Line🔴 Red Line
Station IDR29
ZoneZone 2
Operating Hours05:00–00:00
Nol ZoneZone 2
Accessibility♿ Full Access
Status
Onpassive Metro Station platform
ONPASSIVE Metro Station, Dubai
ONPASSIVE station entrance

About Onpassive Metro Station

Onpassive Metro Station (R29) is an elevated station on the Dubai Metro Red Line, positioned in Nol Zone 2 and serving the Al Quoz district — Dubai's main arts and industrial corridor between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Wasl Road. The station takes its name from Onpassive, a digital technology company that purchased the naming rights. The station is the closest metro access point to Alserkal Avenue, Dubai's most concentrated cluster of contemporary art galleries and creative industry studios.

The station opened in September 2009 as part of the original Red Line. Al Quoz has undergone significant transformation since then — what was primarily a warehouse and light industrial district has evolved into a destination for arts, design, food, and fitness businesses that chose the area for its large floor plates and lower rents. The onpassive metro station has become a key transit point for the creative professionals, gallery visitors, and tradespeople who move through this corridor daily.

The station sits adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road in the Al Quoz 1 sub-area, with Al Quoz Mall approximately 400 metres north and the Alserkal Avenue arts district roughly 700 metres to the south-east via the Al Quoz industrial service roads. Dubai Water Canal is accessible from this zone, and the Al Safa Park entrance is within a 1 km radius. The street-level environment mixes warehouse units, car repair workshops, and creative businesses behind roller-door facades.

From Onpassive Station, key Red Line destinations include: Business Bay (R26) in approximately 7 minutes and 3 stops toward Rashidiya; Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (R25) in 10 minutes and 4 stops in the same direction; Mall of the Emirates (R32) in 8 minutes and 3 stops toward Expo City Dubai; and Dubai Marina / DMCC (R35–R36) in around 16–18 minutes and 6–7 stops.

The station is used mainly by residents of nearby Al Quoz residential compounds, workers in the industrial units and car service centres along the SZR service roads, and art-world visitors heading to Alserkal Avenue for gallery openings or exhibitions. A practical tip: the on passive metro station area has limited shade on the street-level walks to Alserkal Avenue — take a taxi (AED 10–15) or plan for a 10–12 minute exposed walk during cooler months. The Zone 2 Silver Nol fare is AED 5.00 per journey.

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

About Al Quoz — Onpassive Metro Station Area

Al Quoz is one of Dubai's most characterful districts — a former industrial zone that has quietly evolved into the city's creative heartland without losing its warehouse roots. The onpassive metro station sits at the district's northern edge, giving metro riders access to a 4 square kilometre area that ranges from budget car repair workshops at street level to gallery spaces hosting international contemporary art behind the same rolled-steel shutters. Alserkal Avenue, 700 metres from the station, anchors the cultural end: 50+ galleries, the Cinema Akil arthouse cinema, fitness studios, and independent coffee roasters occupy converted warehouse units in a walkable cluster.

The residential side of Al Quoz — primarily Al Quoz 1 and 2 to the north of the industrial core — has a mix of villa compounds and low-rise apartment buildings that house a cross-section of Dubai's workforce. Rents are lower here than in neighbouring Business Bay or Al Barsha, drawing families, young professionals, and labourers. Al Quoz Mall at 400 metres provides day-to-day shopping without a trip to a larger mall. For the arts visitor, the al quoz metro station area is best explored on weekday afternoons or during the October–May season when galleries are fully programmed.

Getting around Al Quoz from the station requires some planning. Alserkal Avenue is within walking distance but the route passes through open industrial roads with minimal shade — comfortable from October to April, uncomfortable in summer. The F28 feeder bus connects to Jumeirah Beach Road stops. For Alserkal Avenue, many visitors combine the metro with a short taxi (AED 10–15, 5 minutes) rather than the exposed walk.

Red Line — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

 Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall R25 Visit →
Business Bay R26 Visit →
Onpassive R29 ← You are here
equiti R31 Visit →
Mall of the Emirates R32 Visit →

Nearby Places

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

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Alserkal Avenue

Al Quoz · Dubai's leading arts district with galleries, studios & creative spaces

★ 4.6 ~700m walk

Alserkal Avenue is Dubai's principal contemporary arts destination — a converted warehouse district hosting 50+ galleries, Cinema Akil (Dubai's only arthouse cinema), independent coffee shops, and creative studios from fashion to architecture. Rated 4.6/5. Free to enter the avenue; individual gallery entry also free. Open Tuesday–Sunday, most galleries 10:00–18:00. The 700-metre walk from onpassive metro station runs through Al Quoz industrial streets — best tackled in cooler months or via a AED 10–12 taxi in summer. Gallery openings typically happen Thursday evenings in the October–April season.

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Al Quoz Mall

Al Quoz 1 · Community mall with supermarket, gym & dining options

★ 3.8 ~400m walk

Al Quoz Mall is a compact community shopping centre serving the Al Quoz residential population with a large supermarket, gym, food court, pharmacy, and around 60 retail units. Rated 3.8/5 — functional rather than a destination. Open approximately 10:00–22:00. The 400-metre walk from the onpassive metro station is along the SZR service road; shorter and more practical than travelling three stops to Mall of the Emirates for everyday errands. Parking is plentiful for those driving, but the metro connection makes it easily accessible without a car.

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Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre

Al Quoz · DUCTAC — performing arts venue & arts education centre

★ 4.4 ~500m walk

DUCTAC (Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre) is a multi-disciplinary performing arts venue offering theatre productions, dance performances, music concerts, and arts education programmes for children and adults. Rated 4.4/5. The centre runs a year-round programme of amateur and professional productions attracting a loyal local audience. Box office typically open 09:00–21:00. A short taxi ride from the on passive metro station is the easiest approach for evening performances — confirm the exact location when booking as access roads in the Al Quoz area can be confusing at night.

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Al Quoz Industrial Area

Al Quoz · Major hub, also popular for car workshops & warehouse art spaces

Industrial ~600m walk

Al Quoz Industrial Area is one of Dubai's primary light industrial zones, housing car repair and customisation workshops, furniture manufacturers, construction material suppliers, and wholesale food distributors. It also contains some of Dubai's most affordable independent restaurants serving the large labour and trade workforce. The 600-metre walk from the al quoz metro station exit takes you into the grid of industrial streets where addresses follow numbered warehouse plots rather than street names — bring the exact address or coordinates of your destination. Many businesses here operate Saturday–Thursday, closed Friday.

How to Use Onpassive Metro Station Metro Station

Here is a straightforward guide to entering, navigating, and exiting Onpassive Metro Station Station whether you are a first-time visitor or a regular commuter.

  1. Look for the Dubai Metro logo (red M on white background) on street signage. Onpassive Metro Station has multiple exits — check which exit is closest to your destination before entering. Exit maps are displayed at the top of the stairs and beside the gates.

  2. Tap your Silver or Gold Nol Card on the reader at the entrance gate. The gate will display your remaining balance. If your balance is below AED 3.00 the gate will not open — top up at the vending machines beside the gates before entering.

  3. Check the overhead direction signs on the platform. On the Red Line trains run towards Centrepoint (Rashidiya) in one direction and towards UAE Exchange / Expo City in the other. On the Green Line trains run towards Etisalat by e& or towards Creek. Confirm your direction on the station map before the train arrives.

  4. Stand behind the yellow safety line until the train stops and doors open. Let passengers exit first then board. Tap your Nol Card at the exit gates at your destination — forgetting to tap out results in the maximum fare being charged for that journey.

Nol Card tip: If you are visiting Dubai for more than 2 days a Silver Nol Card (AED 25 including AED 19 travel credit) saves money compared to buying individual paper tickets. It works on metro, bus, tram, and water bus across all of Dubai. Available at every metro station vending machine.

Getting There

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By Metro

Red Line, Station R29. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Red Line R29
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By Bus

RTA bus routes 29, F28 serve this station.

29F28

Route 29 runs along Sheikh Zayed Road connecting the Al Quoz area with Satwa, Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, and DWTC — frequency every 15–20 minutes, approximately 15 minutes to Satwa and 30 minutes to Al Ghubaiba. Route F28 is the Al Barsha / Jumeirah feeder serving residential streets on the Jumeirah Beach Road corridor that are not reachable on foot from the metro — frequency every 15–20 minutes, 15–20 minutes to Jumeirah Beach Road stops. Use your Nol Card at the bus stop reader; exact cash not accepted on RTA buses.

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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.

Approximate RTA taxi fares from Onpassive Metro Station: Alserkal Avenue AED 10–15 (5–8 min); Mall of the Emirates AED 12–18 (10–12 min, or 3 stops by metro); Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa AED 20–30 (15–25 min); Dubai Marina AED 35–50 (25–35 min); Dubai Airport T3 AED 60–80 (35–50 min). Uber and Careem are typically AED 3–6 less than metered taxis. Taxis can be scarce in the industrial zone during shift-change times (06:00–08:00 and 17:00–19:00) — book ride-hail in advance if commuting at those hours.

Walking Distances from Station

600m
Al Quoz Industrial Area
Industry
700m
Alserkal Avenue Arts District
Arts
500m
Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre
Culture
400m
Al Quoz Mall
Shopping
800m
Gate Avenue West (Construction)
Business

Nol Card Fares from Onpassive Metro Station — Zone 2

Onpassive Metro Station is in Zone 2 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 10.00AED 15.00
BurJuman (interchange)BurJuman (R20)AED 5.00AED 10.00
Downtown Dubai / Burj KhalifaBurj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (R23)AED 5.00AED 10.00
Mall of the EmiratesMall of the Emirates (R25)AED 3.00AED 6.00
Jumeirah Lakes TowersDMCC (R27)AED 3.00AED 6.00
Union (interchange)Union (R19)AED 5.00AED 10.00
Expo City DubaiExpo 2020 (R35)AED 5.00AED 10.00

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 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

Onpassive 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.
ONPASSIVE Metro Station (R29) is on the Red Line on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Quoz, between Business Bay (R26 area) and Equiti (R31) stations. The station was recently renamed from its previous name and serves the Al Quoz industrial and arts district.
Yes. Alserkal Avenue — Dubai's leading arts district with contemporary galleries, studios, and creative spaces — is approximately 700 metres from ONPASSIVE Station. Al Quoz Mall is about 400 metres away. The Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre (DUCTAC) is also within walking distance.
From ONPASSIVE (R29), take the Red Line toward Expo direction, passing Equiti Station to Mall of the Emirates (R32). The journey takes approximately 7–10 minutes. Mall of the Emirates is directly connected to its metro station via a covered walkway.
Onpassive 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). Onpassive 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.
During peak hours (06:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00 on weekdays) trains at Onpassive Metro Station run every 3–4 minutes on the Red Line and every 5–7 minutes on the Green Line. During off-peak daytime hours trains run every 7–10 minutes. On Fridays before 13:00 the metro opens later and trains run less frequently. Real-time train arrival information is displayed on the platform screens and in the RTA Dubai app.
RTA bus routes 29, F28 stop directly at or within 200 metres of Onpassive Metro Station Metro Station. Bus routes connect this station to residential areas and destinations not directly served by the metro. Use the RTA S'hail app for real-time bus schedules and route planning from Onpassive Metro Station.