Dubai Airport Free Zone Metro Station (G13), commonly known as DAFZA Metro Station, is on the Green Line in Al Qusais 1. It primarily serves employees of DAFZA — the Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority — a major aviation-oriented free economic zone adjacent to Dubai International Airport. The station is also used by residents of Al Qusais 1 and nearby workers' accommodation.
Exit 1 opens toward the Al Qusais 1 residential streets and is the exit for the Aster Clinic, cafeterias and supermarkets. The DAFZA free zone itself requires an access pass and is not open to the general public.
GPS-verified distances from Dubai Airport Free Zone Metro Station, Exit 1 (Al Qusais 1 side).
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Aster Clinic — Al Qusais
AQU Building, Al Nahda St, Al Qusais 2 · Address: "Near DAFZA Metro Station" · Open daily 08:00–22:00
★ 4.5 · 2,481 reviews~3 min walk (~205m)
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Sahel Al Neel Cafeteria
Al Qusais 1 · Affordable Nadan / South Indian & fast food · "Close to the metro" per reviews · Open daily 07:00–00:00
★ 4.1 · 175 reviews~1 min walk (~120m)
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Pasons Supermarket — Al Qusais
Street 7, Al Qusais 1 · Daily groceries & essentials · Open daily 06:00–01:00
★ 4.0 · 926 reviews~8 min walk (~660m)
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Al Madina Hypermarket — Al Qusais
Damascus St, Al Qusais · Bakery, grocery, fresh produce · Open daily 07:00–01:00
★ 4.2 · 232 reviews~9 min walk (~705m)
Getting There
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By Metro
Green Line, Station G13. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
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By Bus
RTA bus routes 7, C19 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
Sahel Al Neel Cafeteria
Al Qusais 1 · Affordable meals, tea · ~120m via Exit 1
~3 min
Aster Clinic Al Qusais
Al Nahda St · "Near DAFZA Metro Station" in address · ~205m
~8 min
Pasons Supermarket
Street 7, Al Qusais 1 · ~660m
~9 min
Al Madina Hypermarket
Damascus St, Al Qusais · ~705m · Bakery on site
Access pass
DAFZA Food Court / Jones The Grocer
Inside DAFZA free zone — requires employee access pass
✦ 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
Dubai Airport Free Zone 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 1 of Dubai Airport Free Zone Metro Station opens toward the Al Qusais 1 residential streets and is the exit for public-access destinations including Aster Clinic, local cafeterias, and supermarkets. Most non-DAFZA visitors and residents use Exit 1. The DAFZA free zone itself is accessible from the station but requires an employee or visitor access pass to enter.
Yes. "DAFZA Metro Station" is the common short name for Dubai Airport Free Zone Metro Station (G13). DAFZA stands for Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority. On RTA signs and maps the full name is used, but most commuters and residents refer to it simply as DAFZA Metro.
Yes. Aster Clinic Al Qusais is approximately 205m from Dubai Airport Free Zone Metro Station (Exit 1) — about a 3-minute walk. The clinic's address explicitly states "Near DAFZA Metro Station." It is open daily 08:00–22:00 and is rated 4.5★ with 2,481 reviews. It serves general practice, specialist consultations and has pharmacy services on site.
Dubai Airport Terminal 2 is not directly walkable from this station. The closest metro station to Terminal 2 is Airport Terminal 1 (R14) on the Red Line — take the Green Line from G13 toward Al Qiyadah and transfer to the Red Line at either Etisalat by e& (G11 / R11 connection) or take the standard route. Terminal 3 (R13) is also served by the Red Line. A taxi from DAFZA Metro to Terminal 2 takes about 10–12 minutes.
