Financial Centre Station (R24) is the closest metro station to the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the luxury hotel and residential cluster at the northern edge of Downtown Dubai. It provides access to several five-star hotels on Sheikh Zayed Road, the Dubai Mall via a short commute, and the high-end restaurant scene in the Financial Centre area.
Verified places at or within walking distance of Financial Centre Metro Station.
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Gate Avenue DIFC
DIFC · Upscale open-air retail & dining promenade in the financial district
★ 4.5~300m walk
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Ritz-Carlton DIFC
DIFC · Ultra-luxury 5-star hotel in the heart of the financial district
★ 4.7~300m walk
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Hakkasan Dubai
DIFC · Award-winning Cantonese restaurant & venue
★ 4.5~300m walk
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Four Seasons Hotel DIFC
DIFC · Premier 5-star hotel with acclaimed rooftop bar & dining
★ 4.7~400m walk
Getting There
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By Metro
Red Line, Station R24. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
Red LineR24
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By Bus
RTA bus routes X25, F51 serve this station.
X25F51
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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
200m
DIFC Financial Centre Road
Business
300m
Ritz-Carlton DIFC
Hotels
400m
Four Seasons DIFC
Hotels
300m
Hakkasan Dubai
Dining
300m
Gate Avenue DIFC
Shopping/Dining
✦ 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
Financial Centre 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.
Financial Centre Metro Station (R24) is on the Red Line on Sheikh Zayed Road, between Emirates Towers (R23) and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (R25). It is the metro gateway to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of the world's leading financial hubs.
Gate Avenue DIFC — an upscale open-air retail and dining promenade — is approximately 300 metres from the station. The Ritz-Carlton DIFC and Four Seasons Hotel DIFC are within 400 metres. Hakkasan Dubai restaurant is also nearby. The station is surrounded by headquarters of global banks and law firms.
From Financial Centre (R24), take the Red Line one stop toward Expo direction to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station (R25). The journey takes approximately 2 minutes. A covered walkway connects the station directly to Dubai Mall, with Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain a short walk beyond.
