Salah Al Din Metro Station sits at the heart of Deira, one of Dubai’s oldest and most visited districts. As station G19 on the Green Line, it connects commuters and visitors to traditional souqs, major shopping centres, and a dense cluster of hotels, all within walking distance.
This guide covers everything you need to plan your journey: the station’s location, Green Line connections, which exit to use, operating hours, fares, onboard facilities, and the landmarks closest to each exit.
- Where is Salah Al Din Metro Station?
- Salah Al Din Metro Station on the Green Line
- Salah Al Din Metro Station 1 and Station 2: Which exit to use
- Metro timings
- Fares and NOL card
- Station facilities and accessibility
- What’s near Salah Al Din Metro Station Dubai
- Getting around from Salah Al Din Street
- Key takeaways
- Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Salah Al Din Metro Station?
The station is located on Salah Al Din Street in Deira, Dubai. It sits in Zone 5 of the RTA’s seven-zone fare system, between Union Station (G20) and Abu Baker Al Siddique Station (G18) on the Green Line.
The station opened on 9 September 2011 and is built underground. It serves one of the most densely connected parts of old Dubai, where traditional souqs, modern shopping centres, and hotels are all within walking distance.
Salah Al Din Metro Station on the Green Line
Also known as Salahuddin Metro Station, this stop operates on the Dubai Metro Green Line (M2), which runs between e& Station (G11) in the north and Creek Station (G30) in the south.
From this station, passengers can travel in two directions. Heading toward Creek, the line passes through Union, Baniyas Square, Gold Souq, Al Ghubaiba, and BurJuman. Heading toward e& Station, trains serve Al Qiyadah, Stadium, and Al Nahda.
The Green Line connects to the Red Line at two interchange points: Union Station and BurJuman Station. This makes Salah Al Din Metro Station Dubai a practical starting point for cross-city journeys, even though the station itself is not an interchange.
Salah Al Din Metro Station 1 and Station 2: Which exit to use
The station has two street-level exits. Knowing which one leads where saves time, especially during peak hours between 7:00 and 10:00 AM and again between 5:00 and 8:00 PM.
Salah Al Din Metro Station 1 (Exit 1) opens directly across from Reef Mall, making it the quickest route for shoppers and anyone heading to the northern section of the street.
Salah Al Din Metro Station 2 (Exit 2) provides access to Al Ghurair Centre, one of Deira’s largest retail and dining destinations, approximately five minutes on foot from the exit.
| Exit 1 | Exit 2 | |
| Main destination | Reef Mall | Al Ghurair Centre |
| Walking time to landmark | Under 2 minutes | Approximately 5 minutes |
| Best for | Reef Mall, northern section of Salah Al Din Street | Al Ghurair Centre, Swissôtel Al Ghurair |
| Taxi rank | Yes | Yes |
| Bus stop access | Yes | Yes |
Both exits are signposted in English and Arabic throughout the station concourse, with lifts and escalators at each exit.
Metro timings
Salah Al Din Metro Station follows the standard Dubai Metro timings schedule. On most days, service begins just after 5:00 AM. On Fridays, trains run later into the night to accommodate weekend demand.
| Day | Service starts | Last service |
| Monday to Thursday | 5:00 AM | Midnight |
| Friday | 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM (Saturday) |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM | Midnight |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM | Midnight |
Fares and NOL card
Fares on the Dubai Metro are calculated by the number of zones a journey crosses. Salah Al Din Metro Station is in Zone 5, so your fare depends on your starting or ending point.
Children aged five and under travel free. People of determination travel free with a Personal NOL card. Students, senior Emiratis, and social affairs beneficiaries receive a 50% discount on the Personal card.
NOL cards can be purchased or topped up at the ticket vending machines inside the station or at the staffed ticket counter.
Station facilities and accessibility
The station is fully equipped for both regular commuters and occasional travellers.
Inside the station
- NOL card vending machines and a staffed ticket counter
- Public restrooms
- A Zoom convenience store
- An information desk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Prayer areas
- Digital departure boards with bilingual signage in English and Arabic
Accessibility
The station is fully accessible. Lifts connect street level to the concourse and platform. Tactile floor markings guide visually impaired passengers throughout the station. All Green Line trains include a dedicated women and children’s carriage.
Outside the station
A taxi rank sits directly at the exits, along with stops for several RTA bus routes. Routes serving this station include 10, 13, 13A, C2, C28, and E303, connecting commuters to the Gold Souq area, Al Qusais, Mamzar Beach Park, Al Baraha, and Sharjah. Paid parking is available within a 6 to 10-minute walk (Zone D under the RTA parking system). Cycle parking is also provided near the exits.
What’s near Salah Al Din Metro Station Dubai
The station’s Deira location puts a wide range of destinations within easy reach.
Shopping
Reef Mall sits directly across from Exit 1 and is the closest shopping centre to the station. Al Ghurair Centre, reachable from Exit 2 in around five minutes, is one of Deira’s largest retail destinations and includes Carrefour and Centrepoint. Deira City Centre is accessible by bus or a short metro ride.
Souqs and culture
The Dubai Gold Souq and Dubai Spice Souq are both reachable via the Green Line, with Gold Souq Station two stops away toward Creek. Souq Naif, known for traditional goods and perfumes, is also within the Deira neighbourhood.
Hotels
Several well-known hotels are within walking distance of the station. Swissôtel Al Ghurair adjoins Al Ghurair Centre and is directly accessible from Exit 2. Ramada by Wyndham Dubai Deira, Coral Dubai Deira Hotel, and Avenue Hotel Dubai are also close by. For a broader selection across different price points, our guide to hotels near Salah Al Din Metro Station covers options sorted by walking distance.
Getting around from Salah Al Din Street
Salah Al Din Street is one of Deira’s main arterial roads, running through a busy commercial and residential corridor. From the station, the street connects to Al Muraqqabat, the Deira Clocktower roundabout, and onward routes to Dubai International Airport and the northern emirates.
Taxis are readily available at both station exits. Ride-hailing apps also pick up from the station. For short distances within Deira, the pavements are wide and well-signposted, making walking the simplest option.
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Key takeaways
- Salah Al Din Metro Station (G19) is an underground Green Line station in Deira, Zone 5, located between Union Station (G20) and Abu Baker Al Siddique Station (G18).
- Exit 1 opens directly opposite Reef Mall; Exit 2 leads to Al Ghurair Centre, approximately five minutes on foot.
- The station operates from 5:00 AM on most days, with Friday service extended until 1:00 AM; Sunday service starts at 8:00 AM.
- The station is fully accessible, with lifts, tactile markings, free Wi-Fi, onboard amenities, and connections to multiple RTA bus routes serving Deira and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Salah Al Din Metro Station is on the Dubai Metro Green Line (M2). It is station G19, located between Union Station (G20) and Abu Baker Al Siddique Station (G18).
Salah Al Din Metro Station 1 and Station 2 refer to the two exits of the same station. Exit 1 opens directly in front of Reef Mall. Exit 2 leads toward Al Ghurair Centre, approximately five minutes on foot.
The station is open Monday to Saturday from 5:00 AM, with Friday service running until 1:00 AM. On Sunday, service begins at 8:00 AM and runs until midnight.
Fares depend on the number of zones crossed. A journey within one zone costs AED 3.00 on a Silver or Personal NOL card. Trips crossing two zones cost AED 5.00, and journeys spanning more than two zones cost AED 7.50. Gold Class fares are double these amounts.
Yes. The station has lifts at both exits connecting street level to the platform, tactile floor markings throughout, and a dedicated women and children’s carriage on all Green Line trains. People of determination travel free on the Dubai Metro with a Personal NOL card.
