Oud Metha Metro Station — Tickets, Timings, Exits & Bus Routes

G27 | Green Line | Fare Zone 6 | Underground

Oud Metha Metro Station is one of the key stops on Dubai Metro’s Green Line, located along Oud Metha Road between BurJuman (G26) and Dubai Healthcare City (G28). The station serves the Oud Metha and Umm Hurair districts and opened on 9 September 2011 as part of the Green Line Phase 1 launch by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). It is a fully underground station handling approximately 10,000 passengers daily.

Oud Metha Metro Station Timings 2026

Day	First Train	Last Train
Monday – Thursday	05:00 AM	12:00 AM
Friday	10:00 AM	1:00 AM
Saturday	05:00 AM	1:00 AM
Sunday	08:00 AM	12:00 AM

Friday Note: Metro does not run early Friday morning. Service starts at 10:00 AM — not 1:00 PM as some older guides state. If you have a morning hospital appointment or airport connection on Friday, arrange alternative transport.

For the complete Green Line schedule, visit our Dubai Metro Green Line Timings guide. Red Line timings are covered in our Dubai Metro Red Line Timings guide. A full overview of both lines is available on our Dubai Metro Timing page.

Train Frequency:

• Peak hours (7–9 AM, 5–8 PM): every 3–5 minutes
• Off-peak: every 7–10 minutes

Always check the RTA S’hail app for live departures — especially during Ramadan, public holidays, and special events when schedules change. See our UAE Public Holidays guide to plan ahead.

Station Exits

Exit	Leads To
Exit 1	Oud Metha Road South · Al Nasr Palace · Taxis · Buses
Exit 2	Rashid Hospital · St. Mary’s Church · Schools
Exit 3	Office Court Building · Bus stops · Taxis
Exit 4	Rashid Hospital (direct) · Bus stops North

Going to a hospital or school? Use Exit 2 or Exit 4. Need a taxi or heading to a mall? Exit 1 is your best option.

NOL Card Fares from Oud Metha

Oud Metha is in Fare Zone 6. Your fare depends on how many zones you cross.

Zones Crossed	NOL Silver Card	Single Ticket
1 Zone	AED 3.00	AED 4.00
2 Zones	AED 5.00	AED 6.00
3+ Zones	AED 7.50	AED 8.50

Common fares from this station:

• BurJuman → AED 3.00 · ~3 minutes
• Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall → AED 5.00 · ~18 minutes
• Dubai Airport T3 → AED 7.50 · ~35 minutes
• Mall of the Emirates → AED 7.50 · ~25 minutes

Children under 5 travel free. Students and senior citizens receive discounted fares with a valid RTA concession NOL Card. To check your balance before travelling, see our NOL Card Balance Check guide. For bus card balance, see Bus Card Balance Check.

Bus Connections

The Oud Metha Bus Station is a 5–6 minute walk from Exit 1 or Exit 4. Your NOL Card covers a free metro-to-bus transfer within a 90-minute window.

Bus	Route
F18 (Feeder)	Al Nasr Sports Club → Lamcy Plaza → American Hospital
28	Rashid Hospital · Umm Hurair Road
44	Al Karama · BurJuman · Al Ghubaiba
X23 / X25	Express → Sharjah · Ajman
C4	Creek area
C18	City centre commercial zones

Full route details: X25 Bus Timetable Dubai · Dubai Bus Routes · Al Ghubaiba Bus Station Guide.

Connecting to the Red Line

Oud Metha is not an interchange station, but BurJuman — just one stop north — connects the Green Line and Red Line.

1. Board the Green Line at Oud Metha towards Etisalat
2. Get off at BurJuman — 3 minutes
3. Follow signs to the Red Line platform

Full details: BurJuman Metro Station

Nearby Metro Stations

• BurJuman — 1 stop north, Red-Green interchange
• Union Station — 2 stops north, second interchange
• Al Jadaf — 2 stops south
• Creek Station — 3 stops south
• Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall — Red Line via BurJuman
• Mall of the Emirates — Red Line via BurJuman
• World Trade Centre — Red Line via BurJuman
• Financial Centre — Red Line via BurJuman

What’s Near Oud Metha Metro Station

Wafi Mall (F18 bus or 12–15 min walk) Egyptian-themed mall with high-end retail, VOX Cinemas, and fine dining. One of the best shopping malls in Dubai.

Lamcy Plaza (F18 bus or 12–15 min walk) One of Dubai’s original community malls — affordable retail, Lamcy Cinema, and family dining.

Rashid Hospital (5–8 min walk, Exit 2 or 4) One of Dubai’s largest government hospitals, directly accessible from the station’s north exits.

American Hospital Dubai (F18 bus, ~10 min) A leading private international-standard hospital serving Dubai’s expat community.

Dubai Healthcare City (1 stop south — G28) Over 150 clinics, hospitals, and research institutions — one metro stop away.

Dubai Frame & Zabeel Park (taxi, ~10 min) One of Dubai’s top must-visit attractions and among the best free attractions in Dubai.

Creek Park & Dubai Dolphinarium (15–20 min walk or taxi) 96-hectare park along Dubai Creek with dolphin shows, cable car rides, and Children’s City. Great for kids’ attractions in Dubai.

For food options nearby, see our Dubai Food Guide and Best Restaurants in Dubai.

Station Facilities

Ticket vending machines · NOL Card top-up · Customer service counter · Lifts and escalators · Wheelchair access and tactile guidance · Prayer rooms · Free Wi-Fi · Phone charging points · Convenience store · Cycle parking · Real-time arrival screens · 24/7 CCTV security

Travel Tips

Use F18 for Wafi Mall and American Hospital — don’t walk in Dubai’s heat. The feeder bus goes directly from the station terminus and is covered by your NOL transfer window.

Top up your NOL Card in advance — do it at Carrefour, Union Co-Op, or any Zoom petrol station to avoid station queues. Check balance: NOL Card Balance.

Avoid peak hours — 7–9 AM and 5–8 PM are the busiest periods at this station.

Travelling by car? The station only has cycle parking. For Dubai parking rules, see our Dubai Parking Guide.

Planning your full Dubai trip? Start with our 7-Day Dubai Itinerary or Dubai Travel Tips.

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