City Centre Deira Station (R16) is one of the busiest stations in Deira, providing direct access to Deira City Centre Mall — one of the oldest and most popular malls in Dubai. It also connects to the Abu Baker Al Siddique Road corridor and several landmark hotels in the Deira area including the Hyatt Regency.
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)
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
★ 4.7Inside mall (~400m)
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Medicina Pharmacy — DCC
Deira City Centre, 8th St · Open daily 10:00–01:00
★ 4.9Inside mall (~480m)
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Hyatt Regency Dubai
Corniche Rd, Deira · Landmark 5-star hotel · Open 24 hours
~12 min walk (~910m)
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 LineR16
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By Bus
RTA bus routes 11, 33, C7 serve this station.
1133C7
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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
~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
✦ 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.
