SOBHA REALTY Station (R36) is one of the most significant stations on the southern Red Line, serving as the junction point where the Route 2020 branch diverges from the main Red Line. It also serves as an interchange with the Dubai Tram network, making it a critical multimodal transit hub. The station is named after Sobha Realty, one of the leading real estate developers in the UAE.
Dubai Marina · Connects to JBR, Palm Jumeirah & Media City tram line
Tram Connection~100m walk
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Sobha Realty Sales Centre
Dubai Marina · Property developer showroom for Sobha Hartland & other projects
Real Estate~300m walk
Getting There
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By Metro
Red Line, Station R36. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
Red LineR36
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By Bus
RTA bus routes 84, F35, X84 serve this station.
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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
400m
Dubai Marina Walk
Leisure
600m
JBR The Walk
Shopping/Dining
300m
Sobha Hartland (sales office)
Real Estate
100m
Dubai Tram Stop
Transport
500m
DAMAC Properties Sales Centre
Services
✦ 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
SOBHA REALTY 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.
Sobha Realty Metro Station (R36) is on the Red Line on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai Marina, between DMCC (R36-area) and Ibn Battuta stations. It serves the Dubai Marina waterfront district and is connected to the Dubai Tram, providing access to JBR and Palm Jumeirah.
Yes. Sobha Realty Station is the metro gateway to Dubai Marina. Dubai Marina Walk — a 7-km promenade with restaurants and cafes — is approximately 400 metres away. The Dubai Tram stop is just 100 metres from the station, connecting you to JBR The Walk, The Beach, and the Palm Monorail.
From Sobha Realty, take the Dubai Tram from the adjacent tram stop toward Palm Jumeirah. Connect to the Palm Monorail at Palm Jumeirah Tram Station for transport to the Atlantis end of the Palm. Total journey to Atlantis takes approximately 25–30 minutes from the metro.
