Jabal Ali Station (R38) serves the major industrial and logistics hub of Jabal Ali, home to the world's largest man-made port (Jebel Ali Port) and one of the largest free economic zones in the world. The station also provides access to the Ibn Battuta Mall, one of Dubai's themed shopping malls, located a short distance away.
Verified places at or within walking distance of Jabal Ali Metro Station.
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Ibn Battuta Mall
Sheikh Zayed Road · Massive themed mall, 10-min walk from Jebel Ali station
★ 4.3~500m walk
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Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate
Sheikh Zayed Road · Closest hotel to Jebel Ali Metro Station
★ 4.1~400m walk
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Jebel Ali Free Zone — JAFZA
Jebel Ali · One of the world's largest free zones, 7,000+ companies
Business Zone~2km
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Jebel Ali Port
Jebel Ali · Largest container port in the Middle East
Industrial Port~3km
Getting There
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By Metro
Red Line, Station R38. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
Red LineR38
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By Bus
RTA bus routes 14, 93, X14 serve this station.
1493X14
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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
500m
Ibn Battuta Mall
Shopping
2km
Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)
Business
3km
Jebel Ali Port
Industry
400m
Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate
Hotels
1km
Jabal Ali Industrial Area
Industry
✦ 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
Jabal Ali 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.
Jebel Ali Metro Station (R38) is the southern terminus of the Red Line on Sheikh Zayed Road, south of Ibn Battuta Station (R37). It is an elevated station in the Jebel Ali area, near Jebel Ali Free Zone and is also a Route 2020 interchange point.
Yes. Jebel Ali is a Park-and-Ride station with a dedicated multi-storey car park. This makes it popular with residents from Jebel Ali Village and Discovery Gardens who drive to the station and commute by metro into Dubai. Parking is affordable and managed by RTA.
From Jebel Ali (R38), take the Red Line toward Rashidiya direction to DMCC Station (R36). Connect to the Dubai Tram at DMCC for Dubai Marina Walk and JBR. Total journey time is approximately 20–25 minutes. Alternatively, taxis from Jebel Ali Metro take around 15 minutes to Dubai Marina.
