Line🔴 Red Line
Station IDR41
ZoneZone 3
Fare (Silver)AED 7.50
Fare (Gold)AED 15.00
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status
Danube Metro Station platform
Danube Metro Station, Dubai
Danube station entrance

About Danube Metro Station — Red Line, Zone 3

Danube metro station (R41) is on the Red Line in Nol Zone 3, located in the Jebel Ali Industrial Area along Sheikh Zayed Road. Formerly named Jebel Ali Industrial Station, it was rebranded through a corporate naming rights agreement with Danube Properties, a Dubai-based real estate developer — one of several Dubai Metro stations renamed under RTA's station naming initiative. The station is elevated with platform doors and Gold Class (Car 1) available.

The station opened in September 2009 as part of the original Red Line. It sits between Energy station (R40) to the east and UAE Exchange (R42) to the west — the two stations bracketing the core Jebel Ali industrial corridor. The station serves workers in the surrounding Jebel Ali Industrial Area including labour accommodation compounds, light manufacturing facilities, and support services for the nearby Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA).

The Danube red line metro station is also the key access point for Dubai Investment Park (DIP 1 and DIP 2), reachable via RTA feeder bus routes from the station. DIP is a large mixed-use development zone containing warehousing, offices, residential buildings, and community amenities approximately 4 kilometres from the station. Al Furjan residential community is approximately 3 kilometres east and accessible via the next stop (Energy, R40) or by bus from Danube.

From danube metro zone 3, the journey to key destinations takes: Jebel Ali station (R35) is 2 stops east (approximately 8 minutes); UAE Exchange terminus is 1 stop west (4 minutes); Mall of the Emirates is approximately 20 minutes east; Downtown/Burj Khalifa is approximately 40 minutes east. For JAFZA workers, the Jebel Ali station with its direct JAFZA feeder bus connections is generally more convenient than Danube for most JAFZA zones.

The area around the metro near al furjan station is primarily industrial — there are few leisure or tourism facilities in the immediate vicinity. The station is primarily a commuter hub rather than a destination station. Workers in DIP, Jebel Ali Village, and the industrial area use it as their daily transit connection into the city. Nol Zone 3 fares apply: AED 6.50 Silver Card for same-zone journeys, rising with zones crossed.

Opened
September 2009
Formerly Known As
Jebel Ali Industrial
Platform Type
Elevated
Platform Doors
Yes
Gold Class
Yes (Car 1)

About Jebel Ali Industrial Area — Danube Metro Station

The Jebel Ali Industrial Area is one of Dubai's key manufacturing and logistics zones, developed in the 1970s alongside the construction of Jebel Ali Port (now the world's largest man-made port). The area contains warehouses, light manufacturing facilities, industrial workshops, and extensive labour accommodation complexes housing workers from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa employed across Dubai's construction and logistics sectors.

The danube metro dubai station serves this working community with a metro connection that was transformative for residents of the area when the Red Line opened in 2009. Before the metro, workers in this area had few public transport options. Basic amenities near the station include supermarkets, canteens, pharmacies, and money transfer services catering to the South Asian community. The area is purely functional — there are no tourist attractions or leisure facilities in the immediate station vicinity.

For visitors to Dubai, the station area has limited interest. However, the danube red line metro is a useful transit point if travelling to Dubai Investment Park, where several industrial and commercial facilities are located. The RTA feeder buses to DIP connect at this station. Anyone requiring access to DIP should confirm which DIP zone their destination is in before boarding, as different bus routes cover different sections of the large DIP area.

Red Line — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

 Ibn Battuta R39 Visit →
Energy R40 Visit →
Danube R41 ← You are here
UAE Exchange R42 Visit →

Nearby Places

GPS-verified distances from Danube Metro Station, Jebel Ali Industrial Area.

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Tea Station Cafeteria

Jebel Ali Industrial Area · "Located below the Danube metro station" · Light snacks, tea, sandwiches · Open 24 hours

Under the station ~30m

Tea Station Cafeteria operates directly below the danube metro dubai station structure — one of the most conveniently located cafeterias on the network for commuters needing a quick tea, coffee, or snack at any hour. Reviewers specifically note its position "below the Danube metro station" making it unmissable. Serves South Asian staples including chai, karak, sandwiches, and light hot meals. Open 24 hours — useful for workers on shift patterns in the surrounding industrial area.

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Pasons 20 Hypermarket

Jebel Ali Industrial Area · Groceries, daily essentials · Open daily 07:00–23:00

★ 4.0 ~5 min walk (~450m)

Pasons 20 Hypermarket is a budget supermarket approximately 450 metres from the danube metro station exit — about a 5-minute walk through the industrial area. It stocks groceries, fresh produce, household essentials, and packaged foods primarily used by the surrounding labour community. Open daily 07:00–23:00. Prices are lower than most Dubai supermarkets, catering to the cost-conscious resident community. Cash is accepted and prices are listed in AED.

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Mercury Plus Pharmacy

Jebel Ali Industrial Area · Near Seher Al Madina Restaurant · Open daily 08:00–23:30

★ 4.5 ~12 min walk (~1km)

Mercury Plus Pharmacy is approximately 1 kilometre from the metro station — a 12-minute walk or a short taxi. Open daily 08:00–23:30. Rated 4.5 stars and considered the most reliable pharmacy in the Jebel Ali Industrial Area. Stocks prescription medications, OTC treatments, vitamins, and personal care items. A licensed pharmacist is on duty throughout all opening hours. The landmark reference for this pharmacy is near the Seher Al Madina Restaurant on the main industrial road.

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Nesto Hypermarket — Jebel Ali

Mina Jebel Ali, Industrial Area 1 · Full-range hypermarket · Open daily 08:00–23:30

★ 4.1 ~16 min walk (~1.3km) or taxi

Nesto Hypermarket in Mina Jebel Ali (Industrial Area 1) is approximately 1.3 kilometres from the danube red line metro station — walkable in about 16 minutes or a 5-minute taxi. Nesto is a mid-tier hypermarket chain popular with South Asian residents for its range of Indian, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan food products alongside general groceries, electronics, clothing, and home goods. Open daily 08:00–23:30. A practical weekly shopping destination for Jebel Ali area residents.

How to Use Danube Metro Station Metro Station

Here is a straightforward guide to entering, navigating, and exiting Danube 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. Danube 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

Red Line, Station R41. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Red Line R41
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By Bus

RTA bus routes 14, 93 serve this station.

1493

Bus stops are on Sheikh Zayed Road service roads adjacent to the station. Route 14 connects Danube to Sharjah's main bus stations via eastern Dubai — a cross-emirate option for Sharjah-based workers. Route 93 serves Al Furjan, Ibn Battuta, and western Dubai residential areas. Feeder routes to Dubai Investment Park (DIP 1 and DIP 2) also originate from the Danube station bus stop — check the RTA website or app for current DIP feeder route numbers as these are periodically updated. All routes require a Nol Card.

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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 and Uber/Careem are available at the station exit. The Jebel Ali Industrial Area is served by taxis though wait times can be longer than in central Dubai, especially late evenings. Approximate fares: Jebel Ali station (R35) by road approximately AED 20–28 (5 km); Dubai Investment Park 1 approximately AED 18–25 (4 km); Ibn Battuta Mall approximately AED 30–40 (10 km); Mall of the Emirates approximately AED 50–70 (20 km). Uber and Careem are available and often faster to book by app in the industrial area where street hailing is less practical.

Walking Distances from Station

Under station
Tea Station Cafeteria
Inside the station area · Tea, snacks, sandwiches · 24 hours
~5 min
Pasons 20 Hypermarket
Jebel Ali Industrial · Daily groceries · ~450m
~12 min
ADNOC Service Station (126)
Jebel Ali Industrial · Fuel, convenience store · ~1.05km
Bus F47/F48
Dubai Investment Park (DIP 1 & 2)
Not walkable — use RTA buses F47 or F48 from station exit
Taxi
Nesto Hypermarket
Mina Jebel Ali · ~1.3km — taxi recommended in summer heat

Nol Card Fares from Danube Metro Station — Zone 3

Danube Metro Station is in Zone 3 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 11.50AED 18.00
BurJuman (interchange)BurJuman (R20)AED 6.50AED 13.00
Downtown Dubai / Burj KhalifaBurj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (R23)AED 6.50AED 13.00
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 6.50AED 13.00
Expo City DubaiExpo 2020 (R35)AED 3.00AED 6.00

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 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

Danube 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.
Danube Metro Station is the nearest metro station to Dubai Investment Park (DIP 1 and DIP 2). From the station exit, take RTA bus F47 or F48 — both serve DIP directly. F48 is generally faster for DIP 1 during peak hours. Check the RTA S'hail app for current schedules and real-time bus tracking. A taxi from the station to DIP takes approximately 10–15 minutes depending on destination.
Yes — the station was formerly known as Jebel Ali Industrial Station before being renamed Danube under a corporate naming rights agreement with Danube Properties, a Dubai real estate developer. If you see references to "Jebel Ali Industrial" on older maps or apps, this refers to the same station.
Danube Metro Station (R41) is located in Jebel Ali Industrial Area (Industrial Area 1) on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. GPS: approximately 25.001° N, 55.096° E. It is between Energy Station (R40) and UAE Exchange Station (R42) on the Red Line. Note: the station is sometimes incorrectly mapped at a different location online — always use GPS or the RTA S'hail app to confirm.
Danube is in Zone 3 — the highest fare zone. A single journey from another Zone 3 station costs AED 7.50 (Silver Nol) or AED 15.00 (Gold Class). Travelling to Zone 1 stations (e.g. BurJuman, Burj Khalifa) costs AED 7.50 (Silver). From Zone 2 stations the fare is AED 5.00. A daily cap protects frequent travellers from paying more than a set maximum per day.