Plus Restaurant & Cafe
Baniyas Rd, B Block · Middle Eastern & Iranian · "Perfect location near metro" · Open daily 08:00–02:30
Landmark Hotel, Baniyas
Al Maktoum Hospital Rd, Naif · Budget hotel · Open 24 hours
Cando Restaurant
Baniyas Rd, Sheikh Rashid Bldg · Persian & international · Shisha available · Open daily 11:00–03:00
Getting There
By Metro
Green Line, Station G21. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
By Bus
RTA bus routes 4, 10, C10, C11 serve this station.
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
✦ Visitor Tips
Practical advice for using this station.
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.
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.
Old Dubai Heritage Area
Dress modestly when visiting the nearby souqs and heritage sites. Bargaining is customary in traditional markets. Friday afternoons are particularly lively near the creek waterfront.