Line🟢 Green Line
Station IDG22
ZoneZone 1
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Nol ZoneZone 1
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status

About Gold Souq Station

Gold Souq Station (G22) is the gateway to the Dubai Gold Souq — the world's largest gold market, where over 300 retail stores display gold, silver, diamonds, and precious stones of every variety. The station also provides access to the Dubai Spice Souq, the Deira Covered Souq, and the historical Deira waterfront. A must-visit station for tourists seeking the authentic Old Dubai experience.

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.

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
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Dubai Spice Souq

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

★ 4.6 ~500m walk

Deira Old Souq Abra Station

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

Creek Ferry ~600m walk
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Perfume Souq

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

★ 4.5 ~400m walk

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

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

4C10C11
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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

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

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.