Emirates Towers Station (R23) serves the iconic twin towers that house the UAE Prime Minister's office and the Jumeirah Emirates Towers hotel. It is also the gateway to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of the world's top financial centres and home to major banks, law firms, and a vibrant dining and arts scene including Alserkal Avenue.
Sheikh Zayed Road · Upscale retail & dining at the base of the towers
Luxury Shopping~100m walk
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DIFC Gate Village
Gate Village, DIFC · Vibrant restaurant & art gallery complex
Fine Dining & Arts~400m walk
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Dubai International Financial Centre
DIFC · Global financial hub with offices, restaurants & events
Business District~500m walk
Getting There
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By Metro
Red Line, Station R23. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
Red LineR23
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By Bus
RTA bus routes X25, F51, 98 serve this station.
X25F5198
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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
100m
Emirates Towers Offices
Business
150m
Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel
Hotels
400m
DIFC Gate Village
Business/Dining
500m
Zuma Restaurant (DIFC)
Dining
400m
The Lighthouse DIFC
Arts
✦ 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 Towers 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 Towers Metro Station (R23) is on the Red Line on Sheikh Zayed Road, directly beneath the Emirates Towers complex. It is between World Trade Centre (R22) and Financial Centre (R24) stations, and is the closest metro stop to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Yes. Emirates Towers is the nearest metro station to DIFC. Gate Village — DIFC's restaurant and arts complex — is approximately 400 metres away, about a 5-minute walk via the pedestrian bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road. The DIFC main gate and Gate Avenue are also within easy walking distance.
From Emirates Towers (R23), take the Red Line two stops toward Expo direction to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station (R25). The journey takes about 6 minutes. Exit at the Dubai Mall covered walkway for direct access to Downtown Dubai, the fountain, and Burj Khalifa.
