Line🔴 Red Line
Station IDR15
ZoneZone 1
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Nol ZoneZone 1
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status

About GGICO Station

GGICO Station (R15) takes its name from the Gulf General Investment Company headquarters in the immediate vicinity. It serves the upscale Garhoud residential and commercial district, including several hotel properties and the Wafi Mall complex. The station is popular with hotel guests and business travellers.

Opened
September 2009
Platform Type
Elevated
Platform Doors
Yes
Gold Class
Yes (Car 1)
Women & Children Car
Yes (Car 3)

Red Line — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

Airport Terminal 3 R13 Visit →
Airport Terminal 1 R14 Visit →
GGICO R15 ← You are here
City Centre Deira R16 Visit →
Al Rigga R17 Visit →

Nearby Places

Verified places at or within walking distance of GGICO Metro Station.

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Wafi Mall

Al Garhoud · Egyptian-themed luxury mall with restaurants, spa & boutiques

★ 4.4 ~400m walk
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Grand Hyatt Dubai

Al Garhoud · Sprawling 5-star resort with 13 restaurants & multiple pools

★ 4.5 ~300m walk
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Garhoud Park

Al Garhoud · Large public park alongside the Dubai Creek

Parks ~600m walk
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Dubai Tennis Stadium

Al Garhoud · Venue for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Sports ~700m walk

Getting There

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By Metro

Red Line, Station R15. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Red Line R15
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By Bus

RTA bus routes 8, 33, 56 serve this station.

83356
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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

400m
Wafi Mall
Shopping
400m
Pyramids at Wafi
Dining
300m
Grand Hyatt Dubai
Hotels
600m
Garhoud Park
Parks
700m
Dubai Tennis Stadium
Sports

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

GGICO 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.
GGICO Metro Station (R15) is on the Red Line in Al Garhoud, Dubai, between Airport Terminal 1 (R14) and City Centre Deira (R16). It is an elevated station serving the Garhoud area — home to Wafi Mall, Grand Hyatt Dubai, and the Dubai Tennis Stadium.
Yes. Wafi Mall is approximately 400 metres from GGICO Metro Station — about a 5-minute walk. Grand Hyatt Dubai is even closer at around 300 metres. The Garhoud area has several restaurants and hotels accessible on foot from the station.
From GGICO (R15), take the Red Line one stop toward Rashidiya direction to City Centre Deira Station (R16). The journey is approximately 2 minutes by metro. Deira City Centre Mall is directly connected to the station via a covered walkway.