Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 3.00
Journey Time
14 min
Stations
6
Transfers
1
Metro vs Taxi - Gold Souq to City Centre Deira
AED 3.00
14 min
Fixed fare
Best value โ~AED 24
14โ20 min
Traffic dependent
Taxi estimate based on RTA metered rate (AED 12 base + AED 1.96/km). Actual fare may vary.
Tips for your journey
- Just 2 stops on the Green Line - a quick and easy journey.
- Deira City Centre has a direct covered entrance from the station.
- Great for combining a souq visit with mall shopping.
Your Journey Route
6 stations
Transfer at Union
Green Line
Transfer to Red Line
Red Line
Fare Details
All ticket types and pricing information
Silver Nol CardAED 3.00
Gold ClassAED 6.00
Standard Ticket (Red)AED 4.00
Gold Class Ticket (Red)AED 8.00
Concessionary (Blue Nol)AED 1.50
Zones Crossed1
Children under 5 years travel for free.
People of Determination receive a 50% discount with a special Blue Nol card.
Daily cap for Silver Nol Card: AED 14.00
Bus transfers within 30 minutes of exiting metro/tram are free with a Nol card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about traveling from Gold Souq to City Centre Deira
- Board at Gold Souq Station (Green Line) and ride to Union, then transfer to reach City Centre Deira Station (Red Line). The journey covers 6 stations and takes approximately 14 minutes.
- A Silver Nol card costs AED 3.00 for this journey, and Gold Class costs AED 6.00. Paper Red Ticket users pay AED 4.00 standard or AED 8.00 for Gold Class. Blue Nol concessionary card holders (students, seniors, People of Determination) pay AED 1.50.
- Yes. This route requires one transfer at Union. Follow the platform signage to switch lines, and allow a few extra minutes for the walk between platforms.
- The trip takes approximately 14 minutes and covers around 6 km, including transfer time and boarding. Actual travel time can vary slightly depending on train frequency and how busy the stations are.
- Gold Souq and City Centre Deira are in the same fare zone, so this journey is charged at the lowest single-zone rate.
- Yes. Any Nol card (Silver, Gold, or Blue) works in both directions on the Dubai Metro network. Just tap in and out as normal, the fare is calculated the same way regardless of direction.
- Check the Dubai Metro timings page or the RTA app for live schedules. Standard service runs 5:00 AM to midnight Saturday to Wednesday, until 1:00 AM on Thursday and Friday, and from 8:00 AM to midnight on Sunday. Timings may change during Ramadan and public holidays.
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Estimated route distance is 6 km. Journey time includes line travel plus transfer buffer. Actual time may vary slightly with waiting and station walking distance.
Near City Centre Deira Station
Deira City Centre
Shopping ยท 2 min walk
Hyatt Regency Dubai
Hotel ยท 10 min walk
Deira Waterfront
Landmark ยท 15 min walk
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