Line🟢 Green Line
Station IDG22
ZoneZone 1
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Nol ZoneZone 1
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status
Gold Souq Metro Station platform
Gold Souq Metro Station, Dubai

About Gold Souq Metro Station

Gold Souq Metro Station (G22) is the Green Line stop for the Dubai Gold Souq in Zone 1 — the metro access point for a historic trading district with over 300 retail stores displaying gold, silver, diamonds and precious stones. The station sits at the northern entrance of a souq network that also includes the Spice Souq, Perfume Souq and Creek abra crossings, making it the starting point for one of the most complete heritage walking circuits in Dubai.

The station opened in September 2011 with the Green Line. The Gold Souq itself predates the metro by decades, but the station gave the market a direct transit link that transformed access for tourists and Dubai residents alike. Today the area sees a mix of international visitors, gold buyers from across the region and Deira locals doing daily business in the surrounding commercial streets.

The station sits on Sikkat Al Khail Road in Deira. The Dubai Gold Souq is approximately 300 metres from the exit — a 5-minute walk along the same road. The Perfume Souq, selling local and imported oud oils, bakhoor and attars, is 400 metres. The Deira Spice Souq with its open sacks of saffron, dried limes and frankincense is 500 metres. The Deira Old Souq Abra Station — where AED 1 wooden boats cross the Creek to Bur Dubai — is about 600 metres.

From Gold Souq Metro Station you can reach Baniyas Square (G21) in about 2 minutes heading toward Etisalat. Al Ras (G23), closer to the Spice Souq and Creek waterfront, is one stop south at about 2 minutes. Union Metro Station (G20/R20, the Green–Red Line interchange) is approximately 5 minutes north. BurJuman (G26/R26, the second Green–Red interchange) is around 8 minutes south on the Green Line.

Gold Souq Metro Station is used by tourists arriving for the heritage trail, Deira shopkeepers and traders, and residents of the old Deira buildings around Sikkat Al Khail Road. The Zone 1 Silver Nol Card fare is AED 3.00. A practical tip: the complete souq heritage circuit — Gold Souq (300m), Perfume Souq (400m), Spice Souq (500m), Creek abra crossing (600m) — can be completed entirely on foot from this station in 2–3 hours. Friday afternoons after Jumu'ah prayer see the souq lanes at their most active.

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

About Old Deira Souqs — Gold Souq Metro Station Area

The area around Gold Souq Metro Station covers the densest concentration of historic trading markets in Dubai. The Gold Souq, Spice Souq, Perfume Souq and the Creek waterfront abra crossing are all within a 600-metre radius of the station exit, making this part of old Deira the most walkable heritage circuit accessible by metro in the city. Gold Souq Metro Station (G22) sits at the northern entrance to this network of trading lanes.

The Gold Souq on Sikkat Al Khail Road is the headline attraction — over 300 shops in a covered arcade trade in gold by weight and design, with prices updated daily according to international gold rates. Bargaining on workmanship charges is customary and expected, though gold prices themselves are fixed by the market rate. The adjoining Perfume Souq sells both international brands and concentrated Arabic attars, oud oils and bakhoor that are specific to Gulf perfumery.

The Spice Souq is a 10-minute walk from the station through the old lanes — sacks of saffron, rose petals, dried limes and mixed baharat spices line the stalls. From there, the Creek abra station is a further 3–5 minutes walk, where AED 1 wooden boats cross to Al Ghubaiba (G24) on the Bur Dubai side. This gives access to the Textile Souq and Al Fahidi historical district — a complete cross-Creek heritage circuit for well under AED 5 total.

Green Line — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

 Union R18 Visit →
Baniyas Square G21 Visit →
Gold Souq G22 ← You are here
Al Ras G23 Visit →
Al Ghudaiba G24 Visit →

Nearby Places

Verified places at or within walking distance of Gold Souq Metro Station.

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Dubai Gold Souq

Sikkat Al Khail, Deira · World-famous market with 300+ gold & jewellery shops

★ 4.7 ~300m walk

Over 300 retail stores line the covered arcade on Sikkat Al Khail Road, 300 metres from the station. Gold is priced by weight at daily international rates; workmanship charges are negotiable. Visit in the morning (09:00–12:00) when the lanes are quieter, or Thursday evenings when the souq extends hours and the atmosphere is at its most active. Most shops accept cash and card.

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Dubai Spice Souq

Al Ras, Deira · Traditional spice & herb market — a sensory landmark

★ 4.6 ~500m walk

Open-fronted stalls line the lanes of the Deira Spice Souq, 500 metres from the station, with saffron, frankincense, dried limes, rose water and mixed Arabic spice blends. Prices undercut supermarkets for the same quality. Bring cash for the best deals; negotiate on quantity. The walk from the Gold Souq to the Spice Souq passes through the old trading lanes and is part of the heritage experience.

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Deira Old Souq Abra Station

Creek side, Deira · Traditional wooden abra ferry to Bur Dubai · AED 1

Creek Ferry ~600m walk

The AED 1 wooden abra from the Deira Old Souq station crosses the Creek to Al Ghubaiba on the Bur Dubai side in about 5 minutes, landing you near the Textile Souq and a short walk from Al Fahidi historical district. From Gold Souq Metro Station, the abra is about 600 metres through the old lanes. Boats run continuously from early morning until midnight — one of the cheapest and most atmospheric transport options in Dubai.

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Perfume Souq

Sikkat Al Khail, Deira · Local & imported Arabic oud perfumes & bakhoor

★ 4.5 ~400m walk

Shops on Sikkat Al Khail Road at 400 metres sell concentrated Arabic attars, oud essential oils, bakhoor resin and imported international fragrances side by side. Arabic perfumery uses alcohol-free oil concentrates that wear differently from Western eau de parfum. Ask the merchant to apply a sample on the back of your wrist — the warm-temperature drydown reveals the true character of a blend better than paper strips.

How to Use Gold Souq Metro Station Metro Station

Here is a straightforward guide to entering, navigating, and exiting Gold Souq 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. Gold Souq 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 G22. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Green Line G22
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By Bus

Route 4 runs from Gold Souq through Bur Dubai and the Satwa corridor, connecting the heritage district to the southern part of the city with departures every 15–20 minutes. Route C10 is a Creek corridor circular covering old Deira, Baniyas Road and Al Ghubaiba stops — useful for short hops between heritage bus stops without using the metro. Route C11 extends circular coverage into the broader Bur Dubai zone. All three routes accept Nol Card; Zone 1 fare of AED 3.00 covers both metro and bus on the same card.

4C10C11
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By Taxi / Ride-Hail

RTA taxis are available near the station on Sikkat Al Khail Road. Approximate fares from Gold Souq Metro Station: Al Ghubaiba / Al Fahidi (AED 12–18, though the abra is AED 1 for the Creek crossing), BurJuman (AED 15–22), Deira City Centre (AED 12–18), Downtown Dubai (AED 30–45), Terminal 1 Dubai Airport (AED 35–50), Terminal 3 (AED 40–55), Sharjah (AED 20–30). Uber and Careem are available throughout the area.

Walking Distances from Station

300m
Dubai Gold Souq
Shopping
500m
Dubai Spice Souq
Shopping
600m
Deira Old Souq Abra Station (ferry)
Transport
700m
Hyatt Regency Dubai
Hotels
400m
Perfume Souq Deira
Shopping

Nol Card Fares from Gold Souq Metro Station — Zone 1

Gold Souq 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.

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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

Gold Souq operates 05:00–00:00 Monday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday. On Fridays the station opens later: 10:00–01:00. Trains run every 3–7 minutes at peak times and every 7–10 minutes off-peak.
Nol Card vending machines are installed at all Dubai Metro stations and accept cash and bank cards for self-service top-ups around the clock. For card purchase or account registration, visit an RTA customer service counter at a major station or the rta.ae website.
Gold Souq Metro Station (G22) is on the Green Line in Deira, Dubai. It is an elevated station serving the historic Gold Souq and Spice Souq area, between Baniyas Square (G21) and Al Ras (G23) stations. It is one of the most visited metro stations by tourists in Dubai.
Yes. Dubai Gold Souq is approximately 300 metres from the station — about a 5-minute walk through Sikkat Al Khail Street. Perfume Souq is about 400 metres away. Deira Spice Souq is 500 metres further. The Deira Old Souq Abra Station (creek ferry to Bur Dubai) is about 600 metres away.
From Gold Souq (G22), take the Green Line toward BurJuman direction. Ride to BurJuman Station and transfer to the Red Line or exit for the historic Bur Dubai area. Dubai Museum in Al Fahidi is about a 20-minute journey from Gold Souq Station by metro plus a short walk.
Gold Souq 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). Gold Souq 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 Gold Souq 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 4, C10, C11 stop directly at or within 200 metres of Gold Souq 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 Gold Souq Metro Station.