Next stations from Discovery Gardens
Discovery Gardens station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 2 of 6 on the Route 2020 branch (National Paints to Expo 2020) |
| Fare zone | Zone 2 |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Opened | 1 January 2021 |
| Area | Discovery Gardens |
| Arabic name | ديسكفري جاردنز |
Discovery Gardens first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Discovery Gardens 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 Centrepoint | 5:01 am10:57 pm | 5:01 am12:01 am | 5:01 am10:57 pm | 8:04 am11:00 pm |
| towards Expo 2020 | 5:10 am11:52 pm | 5:10 am12:56 am | 5:10 am11:52 pm | 8:19 am11:55 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Discovery Gardens. 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 Discovery Gardens station
- Discovery Gardens
- Al Furjan
- Ibn Battuta Mall
Closest other metro stations
- Al Furjan (Red Line), 0.9 km in a straight line
- The Gardens (Red Line), 1.4 km in a straight line
- Jumeirah Golf Estates (Red Line), 2.7 km in a straight line
- Ibn Battuta (Red Line), 3.1 km in a straight line
Connections at Discovery Gardens
RTA buses at Discovery Gardens
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 Discovery Gardens
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Discovery Gardens to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 12 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Airport Terminal 3 | 24 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 8 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Sobha Realty | 4 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Union | 19 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Gold Souq | 21 | 1 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
Estimates; the fare charged at the exit gate is final. See tickets and fares for nol card prices and day passes.
Plan a journey from Discovery Gardens
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Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is Discovery Gardens station on?
Discovery Gardens is on the Red Line. It is station 2 of 6 on the Route 2020 branch (National Paints to Expo 2020).
What time is the last metro from Discovery Gardens?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Discovery Gardens at 10:57 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:52 pm towards Expo 2020. On Friday night: 12:01 am towards Centrepoint, 12:56 am towards Expo 2020. On Sunday: 11:00 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:55 pm towards Expo 2020.
What time does the first metro leave Discovery Gardens?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Discovery Gardens between 5:01 am and 5:10 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:04 am or later.
What fare zone is Discovery Gardens metro station in?
Discovery Gardens is in Zone 2. 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 Discovery Gardens metro station?
Places near Discovery Gardens include Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, Ibn Battuta Mall. The closest other metro stations are Al Furjan (0.9 km), The Gardens (1.4 km), Jumeirah Golf Estates (2.7 km).
How do I get from Discovery Gardens to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from Discovery Gardens to Airport Terminal 3: 24 stops with no change of train. The estimated fare with a Silver nol card is AED 7.50. Use the journey planner on this page for step-by-step directions.
Other stations on the Red Line
Reviewed 1 October 2026.