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Al Gubaiba Metro Station (G24): Green Line Guide 2026 Metro Station
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Al Gubaiba Metro Station is G24 on Dubai Metro's Green Line, in fare Zone 6. It is a major Old Dubai transport hub beside Al Ghubaiba Bus Station and marine services on Dubai Creek.
| Detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Official station name | Al Gubaiba |
| Common area spelling | Al Ghubaiba |
| Code | G24 |
| Line | Green Line |
| Fare zone | 6 |
| Opened | 9 September 2011 |
| Station type | Underground |
| Adjacent stations | Al Ras (G23) and Sharaf DG (G25) |
Why use Al Gubaiba Station?
The station is useful for:
- Al Ghubaiba Bus Station
- Al Ghubaiba Marine Transport Station
- traditional abra and ferry connections
- Al Shindagha historic district
- Al Fahidi and Bur Dubai waterfront destinations
- intercity and local bus connections
The Metro spelling is Al Gubaiba, while many road, bus and marine references use Al Ghubaiba. They refer to the same transport area.
Metro timings
| Day | Metro network hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 5:00 am–12:00 midnight |
| Friday | 5:00 am–1:00 am next day |
| Saturday | 5:00 am–12:00 midnight |
| Sunday | 8:00 am–12:00 midnight |
Exact G24 departures vary. Check the official RTA timetable and marine or intercity schedules separately.
Green Line directions
- Towards e&: Al Ras, Gold Souq, Baniyas Square, Union, Stadium and Al Qusais.
- Towards Creek: Sharaf DG, BurJuman, Oud Metha, Dubai Healthcare City and Creek.
- Change to the Red Line at BurJuman or Union.
Bus, abra and ferry connections
Al Ghubaiba is one of Dubai's most important multimodal hubs. Bus and marine departures do not all share the same entrance, so allow walking and wayfinding time.
RTA services can include:
- local Dubai buses
- intercity coaches
- creek abras
- ferries and other scheduled marine routes
Check the exact platform, marine station and service in S'hail or the RTA timetable. Marine operations can change because of weather.
Nol fares
| Zones crossed | Silver nol fare |
|---|---|
| Within one zone | AED 3 |
| Two adjacent zones | AED 5 |
| More than two zones | AED 7.50 |
Metro and many RTA services accept nol, but marine and intercity fares can differ. Confirm the payment method for the specific service.
Facilities and accessibility
The underground station provides ticket machines, nol top-up, lifts, escalators, toilets and staff support. Step-free access is available, though the wider transfer between Metro, bus and marine facilities involves outdoor movement.
Nearby attractions
- Al Shindagha Museum district
- Heritage Village area
- Dubai Creek waterfront
- Textile Souk and Al Fahidi, depending on walking route
- Meena Bazaar and Bur Dubai shops
- traditional abra routes towards Deira
For luggage or mobility needs, allow extra transfer time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Al Gubaiba the same as Al Ghubaiba?
Yes. RTA's Metro map uses Al Gubaiba; the surrounding bus and marine hub commonly uses Al Ghubaiba.
What is the station code?
G24.
Can I catch an abra nearby?
Yes. Marine stations and traditional creek crossings are in the wider Al Ghubaiba waterfront area.
Is there an intercity bus station?
Yes, Al Ghubaiba Bus Station is beside the Metro area. Check the current route and bay.
Does it connect directly to the Red Line?
No. Change at BurJuman or Union.
See our guides to Dubai Spice Souk and Dubai Museum.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Verify live Metro, bus and marine schedules before travel.