Al Fahidi Metro Station is a Green Line stop in the heart of Old Dubai, serving as the main gateway to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai Museum and the traditional souks of Bur Dubai. This guide covers everything you need to plan a trip through the station: operating hours, ticket prices, nearby hotels, Al Fahidi Street and practical travel tips.
- Location and accessibility of Al Fahidi Metro Station
- Al Fahidi Metro Station on the Green Line
- Dubai Metro timings at Al Fahidi Station
- Dubai Metro prices from Al Fahidi Station
- Al Fahidi Street and nearby attractions
- Hotels near Al Fahidi Metro Station
- Station facilities and passenger information
- Tips for travellers
- Frequently Asked Questions
Location and accessibility of Al Fahidi Metro Station
Al Fahidi Metro Station sits in Bur Dubai, within Old Dubai, just a few minutes’ walk from the Dubai Museum. It falls under Zone 1 of the Dubai Metro fare system, which covers most of the historic and central parts of the city.
The station is fully accessible for people of determination. It has elevators to every level, ramps where needed, tactile flooring for visually impaired passengers, accessible ticket counters and gates, and designated seating on platforms and trains.
- RTA bus station connections at street level
- An official taxi stand right at the station exit
- A short walk to Bur Dubai Abra Station for boat crossings over Dubai Creek
Al Fahidi Metro Station on the Green Line
Al Fahidi is one of 20 stations on the Green Line, which runs for around 22.5 kilometres through the older parts of Dubai, including areas around Dubai Creek and Dubai International Airport. Like the rest of the Dubai Metro, Green Line trains are fully automated and run without drivers.
On the line itself, Al Fahidi sits between BurJuman and Sharaf DG, with a travel time of around three minutes to each of those neighbouring stations.
| Adjacent station | Direction | Approx. travel time |
| BurJuman | Previous station | ~3 minutes |
| Sharaf DG | Next station | ~3 minutes |
Dubai Metro timings at Al Fahidi Station
Al Fahidi Metro Station does not run 24 hours a day, but its operating hours are long enough to cover early starts and late nights out in Old Dubai.
| Day | Operating hours |
| Saturday to Wednesday | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM (midnight) |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Train frequency changes through the day. During peak hours, roughly 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on weekdays, trains arrive every 3 to 4 minutes. Off-peak, expect a train every 7 to 8 minutes, and on weekends and public holidays, every 8 to 10 minutes. Timings can shift around Ramadan, National Day and other public holidays, so it’s worth checking the RTA app before you travel on those dates.
Dubai Metro prices from Al Fahidi Station
All Dubai Metro journeys, including those starting at Al Fahidi, are paid for with a Nol Card. Fares are based on how many zones you cross, not the distance in kilometres.
| Zones crossed | Silver Card | Gold Card |
| One zone (within Zone 1) | AED 3 | AED 6 |
| Two zones | AED 5 | AED 10 |
| Three to five zones | AED 6.50 | AED 13 |
| Six to seven zones | AED 7.50 | AED 15 |
Some popular one-way fares from Al Fahidi Station:
| Destination | Zones crossed | Fare (Silver Card) |
| BurJuman | 1 zone | AED 3 |
| Union Station | 1 zone | AED 3 |
| Deira City Centre | 2 zones | AED 5 |
| Dubai International Airport | 3 zones | AED 6.50 |
Gold Class cabins cost double the Silver Card fare and offer extra comfort with leather seating. Frequent travellers save more with a weekly, monthly or yearly Nol pass rather than paying per journey.
Al Fahidi Street and nearby attractions
Al Fahidi Street runs through the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, one of Dubai’s oldest districts, built in the late 19th century with wind-tower architecture, narrow lanes and courtyard houses in a mix of Emirati and Persian styles. Today, many of the restored buildings are art galleries, museums and cafés, and the street itself is a busy shopping strip for textiles, spices and everyday goods, where bargaining is part of the experience.
Attractions within easy walking distance of Al Fahidi Metro Station include:
Dubai Museum
A 3 to 5 minute walk. Housed inside Al Fahidi Fort, the oldest building in Dubai, it covers the city’s history from a small fishing and pearling town to a modern metropolis.
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
A 2 to 4 minute walk. Wander the narrow alleyways and restored courtyard houses of Old Dubai.
Textile Souk
A 5 to 7 minute walk. A lively market for fabrics, textiles and traditional clothing.
Meena Bazaar
A 5 to 7 minute walk. A popular market for electronics, textiles and everyday shopping.
Dubai Creek and Abra ride
A 5 to 8 minute walk to the Abra station, where traditional wooden boats cross Dubai Creek to Deira’s Gold and Spice Souks for around AED 1 per ride.
Dubai Frame
A 10 to 12 minute walk, via Zabeel Park, or a short taxi ride.
For anyone considering a longer stay in the area, Old Dubai’s mix of heritage sites and metro access makes Bur Dubai a popular pick for renters looking at apartments for rent in Bur Dubai or studio apartments in Dubai close to a Green Line station.
Hotels near Al Fahidi Metro Station
Bur Dubai has one of the highest concentrations of budget and mid-range hotels in the city, and several sit within a five-minute walk of Al Fahidi Metro Station. Below is a selection based on aggregator listings, ordered by approximate distance from the station.
| Hotel | Approx. distance from station | Type |
| York International Hotel | ~90 m | Budget hotel |
| Rush Inn Hotel | ~100 m | Budget hotel |
| Concorde Palace Hotel | ~140 m | Budget hotel |
| Orchid Vue Hotel | ~180 m | Mid-range hotel |
| Al Khoory Inn Bur Dubai | ~300 m | Mid-range hotel |
| Dolphin Hotel Apartments | ~310 m | Serviced apartments |
| Tulip Hotel Apartments | ~330 m | Serviced apartments |
| Nihal Residency | ~340 m | Budget hotel |
| Rolla Suites Hotel | ~470 m | Mid-range hotel |
| Rolla Residence | ~480 m | Serviced apartments |
| Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa | ~480 m | Boutique hotel |
| Grand Nova Hotel | ~480 m | Budget hotel |
| Savoy Suites Hotel Apartment | ~490 m | Serviced apartments |
Distances are approximate and sourced from hotel booking aggregators; always confirm exact walking distance and current rates directly with the hotel or booking platform before you travel.
Station facilities and passenger information
| Facility | Details |
| Nol Card services | Ticket vending machines and customer service counters for purchase and top-up |
| Accessibility | Elevators, ramps and tactile floor guidance throughout the station |
| Taxi stand | Official Dubai Taxi stand at the station exit |
| Bus connections | Direct links to multiple RTA bus routes |
| Abra access | Short walk to Bur Dubai Abra Station for Dubai Creek crossings |
| Wi-Fi | Free Wi-Fi throughout the station and on board all trains |
Tips for travellers
- Load your Nol Card with enough balance before you travel; an insufficient balance will stop you boarding.
- Use the RTA app or S’hail app to check live timings, especially before the first and last trains of the day.
- Wear comfortable shoes if you plan to explore Old Dubai on foot, as the souks and historic lanes have uneven surfaces.
- Visit early morning or early evening to avoid the midday heat, particularly between May and September.
- Don’t skip the Abra ride across Dubai Creek; it’s a cheap, quick way to reach the Gold and Spice Souks in Deira.
- Dress modestly around the historic neighbourhood and ask before photographing people in the souks.
- Check for adjusted timings around Ramadan, Eid and National Day, as hours can shift from the standard schedule.
Key Takeaways
Al Fahidi Metro Station is a Green Line, Zone 1 stop in Bur Dubai, sitting between BurJuman and Sharaf DG. It runs from 5:00 AM to midnight Saturday to Wednesday, until 1:00 AM on Thursday, and from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM on Friday. Fares start at AED 3 with a Nol Silver Card and rise with the number of zones crossed. The station puts Dubai Museum, Al Fahidi Street, the Textile Souk and Meena Bazaar within a few minutes’ walk, alongside a cluster of budget and mid-range hotels, making it one of the most convenient stops for exploring Old Dubai.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last train from Al Fahidi Station is usually around midnight (12:00 AM) Saturday to Wednesday, and 1:00 AM on Thursday and Friday. Exact last-train times can vary slightly, so confirm on the RTA app before you travel.
At Al Fahidi Station, trains run 5:00 AM to midnight Saturday to Wednesday, 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM on Thursday, and 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM on Friday. Timings can change on public holidays, so it’s worth checking the RTA app on the day.
Most days, the Dubai Metro closes at midnight. On Thursdays and Fridays, it stays open until 1:00 AM. At Al Fahidi Station specifically, that pattern applies Saturday through Thursday, with Friday services running 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM.
Meena Bazaar is about a 5 to 7 minute walk from Al Fahidi Metro Station. Exit the station towards Al Fahidi Street and follow signs into the bazaar area.
Al Fahidi Metro Station is on the Green Line, in Zone 1 of the Dubai Metro fare system. It sits between BurJuman and Sharaf DG stations.
Yes. Several budget and mid-range hotels sit within 500 metres of the station, including York International Hotel, Rush Inn Hotel and Al Khoory Inn Bur Dubai, along with a number of serviced apartments.
