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
Discovery Gardens Metro Station platform
Discovery Gardens Metro Station, Dubai
Discovery Gardens station entrance

About Discovery Gardens Metro Station — Route 2020

Discovery gardens metro station (R71) is on the Route 2020 Line in Nol Zone 3, serving one of the largest and most affordable residential communities in Dubai. Discovery Gardens is a Nakheel-developed community of 291 low-rise buildings housing over 70,000 residents — predominantly South Asian and Arab expatriate families — across clusters themed after world gardens (Zen Cluster, Mediterranean Cluster, Contemporary Cluster, Mogul Cluster, and others). The station opened in January 2021, extending public transport access to a community that had previously been dependent on buses and taxis.

The route 2020 line's Discovery Gardens station carries very high ridership relative to its suburban location, reflecting the sheer scale of the residential population it serves. The station is ground-level with direct access to The Pavilion Discovery Gardens shopping centre immediately adjacent. The shopping centre contains a Spinneys Express supermarket, pharmacy, cafes, restaurants, and a gym. Ibn Battuta Mall is the next station east on the Route 2020 line — approximately 5 minutes by metro.

The metro discovery gardens dubai station sits on the edge of the community near the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road service road. The main residential clusters extend south and west from the station. A cycling track connects Discovery Gardens to Al Furjan and Jebel Ali Village through the surrounding communities. Ibn Battuta Mall is 1 stop east on the metro — the nearest large shopping destination.

From discovery gardens metro zone 3, key destinations are reachable as follows: Ibn Battuta Mall (ibn battuta discovery gardens connection) is 1 stop east (5 minutes); DMCC/JLT is approximately 4 stops east (15 minutes); Mall of the Emirates is approximately 6 stops east (20 minutes with line change); Downtown Dubai approximately 40 minutes with changes. Zone 3 fares apply from this station — AED 6.50 Silver card for same-zone, rising for cross-zone journeys.

Practical advice for the discovery gardens metro red line (technically Route 2020) station: the community's layout means most residents are more than a 10-minute walk from the station. RTA community feeder buses serve the deeper parts of the development. For first-time visitors to the community, using Google Maps to navigate within Discovery Gardens is essential as the numbered cluster addresses are not intuitive without familiarity.

Opened
January 2021
Platform Type
Elevated
Platform Doors
Yes
Gold Class
Yes (Car 1)
Women & Children Car
Yes (Car 3)

About Discovery Gardens — Metro Near Discovery Gardens Dubai

Discovery Gardens is a large-scale affordable residential community built by Nakheel Properties from the mid-2000s. The development covers approximately 2.5 square kilometres and is organised into themed clusters — each named after a garden style from a different culture. Buildings are 4–11 storeys and the community is one of the most affordable in Dubai for renting, attracting mid-to-low-income expatriate families from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Arab world.

Community facilities around the metro discovery gardens dubai station include a community retail strip at The Pavilion, mosques, community parks, and a cycling track connecting to the neighbouring Al Furjan community. The Ibn Battuta Mall — reached in one metro stop — provides the nearest large-scale shopping, cinema, and dining destination. The mall is a popular weekend destination for Discovery Gardens residents.

Practical tips for visiting Discovery Gardens: street addresses in the community use cluster names rather than numbered streets, so specific addresses require the cluster name (e.g., "Mediterranean Cluster, Building 12"). The community is generally quiet and family-friendly. Parking is tight on weekends when visitors arrive from outside, making the metro ibn battuta discovery gardens connection useful for day trips. The cycling track to Al Furjan and Jebel Ali Village is accessible from the station area.

Route 2020 — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

 Jabal Ali R38 Visit →
The Gardens R70 Visit →
Discovery Gardens R71 ← You are here
Al Furjan R72 Visit →
Jumeirah Golf Estates R73 Visit →

Nearby Places

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)

Carrefour Market at The Pavilion Discovery Gardens is directly adjacent to the metro discovery gardens dubai station — about 150 metres from the exit. It is a full-range supermarket stocking fresh produce, dairy, meat, bakery items, household goods, and imported international food products. Open daily 07:30–midnight. Rated 4.2 stars across 2,246 reviews. One of the busiest Carrefour Market outlets in western Dubai given the high resident population it serves.

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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)

Super Bowl Asian Cafe is the highest-rated restaurant at The Pavilion, with 4.7 stars from nearly 5,000 reviews — exceptional by any standard. Located approximately 150 metres from the discovery gardens metro station exit at The Pavilion. Serves pan-Asian cuisine including Chinese, Thai, and Filipino dishes with generous portions at affordable prices (AED 25–55 per main). Open daily 12:00–23:30. Particularly popular at weekend lunchtimes with the community's Asian resident population.

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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)

Aurum Restaurant & Cafe at The Pavilion serves Lebanese and international cuisine with a shisha terrace, open from 08:00 until 03:00 daily — one of the latest-closing dining options in the discovery gardens metro zone 3 area. Rated 4.7 stars from 1,321 reviews. Popular for breakfast, all-day Arabic coffee and pastries, lunch, dinner, and late-night shisha. Prices are community-friendly at AED 30–70 for mains. The late hours suit the working-shift patterns of many Discovery Gardens residents.

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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)

BinSina Pharmacy at The Pavilion is the closest pharmacy to the metro near discovery gardens station exit — approximately 115 metres away, a 1-minute walk. Open daily 08:00–23:00 with a licensed pharmacist on duty. BinSina is a well-regarded UAE pharmacy chain stocking prescription medications, over-the-counter treatments, cosmetics, and baby care products. With 4.7 stars from 87 reviews, it is the most-rated pharmacy serving the Discovery Gardens community.

How to Use Discovery Gardens Metro Station Metro Station

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

Route 2020, Station R71. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Route 2020 R71
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By Bus

RTA bus routes F39, 93 serve this station.

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Bus stops are adjacent to The Pavilion at the station entrance. Route F39 is the Discovery Gardens community feeder bus, looping through the internal streets of the residential clusters — essential for residents living in the deeper parts of the community more than 15 minutes from the station on foot. It connects the entire community to the metro. Route 93 serves Al Furjan and Ibn Battuta areas, providing connections to the western Dubai residential corridor without requiring a metro journey. All routes require a Nol Card; feeder routes run every 15–20 minutes during peak hours.

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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 Pavilion drop-off area adjacent to the station. For internal journeys within the Discovery Gardens community, taxis are practical given the cluster layout — specific cluster buildings can be far from the metro exit. Approximate fares from the station: Ibn Battuta Mall approximately AED 15–20 (3 km); Al Furjan Centre approximately AED 20–28 (4 km); Dubai Marina approximately AED 50–65 (18 km); Mall of the Emirates approximately AED 55–70 (20 km). Uber and Careem are typically faster to summon via app in this suburban area than hailing street taxis.

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

Nol Card Fares from Discovery Gardens Metro Station — Zone 3

Discovery Gardens 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

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.
Discovery Gardens 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). Discovery Gardens 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.
During peak hours (06:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00 on weekdays) trains at Discovery Gardens Metro Station run every 3–4 minutes on the Red Line and every 5–7 minutes on the Green Line. During off-peak daytime hours trains run every 7–10 minutes. On Fridays before 13:00 the metro opens later and trains run less frequently. Real-time train arrival information is displayed on the platform screens and in the RTA Dubai app.
RTA bus routes F39, 93 stop directly at or within 200 metres of Discovery Gardens Metro Station Metro Station. Bus routes connect this station to residential areas and destinations not directly served by the metro. Use the RTA S'hail app for real-time bus schedules and route planning from Discovery Gardens Metro Station.