Emirates Station (R12) serves the area between Dubai International Airport and the city centre, providing access to the Emirates airline area, staff accommodation zones, and nearby logistics facilities. The station is elevated with direct bus connections to surrounding districts.
Verified places at or within walking distance of Emirates Metro Station.
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Rashidiya Hypermarket
Al Rashidiya · Large supermarket serving the local residential community
Supermarket~300m walk
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Al Rashidiya Park
Al Rashidiya · Spacious community park with sports courts & jogging track
Parks & Recreation~400m walk
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Emirates Catering Village
Al Rashidiya · Emirates airline in-flight catering facility, a local landmark
Industry~600m walk
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Nahda Bus Station
Al Nahda Road · Major bus terminus serving Sharjah & Deira routes
Transport Hub~450m walk
Getting There
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By Metro
Red Line, Station R12. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
Red LineR12
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By Bus
RTA bus routes 10, 36, 51 serve this station.
103651
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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
500m
Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre
Industry
400m
Al Rashidiya Residential Area
Residential
600m
Emirates Catering Village
Services
300m
Rashidiya Hypermarket
Shopping
450m
Nahda Bus Station
Transport
✦ 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
Emirates operates 05:00–00:00 Monday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday. On Fridays the station opens later: 10:00–01:00. Trains run every 3–7 minutes at peak times and every 7–10 minutes off-peak.
Nol Card vending machines are installed at all Dubai Metro stations and accept cash and bank cards for self-service top-ups around the clock. For card purchase or account registration, visit an RTA customer service counter at a major station or the rta.ae website.
Emirates Metro Station (R12) is on the Red Line in the Al Rashidiya area, between Centrepoint (R11) and Airport Terminal 3 (R13). It is an elevated station serving the Al Rashidiya residential community, approximately 5 minutes by metro from Dubai International Airport Terminal 3.
Emirates Station is one stop from Dubai Airport Terminal 3 (R13), which is about 3 minutes by metro. For Terminal 1, continue to Airport Terminal 1 (R14). Emirates Station itself is in the residential Rashidiya neighbourhood — not inside the airport — but it offers the most affordable metro access to the airport area.
Emirates Station serves Al Rashidiya, a residential community popular with airport and airline workers. It is also close to the Nahda Bus Station — a key terminus for buses to Sharjah. Local supermarkets, parks, and community facilities are within walking distance of the station exits.
