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How to get to Downtown Dubai by bus or metro?

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Directions to Downtown Dubai with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown Dubai

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How to get to Downtown Dubai by bus?

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How to get to Downtown Dubai by metro?

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Bus stations near Downtown Dubai

  • Burj Khalifa, the Palace Hotel - 1,11 min walk,
  • The Dubai Mall - 01,11 min walk,
  • Empire Heights Towers - 01,15 min walk,

Metro stations near Downtown Dubai

  • Burj Khalifa Metro Station,22 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown Dubai

  • F13,Dubai Mall Landside Metro Bus Stop,
  • 27,The Dubai Mall,
  • 29,Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Landside,
  • 28,Lamcy Plaza,
  • 81,Mall Of Emirates Metro Bus Stop,
  • F14,Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Landside,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Downtown Dubai?

    The closest stations to Downtown Dubai are:

    • Burj Khalifa, the Palace Hotel - 1 is 774 meters away, 11 min walk.
    • The Dubai Mall - 01 is 823 meters away, 11 min walk.
    • Empire Heights Towers - 01 is 1146 meters away, 15 min walk.
    • Burj Khalifa Metro Station is 1656 meters away, 22 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Downtown Dubai?

    These bus lines stop near Downtown Dubai: 27, 28, 29, 81, F13.

  • Which metro line stops near Downtown Dubai?

    M1

  • What’s the nearest metro station to Downtown Dubai?

    The nearest metro station to Downtown Dubai is Burj Khalifa Metro Station. It’s a 22 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Downtown Dubai?

    The nearest bus stops to Downtown Dubai are Burj Khalifa, the Palace Hotel - 1 and The Dubai Mall - 01. The closest one is a 11 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to Downtown Dubai?

    The M1 is the first metro that goes to Downtown Dubai. It stops nearby at 5:51 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to Downtown Dubai?

    The M1 is the last metro that goes to Downtown Dubai. It stops nearby at 12:29 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Downtown Dubai?

    The 28 is the first bus that goes to Downtown Dubai. It stops nearby at 5:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Downtown Dubai?

    The 28 is the last bus that goes to Downtown Dubai. It stops nearby at 1:10 AM.

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Public Transportation to Downtown Dubai

Wondering how to get to Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Downtown Dubai with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to Downtown Dubai in real time.

Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown Dubai? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Burj Khalifa; The Dubai Mall - 01; Empire Heights Towers - 01; Burj Khalifa Metro Station.

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Downtown Dubai

Metro lines with stations closest to Downtown Dubai

Bus lines with stations closest to Downtown Dubai

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