Line🔴 Red Line
Station IDR16
ZoneZone 1
Fare (Silver)AED 3.00
Fare (Gold)AED 6.00
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status
Deira City Center Metro Station platform
City Centre Deira Metro Station, Dubai
City Centre Deira station entrance

About Deira City Center Metro Station — Red Line, Zone 1

Deira city center metro station (R22) is on the Red Line in Nol Zone 1, in the Port Saeed district of Deira. The station is directly integrated with Deira City Centre mall — one of Dubai's oldest and most frequented shopping centres, opened in 1995 by Majid Al Futtaim. Exit 4 of the station connects directly into the mall via a covered link, making it one of the most convenient mall metro connections on the network. The station is elevated with platform doors, Gold Class (Car 1), and a Women and Children's car (Car 3).

The station opened in September 2009 as part of the original Red Line. Its location in the Port Saeed area of Deira puts it near both the historic commercial heart of Deira and the modern Port Saeed business district. The Hyatt Regency Dubai — one of the city's landmark business hotels — is approximately 900 metres away on the Deira Corniche Road alongside the Creek.

Deira City Centre mall is the primary draw for this station. The mall contains Carrefour (one of the largest hypermarkets in Deira), a Cineplex cinema complex, 340+ retail stores, a food court, restaurants, and a children's zone. It is positioned along the Dubai Creek Harbour shoreline with a marina on one side. The city centre deira metro connection allows residents of Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, and Downtown to shop at Deira City Centre without driving across the Creek.

From the station, key metro connections are quick: Union interchange (for the Green Line) is 2 stops west (approximately 8 minutes); Airport Terminal 3 is approximately 10 minutes east without any changes; Rashidiya/Centrepoint terminus is approximately 12 minutes east. For the Gold Souq and Creek area, Union interchange connects to the Green Line for Al Ras or Gold Souq stations.

A practical tip for the city centre deira red line station: Exit 4 is the direct covered entrance to the mall — always use Exit 4 if your destination is Deira City Centre. Exit 1 faces Abu Baker Al Siddique Road and is more useful for the surrounding commercial district and buses. On Thursday and Friday evenings the mall is very busy; arriving by metro is far more practical than driving as parking is routinely full.

Opened
September 2009
Platform Type
Elevated
Platform Doors
Yes
Gold Class
Yes (Car 1)
Women & Children Car
Yes (Car 3)

About Port Saeed — Deira City Center Metro Station Area

Port Saeed is a commercial and mixed-use sub-district on the Deira side of the Creek, developed as part of the broader Deira modernisation. The district contains the Deira City Centre mall complex, several business towers, the Hyatt Regency hotel, and the older hotel and apartment strip running along the Corniche Road beside the Creek. It is positioned between the historic souq districts of Al Ras and Naif to the west and the airport to the east.

The metro near deira city centre connection has made Port Saeed more accessible to visitors from all parts of the city. Abu Baker Al Siddique Road — the main artery running past the station — connects Port Saeed northward into the residential Al Twar area and southward through the heart of Deira's hotel district. The Dubai Creek waterfront is approximately 900 metres south via this road and offers views across to Bur Dubai and access to abra crossings.

Practical tips for visitors: the deira city center metro station exit 4 is the correct exit for the mall — other exits lead to the road or the business district. The Hyatt Regency pool and beach club are open to non-residents on a day-pass basis — a worthwhile option for visitors staying in non-beachfront hotels in Deira. The Creek waterfront walk near the Hyatt is pleasant in the early morning and late evening.

Red Line — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

 Airport Terminal 1 R14 Visit →
GGICO R15 Visit →
City Centre Deira R16 ← You are here
Al Rigga R17 Visit →
Union R18 Visit →

Nearby Places

Deira City Centre Mall is directly adjacent to the station. The places below are all inside or connected to the mall.

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Deira City Centre Mall

Port Saeed · One of Dubai's oldest malls · Carrefour, Cineplex, 340+ stores · Open daily 10:00–00:00 (Thu–Sat to 01:00)

Deira City Centre is one of Dubai's longest-established shopping malls, opened in 1995 and expanded multiple times since. The deira city center metro station exit 4 connects directly into the mall via a covered walkway — no outdoor walking required. Anchored by a large Carrefour hypermarket, the mall contains 340+ stores including H&M, Zara, Centrepoint, Mothercare, and a Cineplex with 11 screens. The food court has a wide selection of quick-service chains and local options. Opening hours are 10:00–midnight Sunday to Wednesday and 10:00–01:00 Thursday to Saturday.

Adjacent to station ~5 min walk
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Colors Cafe — DCC

Deira City Centre, Level 1 · All-day dining & café · Open daily 09:00–00:00

★ 4.7 Inside mall (~400m)

Colors Cafe on Level 1 of Deira City Centre is a popular all-day dining cafe serving breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and hot meals alongside coffees, juices, and desserts. Rated 4.7 stars. Open daily 09:00–midnight. Popular with shoppers taking a break mid-mall-visit. Located approximately 400 metres into the mall from the metro entrance — follow the internal mall signage after entering via the city centre deira metro link at Exit 4.

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Medicina Pharmacy — DCC

Deira City Centre, 8th St · Open daily 10:00–01:00

★ 4.9 Inside mall (~480m)

Medicina Pharmacy inside Deira City Centre is a well-stocked pharmacy open daily 10:00–01:00, with extended weekend hours matching the mall closing time. Rated 4.9 stars by Google reviewers. Stocks prescription medications, OTC treatments, vitamins, dermatology products, and baby care essentials. A licensed pharmacist is on duty at all times. The extended 01:00 closing makes it one of the latest-closing pharmacies in the Deira area — useful for late-evening medical needs.

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Hyatt Regency Dubai

Corniche Rd, Deira · Landmark 5-star hotel · Open 24 hours

~12 min walk (~910m)

The Hyatt Regency Dubai is one of the city's longest-standing 5-star hotels, located on the Creek Corniche approximately 900 metres from the metro near deira city centre station — about a 12-minute walk south along Abu Baker Al Siddique Road. The hotel has multiple restaurants including Al Dawaar, Dubai's only revolving rooftop restaurant with Creek panoramas. The Regency Club pool and beach area can be accessed by non-residents on a day-pass basis. 24-hour reception. A short taxi from the station costs approximately AED 12–15.

How to Reach Deira City Centre from Deira City Center Metro Station Metro

This station has a direct covered connection to Deira City Centre mall, making it the easiest and most affordable way to reach the destination. Here is the step-by-step route.

  1. Tap your Nol Card at the exit gates and follow the overhead signs for "Deira City Centre mall". There are multiple exits at this station — make sure you follow the correct signs for the mall entrance rather than the street exits.

  2. A covered air-conditioned walkway or bridge connects directly to the mall entrance. No outdoor walking is required. The link is accessible at all hours that the metro operates and is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

  3. The walkway leads you directly into Deira City Centre mall. From here all mall facilities, restaurants, and attractions are accessible. Walk time from metro gates to inside the mall is approximately 3–6 minutes.

  4. To return to the metro follow the "Metro Station" signs inside the mall. Last trains depart at approximately 00:00 Sunday to Thursday and Saturday, and at 01:00 on Fridays. Check the RTA Dubai app for the next departure time before leaving the mall.

Weekend tip: Parking at this location is extremely limited on Friday and Saturday evenings. The metro is the recommended way to visit — it is faster, cheaper, and avoids all parking stress. A Silver Nol Card journey from most Dubai areas costs AED 3.00–6.50.

Getting There

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By Metro

Red Line, Station R16. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Red Line R16
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By Bus

RTA bus routes 11, 33, C7 serve this station.

1133C7

Bus stops are on Abu Baker Al Siddique Road below the station. Route 11 connects Deira City Centre to Rashidiya/Centrepoint terminus in the east — a useful alternative to the metro for reaching eastern Dubai residential areas including Mirdif. Route 33 serves the Port Saeed and Al Murar areas connecting toward the airport corridor. Route C7 is a Deira community connector providing access to the streets around the station not directly served by the metro. All routes require a Nol Card; buses depart approximately every 15–25 minutes.

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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.

RTA taxis are available at the station exit on Abu Baker Al Siddique Road. Approximate fares: Hyatt Regency Dubai approximately AED 12–15 (0.9 km — walk is also practical); Gold Souq approximately AED 20–28 (2.5 km via taxi or 2 metro stops via Union); Dubai International Airport T3 approximately AED 30–40 (8 km, or 10 minutes by metro); Downtown/DIFC approximately AED 45–60 (15 km). For Gold Souq, the metro is more practical — take the Red Line west two stops to Union, then change to the Green Line for Gold Souq station.

Walking Distances from Station

~5 min
Deira City Centre Mall
Adjacent via walkway · 340+ stores, Carrefour, Cineplex
~5 min
Colors Cafe & The Coffee Club
Inside DCC Level 1 · ~400–450m
~6 min
Medicina Pharmacy
Inside DCC · 4.9★ · Open until 01:00 · ~480m
~12 min
Hyatt Regency Dubai
Corniche Rd · ~910m (not 400m as often cited)
Taxi
Deira Clock Tower & Deira Corniche
~1.2–1.5km — taxi recommended in summer heat

Nol Card Fares from Deira City Center Metro Station — Zone 1

Deira City Center 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

City Centre Deira 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.
Yes. City Centre Deira Metro Station (R16) is the closest and most direct metro station for Deira City Centre Mall — the station is named after the mall and sits adjacent to it with a walkway connection. The mall entrance is approximately 5 minutes' walk from the station exit.
City Centre Deira Metro Station (R16) is on the Red Line on 8th Street in Port Saeed, Deira. GPS: approximately 25.249° N, 55.329° E. It is between GGICO Station (R15) and Al Rigga Station (R17). The station is adjacent to Deira City Centre Mall on the northwest side.
Yes — Deira City Centre Mall, accessible via a short walk from the station, has an extensive food offering including Food Central food court, Colors Cafe (4.7★), The Coffee Club (4.7★), and dozens of other restaurant and café options across the mall's two floors. The mall is open daily from 10:00 to midnight (01:00 Thursday–Saturday).
The Hyatt Regency Dubai on Corniche Road is approximately 910m from City Centre Deira Metro Station — about a 12-minute walk. A taxi from the station exit takes about 3–4 minutes. Note this distance is often cited incorrectly as 400m in other sources.
Deira City Center 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). Deira City Center 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.
The last trains from Deira City Center Metro Station depart at approximately 23:50 (11:50 PM) Sunday to Thursday and Saturday. On Fridays and the eve of public holidays the last train runs at approximately 00:50 (12:50 AM). Always check the RTA Dubai app for the exact last departure time on the day you travel. If you are visiting on a Friday evening allow extra time — the station gets very busy after 21:00.
Yes, Deira City Center Metro Station is the designated metro station for this destination and has a direct covered connection. Using Deira City Center Metro Station is the recommended and most direct metro route. Check the walking guide section above for the exact walkway directions and estimated walking time from the station gates to the mall entrance.