Ibn Battuta Station (R39) is named after the famous 14th-century Moroccan explorer and is directly connected to the themed Ibn Battuta Mall, where each court is themed after the regions he visited — China, India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia, and Andalusia. The station and mall provide an interesting cultural and retail destination in the south-western reaches of Dubai.
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
★ 4.3Connected
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Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel
Sheikh Zayed Road · 4-star hotel directly attached to the mall
★ 4.1~300m walk
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VOX Cinemas — Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta Mall · Modern cinema with IMAX screens
Entertainment~100m walk
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Discovery Gardens Community
Discovery Gardens · Residential community with parkways & gardens
Residential Area~800m walk
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 LineR39
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By Bus
RTA bus routes 93, X14, 14 serve this station.
93X1414
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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
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
✦ 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.
