Station R71 · Route 2020 · Discovery Gardens, Dubai
Line🔴 Route 2020
Station IDR71
ZoneZone 3
Fare (Silver)AED 7.50
Fare (Gold)AED 15.00
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status
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About Discovery Gardens Metro Station
Discovery Gardens Station (R71) serves the large Discovery Gardens residential community, one of the most affordable and densely populated residential areas in Dubai. Housing over 70,000 residents across 291 low-rise buildings themed around world gardens, it is a major catchment area for the Route 2020 line with very high daily ridership.
The Pavilion shopping centre is directly adjacent to the station — all places below are inside or next to it.
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Carrefour Market — The Pavilion
Street 7, Discovery Gardens · Full-range supermarket · Open daily 07:30–00:00
★ 4.2 · 2,246 reviews~2 min walk (~150m)
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Super Bowl Asian Cafe — The Pavilion
The Pavilion, Discovery Gardens · Best-reviewed restaurant in the community · Open daily 12:00–23:30
★ 4.7 · 4,757 reviews~2 min walk (~150m)
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Aurum Restaurant & Cafe
The Pavilion, Discovery Gardens · Lebanese & international · All-day dining & shisha · Open daily 08:00–03:00
★ 4.7 · 1,321 reviews~2 min walk (~140m)
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BinSina Pharmacy — The Pavilion
The Pavilion, Street 7, Discovery Gardens · Open daily 08:00–23:00
★ 4.7 · 87 reviews~1 min walk (~115m)
Getting There
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By Metro
Route 2020, Station R71. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
Route 2020R71
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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
~1 min
BinSina Pharmacy / Aster Pharmacy
The Pavilion · ~115–180m
~2 min
Carrefour Market
The Pavilion, Street 7 · ~150m · Open 07:30–00:00
~2 min
Super Bowl Asian Cafe & Aurum Restaurant
The Pavilion · ~140–150m
~15 min
Spinneys — Al Furjan (The Pavilion)
~1.3km · Premium supermarket
Bus/Taxi
HealthHub Clinic Discovery Gardens
Zen Cluster · ~2.5km · Taxi recommended
✦ 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
Discovery Gardens 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.
Discovery Gardens Metro Station (R71) on Route 2020 is the closest and most direct metro station for the Discovery Gardens community. It sits adjacent to The Pavilion shopping centre on Street 7. The Gardens Station (R70) is the next stop and serves The Gardens residential community, approximately one stop away.
Yes — Carrefour Market is in The Pavilion shopping centre, approximately 150m (2 minutes' walk) from the station. It is open daily 07:30–00:00. Spinneys is also available inside The Pavilion on the Al Furjan side, about a 15-minute walk (~1.3km). Both accept credit/debit cards and have delivery options.
From Discovery Gardens Metro Station (R71), take Route 2020 toward Expo City / UAE Exchange, then change at DAMAC Properties (R76) onto the main Red Line toward Centrepoint. Mall of the Emirates (R33) is approximately 20 minutes from Discovery Gardens. Dubai Marina / DMCC (R37) is approximately 25 minutes. No additional fare applies when changing within the same journey.
The Pavilion, directly adjacent to the station, has the community's most popular dining options. Super Bowl Asian Cafe (4.7★, 4,757 reviews) is the most reviewed restaurant in the area, serving pan-Asian dishes at very affordable prices. Aurum Restaurant & Cafe (4.7★, 1,321 reviews) offers Lebanese and international cuisine and is open until 03:00. Both are about 2 minutes' walk from the station exit.
