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Ibn Battuta station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 26 of 29 on the Red Line main route |
| Fare zone | Zone 2 |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Opened | 30 April 2010 |
| Area | Jebel Ali |
| Arabic name | ابن بطوطة |
Ibn Battuta first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Ibn Battuta 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 | 5:11 am11:03 pm | 5:11 am11:59 pm | 5:11 am11:03 pm | 8:11 am10:59 pm |
| towards Life Pharmacy | 5:05 am11:53 pm | 5:05 am12:49 am | 5:05 am11:53 pm | 8:13 am11:49 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Ibn Battuta. 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 Ibn Battuta station
- Ibn Battuta Mall
- Ibn Battuta Bus Station
- Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel
- Discovery Gardens
Closest other metro stations
- National Paints (Red Line), 1.6 km in a straight line
- The Gardens (Red Line), 1.8 km in a straight line
- Energy (Red Line), 2.8 km in a straight line
- Discovery Gardens (Red Line), 3.1 km in a straight line
Connections at Ibn Battuta
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): bus N55 runs between Ibn Battuta and DWC every 30 minutes (nol card only). Bus E101 goes to Abu Dhabi. All connections.
Intercity buses from Ibn Battuta
- E101 to Abu Dhabi (Central Bus Station), AED 25
RTA buses at Ibn Battuta
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 Ibn Battuta
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Ibn Battuta to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 11 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Airport Terminal 3 | 23 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 7 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Sobha Realty | 3 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Union | 18 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Gold Souq | 20 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is Ibn Battuta station on?
Ibn Battuta is on the Red Line. It is station 26 of 29 on the Red Line main route.
What time is the last metro from Ibn Battuta?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Ibn Battuta at 11:03 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:53 pm towards Life Pharmacy. On Friday night: 11:59 pm towards Centrepoint, 12:49 am towards Life Pharmacy. On Sunday: 10:59 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:49 pm towards Life Pharmacy.
What time does the first metro leave Ibn Battuta?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Ibn Battuta between 5:05 am and 5:11 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:11 am or later.
What fare zone is Ibn Battuta metro station in?
Ibn Battuta 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 Ibn Battuta metro station?
Places near Ibn Battuta include Ibn Battuta Mall, Ibn Battuta Bus Station, Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel, Discovery Gardens. The closest other metro stations are National Paints (1.6 km), The Gardens (1.8 km), Energy (2.8 km).
How do I get from Ibn Battuta to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from Ibn Battuta to Airport Terminal 3: 23 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.
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Reviewed 1 October 2026.