Station R26 · Red Line · Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay
Line🔴 Red Line
Station IDR26
ZoneZone 1
Fare (Silver)AED 3.00
Fare (Gold)AED 6.00
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status
Station Photos
About Business Bay Metro Station
Business Bay Metro Station (R26) is elevated on Sheikh Zayed Road, serving Dubai's Business Bay commercial and residential district. The station has two exits: Exit 1 (Landside) opens toward the Business Bay commercial towers, Opus Tower (ME Dubai Hotel) and the residential cluster along Marasi Drive; Exit 2 (Seaside) faces the opposite direction toward Sheikh Zayed Road and the approach to Downtown Dubai.
The Dubai Water Canal promenade — a popular walking, cycling and dining area — is accessible from Exit 1 via Marasi Drive. The station sits one stop south of Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (R25), making it a practical alternative entry point for Downtown Dubai during peak times.
GPS-verified distances from Business Bay Metro Station (Exit 1 / Landside).
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LIFE Pharmacy — Clover Bay
Clover Bay Tower, Marasi Dr · Next to Al Maya Supermarket · Open daily 08:00–02:00
★ 4.9~3 min walk (~210m)
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Sfumato — ME Dubai Hotel
The Opus Tower, Al A'amal St · Restaurant in Zaha Hadid's iconic building · Open daily 09:00–22:00
★ 4.6~5 min walk (~410m)
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Dubai Water Canal Promenade
Marasi Dr · 3.2km waterfront walk, cycling track, canal-side restaurants · Open 24 hours
~7 min walk (~550m)Via Exit 1 (Landside)
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Cleo Dubai
Business Bay, canal-side · Mediterranean café & restaurant · "Beautiful canal and Burj Khalifa view"
★ 4.7~9 min walk (~730m)
Getting There
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By Metro
Red Line, Station R26. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
Red LineR26
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By Bus
RTA bus routes 27, X28 serve this station.
27X28
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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
~3 min
LIFE Pharmacy — Clover Bay
Marasi Dr · Next to Al Maya Supermarket · ~210m
~5 min
Sfumato / ME Dubai Hotel (Opus Tower)
Al A'amal St · Zaha Hadid-designed building · ~410m
~7 min
Dubai Water Canal Promenade
Via Exit 1 (Landside) along Marasi Dr · ~550m
~8 min
Paramount Hotel Dubai
Business Bay · ~620m (not 300m as often cited)
~20 min
JW Marriott Marquis / Dubai Wharf
~850m — taxi recommended for heavy luggage
✦ 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
Business Bay 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.
Exit 1 is the Landside exit — it opens toward the Business Bay commercial towers on the eastern side of Sheikh Zayed Road, facing Marasi Drive and the Dubai Water Canal. This is the exit to use for Opus Tower (ME Dubai Hotel), the Dubai Water Canal promenade, LIFE Pharmacy Clover Bay, and most Business Bay residential towers and offices.
The "landside" exit (Exit 1) faces the Business Bay towers and Marasi Drive toward the canal. The "seaside" exit (Exit 2) faces Sheikh Zayed Road on the western side. Most Business Bay destinations — hotels, restaurants, the canal walk and office towers — are accessed from the landside exit. The seaside exit is typically used for reaching Sheikh Zayed Road directly or heading toward Downtown Dubai on foot.
Yes. Paramount Hotel Dubai (~620m via Exit 1) is the most commonly cited hotel near the station. ME Dubai Hotel in the Opus Tower (~410m) is another option. JW Marriott Marquis is approximately 850m away — a taxi is recommended for this one. The area has a high concentration of 4 and 5-star hotels throughout the Business Bay district.
The Dubai Water Canal promenade is approximately 550m from the station via Exit 1 (Landside) along Marasi Drive — about a 7-minute walk. The canal's 3.2km waterfront promenade runs through Business Bay and connects all the way to the Safa Park footbridge. Canal-side cafes and restaurants are located along Marasi Drive.
