The Gardens Station (R70) is the first stop on the Route 2020 extension after branching from the main Red Line at SOBHA REALTY. It serves the Discovery Gardens and The Gardens residential communities — large affordable housing developments popular with Dubai's working population. The station provides direct commuter access to the new Expo 2020 site area.
Verified places at or within walking distance of The Gardens Metro Station.
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The Gardens Community
The Gardens, Jebel Ali · Established residential community with green spaces & amenities
Residential Area~200m walk
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Ibn Battuta Mall
Sheikh Zayed Road · Massive themed mall, a 10-min walk away
★ 4.3~700m walk
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Gardens Community Park
The Gardens · Well-maintained park with playground & benches
★ 4.2~400m walk
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The Gardens Supermarket
The Gardens · Neighbourhood supermarket serving the community
Supermarket~300m walk
Getting There
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By Metro
Route 2020, Station R70. Hours: 05:00–00:00 (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun); 10:00–01:00 (Friday).
Route 2020R70
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By Bus
RTA bus routes 93, F39 serve this station.
93F39
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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
200m
The Gardens Community
Residential
700m
Ibn Battuta Mall
Shopping
300m
The Gardens Supermarket
Shopping
400m
Gardens Community Park
Parks
500m
Discovery Gardens Bus Terminal
Transport
✦ 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
The Gardens 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.
The Gardens Metro Station is on the Route 2020 Line in The Gardens residential community, Jebel Ali. It is between UAE Exchange and Energy stations on the Route 2020 extension and serves residents of The Gardens, a well-established expat community near Ibn Battuta Mall.
Yes. Ibn Battuta Mall is approximately 700 metres from The Gardens Station — about a 10-minute walk along Sheikh Zayed Road. This makes The Gardens one of the most walkable Route 2020 stations for mall access, with Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel also in the same direction.
From The Gardens Station, take the Route 2020 Line toward Expo 2020, then transfer at Expo 2020 to the Red Line toward Rashidiya. Continue to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station (R25). Total journey is approximately 40–50 minutes. Alternatively, take a taxi which takes around 25 minutes.
