Line🟢 Green Line
Station IDG21
ZoneZone 1
Fare (Silver)AED 3.00
Fare (Gold)AED 6.00
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status

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.

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

Green Line — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

Salah Al Din G19 Visit →
Union R18 Visit →
Baniyas Square G21 ← You are here
Gold Souq G22 Visit →
Al Ras G23 Visit →

Nearby Places

Verified places within walking distance of Baniyas Square Metro Station, sorted by proximity.

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Dawat Al Afghani Restaurant

Al Musalla Rd · Address: "Baniyas Metro Station Exit 2, next Central Paris Hotel" · Open 24 hours

★ 3.8 ~1 min walk (~80m)

Kakh Plus Restaurant & Cafe

Baniyas Rd, B Block · Middle Eastern & Iranian · "Perfect location near metro" · Open daily 08:00–02:30

★ 4.7 ~3 min walk (~200m)
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Landmark Hotel, Baniyas

Al Maktoum Hospital Rd, Naif · Budget hotel · Open 24 hours

★ 3.9 ~3 min walk (~230m)
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Cando Restaurant

Baniyas Rd, Sheikh Rashid Bldg · Persian & international · Shisha available · Open daily 11:00–03:00

★ 4.4 ~4 min walk (~330m)

Getting There

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By Metro

Green Line, Station G21. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Green Line G21
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By Bus

RTA bus routes 4, 10, C10, C11 serve this station.

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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

~1 min
Baniyas Square (Al Ittihad Square)
Historic roundabout · Station exit opens here
~3 min
Kakh Plus Restaurant & Cafe
Baniyas Rd · 4.7★ · "near metro" in reviews
~3 min
Landmark Hotel, Baniyas
Al Maktoum Hospital Rd · Budget hotel
~5 min
West Zone Fresh Supermarket
Al Burj St · Open daily 07:00–01:00
~6 min
Naif Police Station
Sikkath Al Khail Rd · Opp. Hyatt Regency · Open 24h

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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Baniyas Square 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.
The station most commonly called "Baniyas Police Station" is officially Naif Police Station, on Sikkath Al Khail Road opposite the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Naif, Deira. From Baniyas Square Metro Station (G21) it is approximately 6 minutes' walk north. It is open 24 hours; phone: +971 4 606 1600.
Baniyas West Bus Station (also called Baniyas Bus Station) is an RTA bus interchange in the Baniyas area of Deira. Bus routes 4, 10, C10 and C11 serve the stop at Baniyas Square Metro Station and connect to the wider Deira bus network. Use the RTA S'hail app for current route details.
Yes. Landmark Hotel Baniyas on Al Maktoum Hospital Road is approximately 3 minutes' walk (230m) from the station — the closest verified hotel. The streets around Baniyas Square are one of Deira's most concentrated budget hotel areas, with dozens of 2–3 star options within a 5–10 minute walk along Baniyas Road and side streets.
Baniyas Square Metro Station (G21) is on the Green Line on Al Musalla Road at Al Ittihad Square (Baniyas Square) in Deira, Dubai. GPS: 25.269° N, 55.308° E. It has Exit 1 and Exit 2, both on Al Musalla Road. The station is between Union Station (G20) and Gold Souq Station (G22).