Mashreq Station (R33) is named after Mashreq Bank, whose naming rights sponsorship supports the station. The station serves the Al Barsha and Al Sufouh residential communities, providing convenient access to the Knowledge Village and Dubai Media City precincts further south. It is also a popular point for residents of several premium apartment towers in the area.
Verified places at or within walking distance of Mashreq Metro Station.
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Al Barsha Mall
Al Barsha 1 · Community mall with supermarket, food court & retail
★ 3.9~400m walk
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Al Barsha Health Centre
Al Barsha · Government primary healthcare centre, MOHAP licensed
Healthcare~400m walk
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Al Barsha 1 Residential Area
Al Barsha 1 · Popular expat neighbourhood with cafes & local restaurants
Residential~300m walk
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American School of Dubai
Al Barsha · Long-established K-12 American curriculum school
Education~500m walk
Getting There
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By Metro
Red Line, Station R33. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
Red LineR33
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By Bus
RTA bus routes 29, F35 serve this station.
29F35
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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
300m
Mashreq Bank Al Barsha Branch
Services
400m
Al Barsha Mall
Shopping
500m
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing
Residential
600m
The Galleries Downtown Dubai (office)
Business
400m
Al Barsha Health Centre
Healthcare
✦ 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 2 applies here — AED 5.00 (Silver) / AED 10.00 (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
Mashreq 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.
Mashreq Metro Station (R33) is on the Red Line on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Barsha 1, Dubai. It is between Mall of the Emirates (R32) and Dubai Internet City (R34) stations. The station primarily serves the Al Barsha 1 residential and commercial neighbourhood.
Al Barsha Mall — a community shopping centre with a supermarket, gym, and food court — is approximately 400 metres away. Al Barsha Health Centre (a government clinic) is also about 400 metres. Several cafes, pharmacies, and local restaurants are within the Al Barsha 1 neighbourhood on foot.
From Mashreq (R33), take the Red Line one stop toward Expo direction to Dubai Internet City Station (R34). The journey takes approximately 2 minutes. Dubai Internet City's main campus and American University in Dubai are within walking distance of that station.
