Sobha Realty Metro Station

Q: How frequently do trains run at Sobha Realty Metro Station?

During peak hours (06:00-09:00 and 17:00-20:00) trains run every 3-4 minutes. Off-peak they run every 7-10 minutes. Real-time arrival information is on the platform screens and in the RTA Dubai app.

Q: What is the nearest bus stop to Sobha Realty Metro Station Metro?

RTA bus routes stop directly at or within 200 metres of Sobha Realty Metro Station Metro Station. Use the RTA S'hail app for real-time bus schedules and route planning.

Line🔴 Red Line

Station IDR36

ZoneZone 2

Operating Hours05:00–00:00

Nol ZoneZone 2

Accessibility♿ Full Access

Status

Station Photos

About Sobha Realty Metro Station

Sobha Realty Metro Station (R36) is a major interchange station on the Dubai Metro Red Line, located in the Dubai Marina district in Nol Zone 2. It is the point where the Route 2020 extension branches off from the main Red Line toward Expo City Dubai, and also serves as the metro connection to the Dubai Tram network — making it one of the most multimodal transit hubs in the city. The station is named after Sobha Realty, a large UAE real estate development group.

The station opened in September 2009 as part of the original Red Line. The Dubai Tram interchange was added in 2014 when the tram network launched, connecting Sobha Realty station to Jumeirah Beach Residence, Palm Jumeirah Monorail, and Media City via a dedicated tram corridor. This interchange means the sobha realty metro station is a gateway to some of Dubai's most visited leisure destinations, and the station sees heavy passenger flows on weekends and during major events at JBR or The Beach.

The station is adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road at the point where the SZR / Al Mamsha road corridor meets the Dubai Marina waterway. Dubai Marina Walk's southern end is approximately 400 metres from the station, with JBR The Walk and its beach access around 600 metres. Several Dubai Marina high-rise residential towers with ground-floor retail and dining are within immediate walking distance. The Tram stop is barely 100 metres from the metro exit.

From Sobha Realty station, key Red Line destinations include: DMCC Station (R35) 1 stop toward Rashidiya in 3 minutes; Mall of the Emirates (R32) 4 stops back in approximately 10 minutes; Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (R25) 11 stops in 25 minutes; and the Dubai Tram from the adjacent tram stop reaches Palm Jumeirah Monorail gate in about 15 minutes and Media City in about 10 minutes. For Route 2020, The Gardens (R70) is the first branching stop and Expo City Dubai (R76) is the terminus.

The station is heavily used by Dubai Marina and JBR residents, weekend visitors to the beach, and commuters from Jumeirah Heights and Discovery Gardens using the Route 2020 branch. A practical travel tip: the sobha realty metro station tram interchange is the preferred way to reach Palm Jumeirah Nakheel Mall or the Atlantis monorail connection — the tram avoids the notoriously congested marina road. The Zone 2 Silver Nol fare is AED 5.00, and the same card works on the Dubai Tram.

Opened

September 2009

Platform Type

Elevated

Platform Doors

Yes

Gold Class

Yes (Car 1)

Women & Children Car

Yes (Car 3)

About Dubai Marina — Sobha Realty Metro Station Area

Dubai Marina is the world's largest man-made marina, a 3.5 km waterway flanked by over 200 residential and hotel towers accommodating more than 55,000 residents. The sobha realty metro station sits at the southern entry point to this district, connecting the marina community to the wider metro network. The Marina Walk — the 7 km pedestrian promenade ringing the waterway — passes through a continuous sequence of waterfront restaurants, yacht berths, and cafes that become busy from late afternoon into the night.

JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence) adjoins Dubai Marina to the west and is Dubai's most accessible beachfront neighbourhood — The Walk promenade is lined with retail and dining, and The Beach outdoor mall faces the water. The area sees some of Dubai's highest weekend visitor volumes, and the combination of metro plus tram makes it feasible to visit without a car. The Dubai Tram stop adjacent to Sobha Realty station is the cleanest transit connection: one or two tram stops reach the main JBR and beach access points.

Practical note for marina visitors: on Friday and Saturday evenings the sobha metro station can be crowded with returning visitors. The last metro departs around midnight (00:00 Sunday to Thursday, 01:00 Friday) so plan returns accordingly for late-evening events. The Dubai Tram operates until 01:00 (02:00 on Friday and Saturday), which can be a useful extension if the metro has closed.

Red Line — Nearby Stations

Adjacent stations on the line.

Dubai Internet City R34 Visit →

Al Khail R35 Visit →

SOBHA REALTY R36 ← You are here

DMCC R37 Visit →

Jabal Ali R38 Visit →

Nearby Places

Verified places at or within walking distance of Sobha Realty Metro Station.

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Dubai Marina Walk

Dubai Marina · 7-km promenade along the Marina with restaurants & cafes

★ 4.6 ~400m walk

Dubai Marina Walk is a 7-kilometre waterfront promenade encircling the marina canal, lined with over 70 restaurants, cafes, and bars at water level. Rated 4.6/5. Free access, open 24 hours though most venues operate 09:00–02:00. The 400-metre walk from sobha realty metro station reaches the southern end of the promenade — a flat, pedestrian-only route along the marina edge. Best visited from late afternoon for the sunset light across the water. Yacht rental companies operate along the walk if you want a different perspective of the marina towers.

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JBR The Walk

JBR, Dubai Marina · Lively beachfront promenade with retail, dining & beach access

★ 4.5 ~600m walk

JBR The Walk is Dubai's most popular outdoor beachfront retail and dining strip — a 1.7 km pedestrian boulevard connecting The Beach outdoor mall to the northern end of Jumeirah Beach Residence. Rated 4.5/5. Restaurants range from casual beach-side shacks to mid-scale international chains; The Beach itself has a cinema, kids' activity zone, and direct sand access. The 600-metre walk from sobha realty metro station is straightforward, or take the Dubai Tram (100 metres from the station) one stop for a quicker, shaded connection. Very busy Friday and Saturday evenings — arrive by tram or metro rather than taxi to avoid gridlocked roads.

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Dubai Tram Stop

Dubai Marina · Connects to JBR, Palm Jumeirah & Media City tram line

Tram Connection ~100m walk

The Dubai Tram interchange at Sobha Realty is 100 metres from the metro exit — the closest tram-to-metro connection on the entire Dubai Tram network. The tram runs 11 stops from Sobha Realty tram station through JBR, past Palm Monorail Gateway (for Atlantis and Nakheel Mall access), and continues through Knowledge Village, Media City, and Internet City. Fare is paid with the same Nol Card used on the metro. Trams run every 9–12 minutes, 06:00–01:00 (02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays). For Palm Jumeirah, take the tram to Palm Monorail Gateway and transfer to the Palm Monorail — a 12-minute journey from here.

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Sobha Realty Sales Centre

Dubai Marina · Property developer showroom for Sobha Hartland & other projects

Real Estate ~300m walk

The Sobha Realty Sales Centre is the Dubai Marina office of Sobha Group, the Indian-founded real estate developer behind Sobha Hartland and other premium residential projects in Dubai and across the UAE. The centre handles property viewings, investor enquiries, and handover coordination. Open Sunday–Thursday 09:00–18:00 with weekend appointments available. The 300-metre walk from the sobha realty metro station is direct along Al Mamsha Street. Sobha Realty's naming of the station reflects a broader RTA practice of commercial naming rights sales to fund infrastructure costs.

How to Use Sobha Realty Metro Station Metro Station

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

Look for the Dubai Metro logo (red M on white background) on street signage. Sobha Realty 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.
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.
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.
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 R36. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).

Red Line R36

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By Bus

RTA bus routes 84, F35, X84 serve this station.

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Route 84 runs from Dubai Marina through Jumeirah and Al Satwa to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station — frequency every 20–30 minutes, approximately 40–50 minutes to Al Ghubaiba. Route F35 is the Barsha Heights and TECOM feeder connecting the Marina area to Barsha Heights hotel cluster and Dubai Internet City metro — frequency every 15–20 minutes, useful for reaching the cluster of mid-range hotels in Barsha Heights. Route X84 is the express service to Sharjah via the Marina, running every 20–30 minutes, approximately 60 minutes to Sharjah Al Jubail with limited stops. All routes require Nol Card; tapping at the bus stop reader for the zone fare.

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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 Sobha Realty Metro Station: JBR / The Beach AED 15–22 (10–15 min, though tram is faster); Palm Jumeirah Nakheel Mall AED 25–35 (15–20 min); Mall of the Emirates AED 20–30 (15–20 min, or 4 stops by metro); Downtown Dubai AED 50–70 (30–40 min); Dubai Airport T3 AED 70–90 (40–55 min). Uber and Careem surge pricing applies on Friday and Saturday evenings when taxi demand from JBR is very high — consider returning by metro/tram to avoid elevated fares.

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

Nol Card Fares from Sobha Realty Metro Station — Zone 2

Sobha Realty 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 T1	Terminal 1 (R14)	AED 10.00	AED 15.00
BurJuman (interchange)	BurJuman (R20)	AED 5.00	AED 10.00
Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa	Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (R23)	AED 5.00	AED 10.00
Mall of the Emirates	Mall of the Emirates (R25)	AED 3.00	AED 6.00
Jumeirah Lakes Towers	DMCC (R27)	AED 3.00	AED 6.00
Union (interchange)	Union (R19)	AED 5.00	AED 10.00
Expo City Dubai	Expo 2020 (R35)	AED 5.00	AED 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

What are the operating hours for SOBHA REALTY Station?

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.

How do I top up my Nol Card at this station?

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.

Where is Sobha Realty Metro Station?

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.

Is Sobha Realty Station near Dubai Marina?

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.

How do I get from Sobha Realty to Palm Jumeirah?

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.

Which exit should I use at Sobha Realty Metro Station Metro Station?

Sobha Realty 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.

Can I bring a suitcase or large luggage on the Dubai Metro at Sobha Realty Metro Station?

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). Sobha Realty 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.

What is the Nol Card daily cap and how does it work at Sobha Realty Metro Station?

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.

How frequently do trains run at Sobha Realty Metro Station?

During peak hours (06:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00 on weekdays) trains at Sobha Realty 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.

What is the nearest bus stop to Sobha Realty Metro Station Metro?

RTA bus routes 84, F35, X84 stop directly at or within 200 metres of Sobha Realty 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 Sobha Realty Metro Station.