Line🟢 Green Line
Station IDG28
ZoneZone 1
Fare (Silver)AED 3.00
Fare (Gold)AED 6.00
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status
Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station platform
Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station, Dubai
Dubai Healthcare City station entrance
Dubai Healthcare City station area

About Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station

Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station (G28) is the Green Line stop for Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) in Zone 1 — the world's first purpose-built healthcare free zone, housing over 150 hospitals, clinics and specialist medical centres. The station is the primary metro access point for patients, medical professionals and students at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, making it one of the more specialised stops on the Green Line.

The station opened in September 2011 with the Green Line. Dubai Healthcare City was established in 2002 as a dedicated district for the healthcare sector, and the metro station has since become essential transport infrastructure for a zone employing tens of thousands of medical and administrative workers. Mediclinic City Hospital, German Medical Center and numerous specialist clinics are all within a 10-minute walk of the station entrance.

The station sits on the edge of the DHCC campus, on the Green Line between Oud Metha (G27) to the north-west and Al Jadaf (G29) to the south. Wafi Mall on Oud Metha Road is approximately 785 metres to the north-west — about 10 minutes on foot or 2 minutes by taxi. Within the campus, The Chai Street café at DHCC Building 41 is 325 metres from the exit and one of the few catering options accessible on foot.

From Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station you can reach Oud Metha (G27) in about 2 minutes on the Green Line, giving access to Lamcy Plaza mall and American Hospital Dubai. BurJuman (G26/R26, the Green–Red Line interchange) is approximately 5–7 minutes away. Al Jadaf (G29) for the Jaddaf Waterfront Premier Inn and creek-side areas is 2 minutes south. Creek terminus (G30) is 5 minutes further.

The station is used mainly by DHCC employees, patients attending specialist consultations, university students and hotel guests staying at the Premier Inn Al Jaddaf (one stop south at Al Jadaf). The Zone 1 Silver Nol Card fare is AED 3.00 for journeys to most central Green Line stops. Bus routes 66 and C13 extend metro reach into the Jaddaf Waterfront area and the broader Creek zone for addresses not served by the metro.

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

About Dubai Healthcare City — Healthcare City Metro Station Area

Dubai Healthcare City is a purpose-built medical district operating as a free economic zone within the broader Oud Metha area, established in 2002 to attract international healthcare providers to Dubai. The campus today houses general hospitals, specialist clinics covering cardiology, orthopaedics, oncology, fertility and dentistry, a medical university and research facilities. Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station (G28) sits at the edge of this campus, the most direct metro access point for the medical zone.

Mediclinic City Hospital at Building 37 is the anchor institution — a full-service hospital with 24-hour A&E, JCI accreditation and a broad range of specialities. German Medical Center in the Ibn Sina Building handles outpatient specialist consultations from Monday to Saturday. For patients arriving for scheduled appointments, confirm the building number in advance (DHCC uses numbered buildings throughout the campus) and allow 10 minutes from the metro exit to the main reception.

Wafi Mall, accessible by a 10-minute walk or 2-minute taxi, is the nearest major retail and dining destination outside the DHCC campus. The Chai Street café at Building 41 is the most convenient dining option within the campus itself for patients, visitors and staff who do not want to leave the free zone on a short break. Bus routes 66 and C13 from the station provide connections for those heading to Al Jadaf or the Jaddaf Waterfront area.

Green Line — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

 BurJuman R19 Visit →
Oud Metha G27 Visit →
Dubai Healthcare City G28 ← You are here
Al Jadaf G29 Visit →
Creek G30 Visit →

Nearby Places

GPS-verified distances. Dubai Healthcare City's medical district is accessible via a short walk from the station.

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Mediclinic City Hospital

Building 37, Dubai Healthcare City · Full-service hospital, 24-hour A&E · Open 24 hours

★ 4.1 · 3,240 reviews ~6 min walk (~505m)

The largest private hospital within the DHCC campus, Mediclinic City Hospital at Building 37 operates a 24-hour A&E alongside elective and specialist services. With over 3,200 reviews at 4.1 stars, it is well-regarded for international patients. If arriving for an appointment, confirm the building number and allow 10 minutes from the metro exit. Emergency A&E patients should consider a taxi for speed.

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The Chai Street — Building 41, DHCC

Building 41, Dubai Healthcare City · Indian café, breakfast & all-day dining · Open daily 08:00–22:00

★ 4.8 · 149 reviews ~4 min walk (~325m)

Rated 4.8 stars and located 325 metres from the metro exit at Building 41, The Chai Street is the most consistently recommended dining spot within the DHCC campus for staff and visitors alike. It serves chai, Indian breakfast and all-day meals from 08:00 to 22:00. Popular with medical students and university staff — best visited before 12:30 to beat the lunch rush.

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German Medical Center — DHCC

Ibn Sina Building 27, Dubai Healthcare City · Specialist consultations · Open Mon–Thu & Sat–Sun 09:00–18:00

★ 4.5 · 305 reviews ~7 min walk (~580m)

Specialist outpatient consultations in surgery, neurology, orthopaedics and cardiology at the Ibn Sina Building 27. Rated 4.5 stars with 305 reviews, open Monday to Sunday 09:00–18:00 (closed Fridays). A referral letter is typically required for first consultations — confirm with the clinic before attending. A 7-minute walk from the metro exit through the DHCC campus.

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Wafi Mall

Oud Metha Road · Egyptian pyramid-themed mall · Restaurants, shops & spa · Open daily 10:00–22:00

~10 min walk (~785m) Or 2 min taxi

The Egyptian pyramid-themed Wafi Mall on Oud Metha Road is the nearest full-service shopping and dining destination outside the DHCC campus. It has a food court, international retail, a Waitrose supermarket and Cleopatra's Spa. Open daily 10:00–22:00. The 785-metre walk takes about 10 minutes; a taxi from the metro station costs approximately AED 12–18.

How to Use Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station Metro Station

Here is a straightforward guide to entering, navigating, and exiting Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station Station whether you are a first-time visitor or a regular commuter.

  1. Look for the Dubai Metro logo (red M on white background) on street signage. Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station has multiple exits — check which exit is closest to your destination before entering. Exit maps are displayed at the top of the stairs and beside the gates.

  2. Tap your Silver or Gold Nol Card on the reader at the entrance gate. The gate will display your remaining balance. If your balance is below AED 3.00 the gate will not open — top up at the vending machines beside the gates before entering.

  3. Check the overhead direction signs on the platform. On the Red Line trains run towards Centrepoint (Rashidiya) in one direction and towards UAE Exchange / Expo City in the other. On the Green Line trains run towards Etisalat by e& or towards Creek. Confirm your direction on the station map before the train arrives.

  4. Stand behind the yellow safety line until the train stops and doors open. Let passengers exit first then board. Tap your Nol Card at the exit gates at your destination — forgetting to tap out results in the maximum fare being charged for that journey.

Nol Card tip: If you are visiting Dubai for more than 2 days a Silver Nol Card (AED 25 including AED 19 travel credit) saves money compared to buying individual paper tickets. It works on metro, bus, tram, and water bus across all of Dubai. Available at every metro station vending machine.

Getting There

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By Metro

Green Line, Station G28. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Green Line G28
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By Bus

Route 66 links Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station to Jaddaf Waterfront and onward to Oud Metha and Bur Dubai, useful for those heading to the broader Bur Dubai corridor or Al Jadaf without using the metro. Route C13 is a community circular serving the Jaddaf Waterfront development, useful for getting between the station and specific Jaddaf addresses. Both routes accept Nol Card; the Zone 1 fare of AED 3.00 covers both metro and bus on the same card.

66C13
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By Taxi / Ride-Hail

RTA taxis are available near the station exit. Approximate fares from Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station: Wafi Mall (AED 12–18), Al Jadaf / Premier Inn (AED 12–18), Oud Metha / Lamcy Plaza (AED 12–18), Festival City (AED 20–30), BurJuman (AED 18–25), Downtown Dubai (AED 30–45), Terminal 3 (AED 40–55), Marina (AED 55–75). Uber and Careem are available from the station area.

Walking Distances from Station

~4 min
The Chai Street (Building 41, DHCC)
Indian café & all-day dining · ~325m
~6 min
Mediclinic City Hospital
Building 37, DHCC · 24h A&E · ~505m (not 200m as often cited)
~7 min
German Medical Center / MBR University of Medicine
Ibn Sina Building 27, DHCC · ~520–580m
~10 min
Wafi Mall
Oud Metha Rd · Egyptian-themed mall · ~785m
Taxi
Dubai Dolphinarium / Creek Park
~1km / ~2km — taxi recommended; not easily walkable

Nol Card Fares from Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station — Zone 1

Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station is in Zone 1 of the Dubai Metro fare system. Your fare depends on how many zones your journey crosses. The table below shows Silver and Gold Nol Card fares to the most common destinations from this station.

Destination Metro Station Silver Nol Card Gold Nol Card
Dubai International Airport T1Terminal 1 (R14)AED 8.00AED 11.00
BurJuman (interchange)BurJuman (R20)AED 3.00AED 6.00
Downtown Dubai / Burj KhalifaBurj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (R23)AED 3.00AED 6.00
Mall of the EmiratesMall of the Emirates (R25)AED 5.00AED 10.00
Jumeirah Lakes TowersDMCC (R27)AED 5.00AED 10.00
Union (interchange)Union (R19)AED 3.00AED 6.00
Expo City DubaiExpo 2020 (R35)AED 6.50AED 13.00

Fares shown are for Nol Card holders. Red Paper Tickets cost approximately 50% more per journey. Children under 5 travel free. A daily spending cap of AED 20 (Silver) and AED 40 (Gold) protects frequent travellers — once you hit the cap all further journeys that day are free. Airport stations carry an additional RTA airport surcharge of AED 5.00 per trip.

Best value: A Silver Nol Card costs AED 25 total (AED 6 card fee + AED 19 travel credit) and is available at every metro station vending machine. It works on all RTA transport including metro, bus, tram, and water bus. For stays of 5 or more days it saves significantly over paper tickets.

✦ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dubai Healthcare City 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.
Yes. DHCC Metro Station is the common abbreviation for Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station (G28). DHCC stands for Dubai Healthcare City — the world's first purpose-built healthcare free zone, housing over 150 hospitals, clinics and specialist medical centres including Mediclinic City Hospital, the German Medical Center and the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine.
Wafi Mall is approximately 785m from Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station — about a 10-minute walk south along Oud Metha Road. The walk is manageable in cooler months but a taxi or rideshare is recommended in summer heat. A taxi takes about 2–3 minutes. Wafi Mall is also accessible from Oud Metha Station (G27), one stop back on the Green Line.
Creek Park's main entrance is approximately 2km from Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station — not walkable in Dubai's heat. A taxi or rideshare takes about 5 minutes. Alternatively, take the Green Line one stop to Al Jadaf (G29), which is significantly closer to the park's southern section near the Dubai Creek Harbour area.
The Dubai Dolphinarium (inside Creek Park) is approximately 1km from Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station. A taxi takes about 3–4 minutes from the station exit. Walking is possible (~15 minutes) but involves crossing a busy road — a taxi is recommended, especially with children. The Dolphinarium is open daily; check their website for current show times before visiting.
Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station has multiple exits. Check the exit map displayed at the top of the stairs inside the station, or use the RTA Dubai app which shows numbered exit locations on a map. The app will suggest the exit closest to your specific destination. If in doubt, station staff near the gates can advise on the quickest route out.
Yes, passengers are permitted to bring personal luggage including standard suitcases on the Dubai Metro. Each train has designated luggage areas near the doors. Large or oversized items are not allowed during peak hours (06:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00 on weekdays). Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station has elevators and wide corridors making it suitable for passengers with luggage. Keep bags out of the aisles and do not place them on seats.
The RTA Nol Card daily cap is AED 20 for Silver Card holders and AED 40 for Gold Card holders. Once your spending reaches the cap in a single calendar day all further metro journeys that day are free. The cap resets at midnight. This makes the Nol Card excellent value for people making multiple trips in one day. The cap applies to metro, bus, tram, and water bus journeys combined. You can check your current day spend in the RTA Dubai app or at any ticket machine.
During peak hours (06:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00 on weekdays) trains at Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station run every 3–4 minutes on the Red Line and every 5–7 minutes on the Green Line. During off-peak daytime hours trains run every 7–10 minutes. On Fridays before 13:00 the metro opens later and trains run less frequently. Real-time train arrival information is displayed on the platform screens and in the RTA Dubai app.
RTA bus routes 66, C13 stop directly at or within 200 metres of Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station Metro Station. Bus routes connect this station to residential areas and destinations not directly served by the metro. Use the RTA S'hail app for real-time bus schedules and route planning from Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station.