Mall of the Emirates Metro Station 2026: Complete Visitor Guide

Station code R32, sitting in Zone 2 along Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Barsha, this station drops you almost directly into one of Dubai’s largest shopping malls — home to Ski Dubai, VOX Cinemas, and hundreds of retail stores. Here’s exactly how to navigate it in 2026.

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Mall of the Emirates Metro Station Timing 2026

Day	Opens	Closes
Monday – Thursday	05:00 AM	12:00 AM (midnight)
Friday	05:00 AM	01:00 AM (next day)
Saturday	05:00 AM	12:00 AM (midnight)
Sunday	08:00 AM	12:00 AM (midnight)

Complete Operating Window

This station runs standard Red Line hours — no station-specific deviation. Open until midnight most nights, an extra hour on Friday, and a later 08:00 AM start on Sunday.

First & Last Train (Red Line)

For terminal-to-terminal first and last train times, see the full Red Line timing and station list — this station sits roughly two-thirds along the line toward the UAE Exchange/Jebel Ali end, well within the network's operating window in both directions.

Getting from the Station to Mall of the Emirates

Exit Numbers Explained

• Exit 1 (Upper Level Walkway): Your mall exit — a fully air-conditioned indoor bridge that deposits you directly onto Level 1 of Mall of the Emirates. No need to cross Sheikh Zayed Road or step outside.
• Exit 2 (Street Level): Opens onto Al Barsha 1 at ground level, serving feeder buses, taxi ranks, and the surrounding neighborhood hotels. Skip this exit if you're heading into the mall.

Walking Time to Ski Dubai, VOX Cinemas & Mall Entrances

• Main mall entrance: 2–3 minutes (~150m) — the bridge puts you right onto Level 1.
• Ski Dubai: 5–7 minutes (~450m) — down to the ground floor, past the Central Galleria.
• VOX Cinemas: 8–10 minutes (~600m) — up to Level 2 via the escalators near the food court.

Baggage tip: if you're heading to Ski Dubai straight from a flight with luggage, note that the walk involves floor changes and some distance — consider using the mall's luggage storage options rather than hauling bags down to the snow park entrance.

Crowd warning: the Level 1 bridge entrance gets heavily congested on Friday/Saturday evenings and during school holidays when Ski Dubai and VOX see peak footfall — budget extra time beyond the estimates above during these windows.

Fares to Mall of the Emirates Station

This station sits in Zone 2 — fare depends on how many zones your total journey crosses. Check the complete Dubai Metro guide for the full zone-based fare structure, and check your Nol balance before you travel so you're not caught short at the gate.

Nearby Attractions Reachable from This Station

Ski Dubai

One of the world's few indoor ski resorts, complete with a snow park and penguin encounters — reachable via the Level 1 bridge and a short walk down to the ground floor.

VOX Cinemas

A full multiplex cinema on Level 2, including premium and IMAX screening options — accessible via escalators near the food court.

Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates

Connects directly into the mall complex on the same side as the station bridge, making it one of the most metro-convenient hotel stays in this part of Dubai.

Station Position on the Red Line

Connecting Stations

This station sits between Equiti (R31) and Mashreq (R33) on the Red Line. If you're coming from Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall or World Trade Centre direction, Equiti is your previous stop; continuing toward the Marina and JBR side, Mashreq comes next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which exit do I take for Mall of the Emirates?

Exit 1 (Upper Level Walkway) — it connects directly to Level 1 of the mall via an air-conditioned indoor bridge. Exit 2 is for street-level access to Al Barsha and surrounding hotels only.

How long does it take to walk from the station to Ski Dubai?

Around 5–7 minutes (roughly 450 meters) — down to the ground floor and past the Central Galleria after entering via the bridge.

What time does this station open and close?

05:00 AM to midnight Monday–Thursday and Saturday; 05:00 AM to 01:00 AM the next day on Friday; and 08:00 AM to midnight on Sunday.

What zone is this station in?

Zone 2 — fare depends on total zones crossed across your full journey, from 3.00 AED for a single zone up to 7.50 AED for 3 or more zones on Silver Nol.

Is there a direct indoor walkway from the metro to the mall?

Yes — Exit 1 leads to a fully air-conditioned upper-level bridge that puts you straight onto Level 1 of Mall of the Emirates, no outdoor walking required. For more mall options across the city, see our best shopping malls in Dubai guide.