Station R34 · Red Line · DIC / Dubai Media City · Exit 1 & Exit 2
Line🔴 Red Line
Station IDR34
ZoneZone 2
Fare (Silver)AED 5.00
Fare (Gold)AED 10.00
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Accessibility♿ Full Access
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About Dubai Internet City Metro Station
Dubai Internet City Metro Station (R34) serves the tech and media hub of Dubai, home to regional HQs of Microsoft, Google, Meta, Oracle, Cisco, HP and hundreds more global technology companies. The station also provides access to Dubai Media City and the American University in Dubai (AUD).
The station has multiple exits. Exit 1 opens toward the DIC tech campus and Business Central Towers (Dubai Media City). Exit 2 is a long covered walkway toward the Barsha Heights (TECOM) side and The Greens residential area — note that Exit 2 involves a 5-minute walk along the covered bridge before reaching ground level.
GPS-verified distances from Dubai Internet City Metro Station. Most places are accessible via Exit 1 through the DIC campus.
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Charlie Lane Café — Staybridge Suites DIC
Staybridge Suites, Al Sufouh · Café inside the hotel opposite the DIC campus · Open daily 07:00–23:00
★ 4.2 · 61 reviews~3 min walk (~270m)
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Café Bateel — Media City
Business Central Tower B, Dubai Media City · Premium café & bakery · Open weekdays 08:00–19:30, weekends until 16:30
★ 4.5 · 944 reviews~5 min walk (~455m)
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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
Al Sufouh · 5-star beachfront hotel · Open 24 hours
~10 min walk (~780m)Or 2 min taxi
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American University in Dubai (AUD)
Al Sufouh · Leading private university in the region · ~770m from station
~9 min walk (~770m)Via Exit 1
Getting There
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By Metro
Red Line, Station R34. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
Red LineR34
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By Bus
RTA bus routes F35, 84 serve this station.
F3584
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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
~3 min
Charlie Lane Café (Staybridge Suites)
DIC hotel lobby café · ~270m via Exit 1
~5 min
Dubai Internet City Campus & Café Bateel
Business Central Tower B, DIC/Media City · ~430–455m
~9 min
American University in Dubai (AUD)
Al Sufouh · ~770m — not 500m as often cited
~10 min
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
Al Sufouh · ~780m — not 400m as often cited
Exit 2
Barsha Heights (TECOM) / The Greens
Via Exit 2 — 5-min covered walkway then ~10 min further
✦ 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 2 applies here — AED 5.00 (Silver) / AED 10.00 (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
Dubai Internet City 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.
Exit 2 is a long covered walkway bridge from the station toward the Barsha Heights (TECOM) and The Greens residential area on the opposite side of Sheikh Zayed Road. It involves a 5-minute walk along the covered bridge before reaching ground level. This exit is used for accessing The Greens, Emirates Hills and the TECOM business district. Note that the walkway is very long — plan an extra 5 minutes compared to Exit 1. Peak hour crowding (18:00–19:00) can slow it further.
Yes. DIC is the abbreviation for Dubai Internet City, so DIC Metro Station and Dubai Internet City Metro Station refer to the same station (R34). DIC is Dubai's flagship technology free zone, established in 1999, housing the MENA regional headquarters of companies including Microsoft, Google, Meta, Oracle, Cisco and HP.
Exit 1 is the main exit toward the DIC tech campus and Dubai Media City on the Sheikh Zayed Road (sea-side). This exit leads directly into the DIC free zone walking paths toward the Business Central Towers, Café Bateel, the Staybridge Suites, and further toward the American University in Dubai and The Westin. Exit 1 is the shorter and more frequently used exit for office workers in DIC and Media City.
Yes. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi is approximately 780m from the station (about 10 minutes' walk via Exit 1) — often cited as 400m, but the actual walking distance is longer. Staybridge Suites Dubai Internet City is much closer at ~270m and is a practical option for business travellers working in DIC or Media City. A taxi from the station to The Westin takes about 2–3 minutes.
