Next stations from The Gardens
The Gardens station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 1 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 | The Gardens, Jebel Ali |
| Arabic name | الحدائق |
The Gardens first and last train
These are the first and last departures from The 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 | 5:03 am10:59 pm | 5:03 am12:03 am | 5:03 am10:59 pm | 8:06 am11:02 pm |
| towards Expo 2020 | 5:08 am11:50 pm | 5:08 am12:54 am | 5:08 am11:50 pm | 8:17 am11:53 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from The 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 The Gardens station
- The Gardens community
- Discovery Gardens
- Ibn Battuta Mall
Exits and entrances
| Exit 1 | The Gardens side (coffee shop at exit; buses to Ibn Battuta) |
|---|
From map listings and local guides, not from RTA (google.com). Exit numbers are signposted in the station; follow the signs to the street or landmark you need.
Closest other metro stations
- Discovery Gardens (Red Line), 1.4 km in a straight line
- National Paints (Red Line), 1.8 km in a straight line
- Ibn Battuta (Red Line), 1.8 km in a straight line
- Al Furjan (Red Line), 2.3 km in a straight line
Connections at The Gardens
RTA buses at The 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 The Gardens
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from The Gardens 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.
Plan a journey from The Gardens
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Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is The Gardens station on?
The Gardens is on the Red Line. It is station 1 of 6 on the Route 2020 branch (National Paints to Expo 2020).
What time is the last metro from The Gardens?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave The Gardens at 10:59 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:50 pm towards Expo 2020. On Friday night: 12:03 am towards Centrepoint, 12:54 am towards Expo 2020. On Sunday: 11:02 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:53 pm towards Expo 2020.
What time does the first metro leave The Gardens?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves The Gardens between 5:03 am and 5:08 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:06 am or later.
What fare zone is The Gardens metro station in?
The 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 The Gardens metro station?
Places near The Gardens include The Gardens community, Discovery Gardens, Ibn Battuta Mall. The closest other metro stations are Discovery Gardens (1.4 km), National Paints (1.8 km), Ibn Battuta (1.8 km).
How do I get from The Gardens to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from The Gardens 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.
Other stations on the Red Line
Reviewed 1 October 2026.