Ibn Battuta to Gold Souq by Dubai Metro
Ibn Battuta to Gold Souq is a two-train journey with one change at Union - cross-platform, signposted, and included in one fare. Around 48 minutes, 20 stops, 3 zones, from AED 7.50 with a Silver Nol card.
Journey at a glance
~48 min
Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 7.50
Which train to board
Red Line At Ibn Battuta, board the train towards Centrepoint - that is the destination shown on the platform screens and the train's front display. Ride 18 stops to Union.
Green Line At Union, follow the Green Line signs and board the train towards Creek. Ride 2 stops to Gold Souq.
The change at Union is a normal part of the network - keep your Nol card in your pocket (do not tap out) and the whole journey counts as one fare.
Station by station
| # | Station | Code | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Ibn Battuta | R39 | 2 |
| 1 | National Paints | R38 | 2 |
| 2 | DMCC | R37 | 2 |
| 3 | Sobha Realty | R36 | 2 |
| 4 | Al Fardan Exchange | R35 | 2 |
| 5 | Dubai Internet City | R34 | 2 |
| 6 | InsuranceMarket.ae | R33 | 2 |
| 7 | Mall of the Emirates | R32 | 2 |
| 8 | Equiti | R31 | 2 |
| 9 | ONPASSIVE | R29 | 2 |
| 10 | Business Bay | R26 | 6 |
| 11 | Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | R25 | 6 |
| 12 | Financial Centre | R24 | 6 |
| 13 | Emirates Towers | R23 | 6 |
| 14 | World Trade Centre | R22 | 6 |
| 15 | Max | R21 | 6 |
| 16 | ADCB | R20 | 6 |
| 17 | BurJuman | R19/G26 | 6 |
| 18 | Union ← change trains here | R18/G20 | 5 |
| 19 | Baniyas Square | G21 | 5 |
| End | Gold Souq | G22 | 5 |
What this journey costs
| Card / ticket | Fare |
|---|---|
| Silver Nol / Blue (personal) | AED 7.50 |
| Gold Class (front cabin) | AED 15.00 |
| Red Ticket (standard) | AED 8.50 |
| Red Ticket (Gold) | AED 17.00 |
Regular travel on a Silver or Blue Nol card stops charging at the AED 14 daily cap - if you make this trip both ways plus another journey in one day, the cap usually kicks in. Details on the fares page, myths included.
First and last trains for this route
Stations open at 5:00 AM (Sunday 8:00 AM), and first trains dispatch from several points along each line at once - so your first departure from Ibn Battuta is within roughly ten minutes of opening. We publish estimates, not invented per-minute times: check the station screens or the S'hail app for the exact next train.
For the last train, work backwards from closing: this journey takes about 48 minutes including the change, so be through the gates at Ibn Battuta by around 10:42 PM on Monday-Sunday nights, or 11:42 PM on Friday nights (later close). Full table on the timings page.
Coming back?
The reverse trip is the same fare and time: Gold Souq to Ibn Battuta route guide.
More routes from Ibn Battuta
- Ibn Battuta to Airport Terminal 3
- Ibn Battuta to Airport Terminal 1
- Ibn Battuta to Centrepoint
- Ibn Battuta to City Centre Deira
- Ibn Battuta to Al Rigga
- Ibn Battuta to Union
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Frequently asked questions
Is the metro from Ibn Battuta to Gold Souq direct?
Almost - you change trains once at Union. The transfer is inside the paid area, takes a few minutes, and the whole trip counts as one fare.
How long does Ibn Battuta to Gold Souq take on the metro?
About 48 minutes for the 20-stop journey, including the change at Union. Trains run every 2-4 minutes at peak times and every 5-7 minutes off-peak, so waiting time barely changes the total.
How much does this journey cost?
AED 7.50 with a Silver or Blue Nol card (3 zones), AED 15.00 in Gold Class, and AED 8.50 on a paper Red Ticket. Cash is not accepted on board - buy or top up a card first.
When is the last metro from Ibn Battuta?
Be through the gates by around 10:42 PM most nights, or 11:42 PM on Fridays, to complete this 48-minute journey before the network closes. Gates stop admitting passengers shortly before the official closing time.
Can I take luggage on this route?
Yes - two pieces per passenger (one large + one carry-on size). There is no extra charge for luggage. See the luggage guide for size details and airport-station tips.
Route, fares and times are computed from our verified network dataset - the same data behind the interactive map. Journey time is an estimate; for live departures use the RTA S'hail app.