Al Furjan Metro Station (R72) on the Route 2020 Line serves the Al Furjan master-planned community by Nakheel Properties. The neighbourhood comprises villas, townhouses, and apartment complexes, with The Pavilion Al Furjan shopping centre at the station's doorstep. It is the nearest metro stop for residents of Al Furjan, Discovery Gardens, and parts of Jebel Ali Village.
Verified places at or within walking distance of Al Furjan Metro Station.
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Paddock Restaurant
The Pavilion Al Furjan · Georgian cuisine & shisha · Open daily 10:00–01:00
★ 4.7At The Pavilion
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Spinneys
The Pavilion Al Furjan · Premium supermarket · Open daily 08:00–23:00
★ 4.3At The Pavilion
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LIFE Pharmacy — Al Furjan South Pavilion
South Pavilion, Al Furjan · Open daily 08:00–23:00
★ 4.6At The Pavilion
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Al Yaqeen Masjid
Al Furjan East · Next to The Pavilion, beside Spinneys · ~3 min walk
★ 4.6~3 min walk
Getting There
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By Metro
Route 2020, Station R72. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
Route 2020R72
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By Bus
RTA bus routes F39, 93 serve this station.
F3993
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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
Direct
The Pavilion Al Furjan (Al Furjan Centre)
Shopping · Food · Pharmacy
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Spinneys Al Furjan
Supermarket · Inside The Pavilion
~3 min
Al Yaqeen Masjid
Mosque · Al Furjan East
✦ 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 3 applies here — AED 7.50 (Silver) / AED 15.00 (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
Al Furjan Metro Station (R72) is on the Route 2020 Line in the Al Furjan community, off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). It is an elevated station adjacent to The Pavilion Al Furjan mall and serves Al Furjan, Discovery Gardens, and Jebel Ali Village residents.
Al Furjan Metro Station operates 05:00–00:00 Monday to Thursday and Saturday–Sunday. On Fridays, service starts at 10:00 and closes at 01:00. Route 2020 trains connect to the main Red Line at Expo City / Ibn Battuta Station.
Al Furjan is served by the Route 2020 Line, an extension of the Dubai Metro Red Line. Trains run from Al Furjan through Expo City Dubai and connect to the Red Line at Jebel Ali and Ibn Battuta stations, giving access to the full network.
Al Furjan Metro Station is the nearest metro stop for Discovery Gardens residents. It is approximately 1–1.5 km from the Discovery Gardens cluster entrances. Several RTA bus routes also connect Discovery Gardens to the station. The walk takes around 15–20 minutes.
Take the Route 2020 Line from Al Furjan (R72) to Ibn Battuta or Jebel Ali Station, then switch to the Red Line towards Rashidiya. Alight at Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station (R12). Total journey time is approximately 40–45 minutes.
