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Al Ghubaiba station at a glance
| Line | Green Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 14 of 20 on the Green Line main route |
| Fare zone | Zone 6 |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Opened | 9 September 2011 |
| Area | Bur Dubai |
| Arabic name | الغبيبة |
Al Ghubaiba first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Al Ghubaiba in each direction, from RTA's official station timetable. The last train from a station is often well before midnight, especially towards the far end of the line.
| Direction | Mon–Thu | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| towards Creek | 5:07 am11:49 pm | 5:07 am12:49 am | 5:07 am11:49 pm | 8:07 am11:48 pm |
| towards e& | 5:07 am11:39 pm | 5:07 am12:38 am | 5:07 am11:37 pm | 8:07 am11:36 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Al Ghubaiba. The highlighted column is today in Dubai. Source: RTA Dubai Metro station timetable; times follow station clocks and change on holidays and special events.
Holiday changes and peak frequencies are on the Dubai Metro timings page.
What is near Al Ghubaiba station
- Al Ghubaiba Bus Station
- Al Shindagha Historic District
- Bur Dubai Souk
- Al Ghubaiba Marine Transport Station
Closest other metro stations
- Al Ras (Green Line), 0.7 km in a straight line
- Sharaf DG (Green Line), 1.1 km in a straight line
- Gold Souq (Green Line), 1.8 km in a straight line
- BurJuman (Red Line and Green Line), 1.9 km in a straight line
Connections at Al Ghubaiba
Ferry: Al Ghubaiba marine station has Dubai Ferry services to Dubai Marina and to Sharjah. Ferry and abra.
Intercity buses from Al Ghubaiba
- E100 to Abu Dhabi (Central Bus Station), AED 25
- E201 to Al Ain, AED 30
- E306 to Sharjah (Al Jubail), AED 12
RTA buses at Al Ghubaiba
Routes from the station reference list (source), updated with RTA route changes announced up to 2026. Bus routes change often: confirm the stop and timetable in the S'hail app before travelling.
Fares from Al Ghubaiba
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Al Ghubaiba to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 8 | 1 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Airport Terminal 3 | 8 | 1 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 12 | 1 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Sobha Realty | 16 | 1 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Union | 4 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Gold Souq | 2 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
Estimates; the fare charged at the exit gate is final. See tickets and fares for nol card prices and day passes.
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Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is Al Ghubaiba station on?
Al Ghubaiba is on the Green Line. It is station 14 of 20 on the Green Line main route.
What time is the last metro from Al Ghubaiba?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Al Ghubaiba at 11:49 pm towards Creek, 11:39 pm towards e&. On Friday night: 12:49 am towards Creek, 12:38 am towards e&. On Sunday: 11:48 pm towards Creek, 11:36 pm towards e&.
What time does the first metro leave Al Ghubaiba?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Al Ghubaiba between 5:07 am and 5:07 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:07 am or later.
What fare zone is Al Ghubaiba metro station in?
Al Ghubaiba is in Zone 6. A trip inside one zone costs AED 3 with a Silver nol card, two adjacent zones AED 5 and more than two zones AED 7.50.
What is near Al Ghubaiba metro station?
Places near Al Ghubaiba include Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, Al Shindagha Historic District, Bur Dubai Souk, Al Ghubaiba Marine Transport Station. The closest other metro stations are Al Ras (0.7 km), Sharaf DG (1.1 km), Gold Souq (1.8 km).
How do I get from Al Ghubaiba to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from Al Ghubaiba to Airport Terminal 3: 8 stops with 1 change of train. The estimated fare with a Silver nol card is AED 5. Use the journey planner on this page for step-by-step directions.
Other stations on the Green Line
Reviewed 1 October 2026.