Line🔴 Red Line
Station IDR39
ZoneZone 3
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Nol ZoneZone 3
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status
Ibn Battuta Metro Station platform
Ibn Battuta Metro Station, Dubai
Ibn Battuta station entrance

About Ibn Battuta Metro Station

Ibn Battuta metro station (R39) is a Red Line station in Zone 3, situated in the south-western part of Dubai between Jabal Ali (R38) and Energy (R40). The station is named after Ibn Battuta — the 14th-century Moroccan explorer who travelled more than 120,000 kilometres across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia, and China — and is directly integrated with the Ibn Battuta Mall, one of Dubai's most distinctive retail destinations. The station provides one of the most convenient metro-to-mall connections in the city, with a covered air-conditioned walkway leading directly from the fare gates into the mall.

The metro near ibn battuta mall station opened in September 2009 as part of the original Red Line launch. It serves a catchment area that includes the Discovery Gardens residential community (approximately 800 metres away), visitors to the mall, and workers in the surrounding commercial and industrial zones. Zone 3 fares apply — journeys from central Dubai (Downtown, Bur Dubai, Deira) typically cost AED 6.50 Silver / AED 13.00 Gold one-way. Trains run every 3–4 minutes at peak and 7–10 minutes off-peak throughout the operating day.

Ibn Battuta Mall immediately adjacent to the station is built around six themed courts, each inspired by a region Ibn Battuta visited during his travels: China, India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia, and Andalusia. The courts feature authentic architectural detailing, decorative domes, and historically themed interiors. The mall houses approximately 270 outlets, a Carrefour hypermarket, a Cineworld/VOX cinema multiplex with IMAX, and dozens of restaurants and cafés. The Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel is attached to the mall and approximately 300 metres from the station by the covered walkway.

From ibn battuta metro station, four key destinations are reachable by metro: DMCC (R37, 2 stops toward Rashidiya, approximately 6 minutes) for Dubai Marina and JLT; Mall of the Emirates (R32, 7 stops toward Rashidiya, approximately 18 minutes) for MOE shopping and Ski Dubai; Dubai Marina / JBR Walk (via DMCC and taxi or tram, approximately 20 minutes total); and UAE Exchange (R42, 3 stops toward Expo, approximately 8 minutes) to connect to the Route 2020 Line toward Expo City. All these journeys are on the same Red Line without any interchange.

This station is primarily used by mall visitors and Discovery Gardens residents. For first-time visitors, the key insight is that the ibn battuta mall metro entrance is directly integrated — there is no outdoor walking required to enter the mall from this station. This makes it the most comfortable option for summer visits. The metro zone 3 ibn battuta fares are among the highest on the Red Line for city-centre journeys, so it is worth topping up your Nol Card with enough credit before travel. Weekend evenings (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) see very high passenger volumes due to mall activity — consider visiting on weekday afternoons for a quieter experience.

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

About Discovery Gardens & Ibn Battuta — Metro Station Area

The Ibn Battuta metro area covers two distinct zones: the mall and hotel complex immediately adjacent, and the large Discovery Gardens residential community approximately 800 metres away. Discovery Gardens is one of Dubai's densest residential developments, with over 250 low-rise apartment blocks housing tens of thousands of residents across six themed clusters — Zen, Mediterranean, Contemporary, Mogul, Cactus, and Mediterranean II. It is a predominantly budget-to-mid-market residential community, popular with young professionals and families working in the Jebel Ali Free Zone or commuting to central Dubai.

Ibn Battuta Mall is the primary commercial and social hub for this part of south-west Dubai. With its elaborate themed architecture, the mall functions as more than a shopping centre — it is a leisure destination. The China Court's replica of the Chinese Hall of Honour, the Persia Court's blue-tiled fountain, and the Andalusia Court's elaborate wooden screens are particularly impressive. The mall's walkable length means a full walk-through of all six courts is itself a half-day activity, distinct from shopping.

Practical tips for the metro ibn battuta dubai area: The F39 feeder bus connects Discovery Gardens' internal clusters to the metro station, running a circular route through the community approximately every 20 minutes. If walking from the station to Discovery Gardens, use the covered pedestrian path rather than the main road — it is more direct and partially shaded. The mall's Carrefour hypermarket is one of the largest in the area and is excellent for bulk grocery shopping. Cinema bookings at VOX IBN Battuta fill up on weekends — buy tickets online before travelling.

Red Line — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

 DMCC R37 Visit →
Jabal Ali R38 Visit →
Ibn Battuta R39 ← You are here
Energy R40 Visit →
Danube R41 Visit →

Nearby Places

Verified places at or within walking distance of Ibn Battuta Metro Station.

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Ibn Battuta Mall

Sheikh Zayed Road · Themed mall across 6 courts — China, India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia & Andalusia

★ 4.3 Connected

Ibn Battuta Mall is Dubai's most architecturally distinctive shopping centre, with six historically themed courts replicating the regions visited by the 14th-century explorer. Rated 4.3/5 from tens of thousands of visitors. Houses approximately 270 retail outlets, Carrefour hypermarket, VOX Cinemas with IMAX, and over 50 food and beverage outlets. Hours 10:00–23:00 Sunday–Wednesday, 10:00–00:00 Thursday–Saturday. The ibn battuta mall metro entrance is directly connected to the station via a covered walkway — no outdoor walk required. Walk time from fare gates to mall interior approximately 3–5 minutes.

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Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel

Sheikh Zayed Road · 4-star hotel directly attached to the mall

★ 4.1 ~300m walk

Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel is a well-appointed four-star business hotel integrated into the Ibn Battuta Mall complex. It is popular with corporate travellers visiting the Jebel Ali Free Zone or hosting events at the nearby facilities. Rated 4.1/5. The hotel is 300 metres from the station via the covered mall walkway — no outdoor exposure needed. Movenpick's Swiss chocolate tradition means complimentary chocolates at reception, a small but appreciated perk. Reception is open 24 hours; restaurants serve from 06:30 to midnight.

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VOX Cinemas — Ibn Battuta

Ibn Battuta Mall · Modern cinema with IMAX screens

Entertainment ~100m walk

VOX Cinemas at Ibn Battuta Mall is a full-featured cinema multiplex with standard and IMAX screens, a VIP experience option with recliner seating and in-seat dining, and regular programming of Hollywood, Bollywood, and Arabic releases. Pre-booking online strongly recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings. The cinema is approximately 100 metres from the ibn battuta metro station entrance via the mall's China Court. Showings typically run from 10:00 to midnight daily with late-night screenings on weekends.

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Discovery Gardens Community

Discovery Gardens · Residential community with parkways & gardens

Residential Area ~800m walk

Discovery Gardens is one of Dubai's largest planned residential communities, with 26,000+ apartments arranged in themed clusters (Zen, Mediterranean, Contemporary, Mogul) connected by internal landscaped pathways and small parks. It is home to tens of thousands of residents and has its own dedicated metro station (Discovery Gardens, Route 2020 Line) — but ibn battuta metro red line also provides access for those in the northern part of the community. Walk time approximately 10–12 minutes. The F39 feeder bus connects the community's clusters to this station approximately every 20 minutes.

How to Reach Ibn Battuta Mall from Ibn Battuta Metro Station Metro

This station has a direct covered connection to Ibn Battuta Mall, making it the easiest and most affordable way to reach the destination. Here is the step-by-step route.

  1. Tap your Nol Card at the exit gates and follow the overhead signs for "Ibn Battuta Mall". There are multiple exits at this station — make sure you follow the correct signs for the mall entrance rather than the street exits.

  2. A covered air-conditioned walkway or bridge connects directly to the mall entrance. No outdoor walking is required. The link is accessible at all hours that the metro operates and is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

  3. The walkway leads you directly into Ibn Battuta Mall. From here all mall facilities, restaurants, and attractions are accessible. Walk time from metro gates to inside the mall is approximately 3–6 minutes.

  4. To return to the metro follow the "Metro Station" signs inside the mall. Last trains depart at approximately 00:00 Sunday to Thursday and Saturday, and at 01:00 on Fridays. Check the RTA Dubai app for the next departure time before leaving the mall.

Weekend tip: Parking at this location is extremely limited on Friday and Saturday evenings. The metro is the recommended way to visit — it is faster, cheaper, and avoids all parking stress. A Silver Nol Card journey from most Dubai areas costs AED 3.00–6.50.

Getting There

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By Metro

Red Line, Station R39. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Red Line R39
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By Bus

RTA bus routes 93, X14, 14 serve this station.

93X1414

Bus stops are adjacent to the mall and station on Sheikh Zayed Road. Route 93 is the primary Discovery Gardens community feeder, connecting the residential clusters to this metro station and continuing toward the Route 2020 corridor. Route X14 is an express service connecting toward Abu Hail and central Deira — an alternative for cross-city journeys that bypass the city centre. Route 14 is a longer local route connecting through Jebel Ali, the industrial zone, and into Deira. Nol Card required; Route 93 runs approximately every 15–20 minutes during peak hours.

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By Taxi / Ride-Hail

RTA taxis available at the station exit. Uber and Careem also serve this area.

RTA taxis and Careem/Uber are available at the Ibn Battuta Mall taxi rank. Approximate fares from ibn battuta metro station: Dubai Marina / JBR approximately AED 25–35 (8 km, 10–15 min); Mall of the Emirates approximately AED 30–40 (11 km); Downtown Dubai approximately AED 65–80 (22 km); Dubai International Airport T3 approximately AED 65–85 (22 km); Abu Dhabi approximately AED 200–230 (130 km). Metro is the recommended choice for destinations within Dubai; the AED 6.50 Silver fare is far cheaper than taxis to central areas. Taxis are useful for Jebel Ali Free Zone and areas without metro coverage.

Walking Distances from Station

Connected
Ibn Battuta Mall
Shopping
300m
Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel
Hotels
100m
VOX Cinemas (Ibn Battuta)
Entertainment
200m
ENOC Service Station
Services
800m
Discovery Gardens Residential
Residential

Nol Card Fares from Ibn Battuta Metro Station — Zone 3

Ibn Battuta Metro Station is in Zone 3 of the Dubai Metro fare system. Your fare depends on how many zones your journey crosses. The table below shows Silver and Gold Nol Card fares to the most common destinations from this station.

Destination Metro Station Silver Nol Card Gold Nol Card
Dubai International Airport T1Terminal 1 (R14)AED 11.50AED 18.00
BurJuman (interchange)BurJuman (R20)AED 6.50AED 13.00
Downtown Dubai / Burj KhalifaBurj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (R23)AED 6.50AED 13.00
Mall of the EmiratesMall of the Emirates (R25)AED 5.00AED 10.00
Jumeirah Lakes TowersDMCC (R27)AED 5.00AED 10.00
Union (interchange)Union (R19)AED 6.50AED 13.00
Expo City DubaiExpo 2020 (R35)AED 3.00AED 6.00

Fares shown are for Nol Card holders. Red Paper Tickets cost approximately 50% more per journey. Children under 5 travel free. A daily spending cap of AED 20 (Silver) and AED 40 (Gold) protects frequent travellers — once you hit the cap all further journeys that day are free. Airport stations carry an additional RTA airport surcharge of AED 5.00 per trip.

Best value: A Silver Nol Card costs AED 25 total (AED 6 card fee + AED 19 travel credit) and is available at every metro station vending machine. It works on all RTA transport including metro, bus, tram, and water bus. For stays of 5 or more days it saves significantly over paper tickets.

✦ 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 3 applies here — AED 7.50 (Silver) / AED 15.00 (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

Ibn Battuta 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.
Ibn Battuta Metro Station (R37) is on the Red Line on Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR), directly adjacent to Ibn Battuta Mall. It is between DMCC (R36) and Jebel Ali (R38) stations, in the New Dubai / Discovery Gardens corridor.
Yes. Ibn Battuta Metro Station has a direct covered walkway into Ibn Battuta Mall — one of Dubai's most distinctive themed malls, designed across six courts inspired by the travels of explorer Ibn Battuta (China, India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia, and Andalusia). VOX Cinemas and Movenpick Hotel are inside the complex.
From Ibn Battuta (R37), take the Red Line toward Rashidiya to DMCC Station (R36). From DMCC, take the Dubai Tram to JBR/The Walk — about 15 minutes total from the metro. Alternatively, a taxi from Ibn Battuta to JBR takes around 10 minutes.
Ibn Battuta Metro Station has multiple exits. Check the exit map displayed at the top of the stairs inside the station, or use the RTA Dubai app which shows numbered exit locations on a map. The app will suggest the exit closest to your specific destination. If in doubt, station staff near the gates can advise on the quickest route out.
Yes, passengers are permitted to bring personal luggage including standard suitcases on the Dubai Metro. Each train has designated luggage areas near the doors. Large or oversized items are not allowed during peak hours (06:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00 on weekdays). Ibn Battuta Metro Station has elevators and wide corridors making it suitable for passengers with luggage. Keep bags out of the aisles and do not place them on seats.
The RTA Nol Card daily cap is AED 20 for Silver Card holders and AED 40 for Gold Card holders. Once your spending reaches the cap in a single calendar day all further metro journeys that day are free. The cap resets at midnight. This makes the Nol Card excellent value for people making multiple trips in one day. The cap applies to metro, bus, tram, and water bus journeys combined. You can check your current day spend in the RTA Dubai app or at any ticket machine.
The last trains from Ibn Battuta Metro Station depart at approximately 23:50 (11:50 PM) Sunday to Thursday and Saturday. On Fridays and the eve of public holidays the last train runs at approximately 00:50 (12:50 AM). Always check the RTA Dubai app for the exact last departure time on the day you travel. If you are visiting on a Friday evening allow extra time — the station gets very busy after 21:00.
Yes, Ibn Battuta Metro Station is the designated metro station for this destination and has a direct covered connection. Using Ibn Battuta Metro Station is the recommended and most direct metro route. Check the walking guide section above for the exact walkway directions and estimated walking time from the station gates to the mall entrance.