Line🟢 Green Line
Station IDG27
ZoneZone 1
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Nol ZoneZone 1
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status
Oud Metha Metro Station platform
Oud Metha Metro Station, Dubai
Oud Metha station entrance

About Oud Metha Metro Station

Oud Metha Metro Station (G27) is on the Green Line in Zone 1, serving the Oud Metha area south of BurJuman — a district shaped by private hospitals, medical clinics, Lamcy Plaza mall and educational institutions. The station is particularly busy with patients and medical staff visiting American Hospital Dubai, Welcare Hospital and Rashid Hospital, making it one of the most healthcare-focused stops on the Green Line.

The station opened in September 2011. Oud Metha developed in the 1980s and 1990s as a mid-income residential and healthcare zone, and the concentration of hospitals in the area makes it one of the few parts of Dubai where a significant proportion of daily metro users are seeking medical services rather than commuting to offices or shopping. The station also serves Lamcy Plaza, one of Dubai's older malls that retains a loyal local following.

Lamcy Plaza is approximately 200 metres from the station — essentially the first building you reach from the exit. American Hospital Dubai at 400 metres is one of the most well-regarded private hospitals in Dubai for international patients. Welcare Hospital at 500 metres specialises in maternity and paediatrics. Rashid Hospital at 600 metres is the major government trauma centre for Bur Dubai and Deira. Wafi Mall on Oud Metha Road is a further 1.5km — accessible by taxi.

From Oud Metha Metro Station you can reach BurJuman (G26/R26, the Green–Red Line interchange) in about 4 minutes heading north on the Green Line. Dubai Healthcare City (G28) is one stop south, approximately 2 minutes. Sharaf DG (G25), south of BurJuman on the Green Line, is about 6 minutes via the interchange. Al Jadaf (G29) and Creek (G30) are 3–5 stops further south toward the terminus.

Oud Metha Metro Station is used by patients attending hospital appointments, families visiting Lamcy Plaza, residents of the Oud Metha apartments, and healthcare workers arriving by Green Line. The Zone 1 Silver Nol Card fare is AED 3.00 for most central Green Line stops. Bus routes 9, 66 and C3 extend metro access into the residential streets of Oud Metha and the wider Bur Dubai area.

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

About Oud Metha — Oud Metha Metro Station Area

Oud Metha is a mid-density residential and medical district that developed south of the BurJuman interchange in the 1980s, anchored by the private hospitals that now define its character. The area sits between the Creek corridor and the inner city grid, and its main artery — Oud Metha Road — carries traffic between BurJuman and the Wafi Mall junction. Oud Metha Metro Station (G27) is the Green Line access point for this district, placing the hospital cluster within a 5-minute walk.

The healthcare concentration in Oud Metha is uncommon for a metro station area: within 600 metres you have a major JCI-accredited private hospital (American Hospital Dubai), a private maternity hospital (Welcare) and a government trauma centre (Rashid Hospital). Lamcy Plaza, the multi-storey mall directly adjacent to the station at 200 metres, has a busy food court, grocery floor and family-oriented retail that draw shoppers from across Bur Dubai.

Bus routes 9 and 66 from the station cover the residential streets of Oud Metha and the Bur Dubai corridor, while route C3 provides circular service for shorter hops within the zone. For Wafi Mall or Dubai Frame (about 1.5km from the station), a taxi of AED 15–22 is the practical option. The Zone 1 Silver Nol Card fare is AED 3.00; the BurJuman interchange one stop north provides free transfers to the Red Line for onward journeys to Downtown or the mall corridor.

Green Line — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

 Sharaf DG G25 Visit →
BurJuman R19 Visit →
Oud Metha G27 ← You are here
Dubai Healthcare City G28 Visit →
Al Jadaf G29 Visit →

Nearby Places

Verified places at or within walking distance of Oud Metha Metro Station.

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Lamcy Plaza

Oud Metha · One of Dubai's original shopping malls with a good food court

★ 4.0 ~200m walk

At 200 metres from the station exit, Lamcy Plaza is one of Dubai's original shopping malls and still draws a loyal local crowd for its food court, cinema, sports goods and budget retail floors. The mall is at its most active on weekend afternoons when South Asian and Filipino families from the surrounding Bur Dubai and Oud Metha neighbourhoods fill the food court. Open daily from 10:00.

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American Hospital Dubai

Oud Metha · Leading private hospital — JCI accredited, multi-speciality

★ 4.4 ~400m walk

A JCI-accredited full-service private hospital 400 metres from the station, well-regarded for international patients and specialist referrals. Walk-in is accepted at certain outpatient departments, though most services require an appointment. Consultation fees are mid-to-high range by Dubai standards. The 5-minute walk from the metro exit is manageable; for emergency visits, a taxi from the station costs around AED 12–15.

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Welcare Hospital

Oud Metha · Private hospital specialising in maternity & paediatrics

★ 4.2 ~500m walk

A private hospital 500 metres from the station specialising in maternity, paediatrics and gynaecology. Popular with families for ante-natal care and deliveries — book consultations in advance during peak season. The 6-minute walk from the metro exit is fine for routine visits; a taxi is advisable for emergency situations, with approximate AED 15–22 from the station.

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Rashid Hospital

Oud Metha · Major government hospital & trauma centre

Government Hospital ~600m walk

The government general hospital and primary trauma centre for the Bur Dubai and Deira catchment, approximately 600 metres from the station. A&E is 24 hours. Government hospital fees are significantly lower than private alternatives. For non-emergency visits, the 8-minute walk from Oud Metha Metro Station is manageable; a taxi of approximately AED 12–18 is faster and recommended for any urgent medical situation.

How to Use Oud Metha Metro Station Metro Station

Here is a straightforward guide to entering, navigating, and exiting Oud Metha 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. Oud Metha 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 G27. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Green Line G27
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By Bus

Route 9 serves the Oud Metha residential streets and connects to the wider Bur Dubai and Deira bus network. Route 66 runs from Oud Metha toward Jaddaf Waterfront, Dubai Healthcare City and the Creek corridor — useful for those heading to addresses south of BurJuman. Route C3 is a circular service covering the Oud Metha and Bur Dubai zone for shorter trips within the neighbourhood. All three routes accept Nol Card; the Zone 1 fare of AED 3.00 covers both metro and bus on the same card.

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By Taxi / Ride-Hail

RTA taxis are available near the station exit. Approximate fares from Oud Metha Metro Station: American Hospital / Rashid Hospital (AED 12–18), Wafi Mall (AED 15–22), Dubai Frame (AED 15–22), BurJuman (AED 12–18), Festival City (AED 20–30), Downtown Dubai (AED 28–40), Terminal 1 (AED 40–55), Terminal 3 (AED 45–60), Marina (AED 60–80). Uber and Careem are available from the station area.

Walking Distances from Station

200m
Lamcy Plaza Shopping Mall
Shopping
400m
American Hospital Dubai
Healthcare
500m
Welcare Hospital
Healthcare
600m
Rashid Hospital
Healthcare
1.5km
Dubai Frame (nearby)
Attraction

Nol Card Fares from Oud Metha Metro Station — Zone 1

Oud Metha 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

Oud Metha 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.
Oud Metha Metro Station (G27) is on the Green Line in the Oud Metha area of Dubai, between Sharaf DG (G25) and Dubai Healthcare City (G28) stations. It serves the Oud Metha healthcare and residential district, with direct access to Lamcy Plaza mall.
Yes. American Hospital Dubai is approximately 400 metres from Oud Metha Metro Station — about a 5-minute walk. Welcare Hospital is about 500 metres away. Rashid Hospital, a major government facility, is approximately 600 metres. This makes Oud Metha one of Dubai's most healthcare-accessible metro stations.
From Oud Metha (G27), take the Green Line toward Etisalat direction to BurJuman Station (G26 / R19). The journey takes approximately 4 minutes — just two stops. BurJuman Mall is directly connected to BurJuman Metro Station via a covered walkway.
Oud Metha 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). Oud Metha 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 Oud Metha 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 9, 66, C3 stop directly at or within 200 metres of Oud Metha 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 Oud Metha Metro Station.