Ibn Battuta

Ibn Battuta Station gives direct metro access to one of Dubai's landmark retail destinations. The city has made mall access a priority in its metro planning, recognising that malls function as community centres, entertainment venues and leisure destinations as much as shopping facilities. In some cases, air-conditioned walkways connect the station directly to the mall entrance.

Visiting by metro avoids significant parking challenges on peak shopping days, and the fully air-conditioned environment from train to mall entrance is a practical advantage given Dubai's climate for much of the year.

Station Overview

Ibn Battuta Station opened in 2010 on the Dubai Metro's Red Line. It is classified as Zone 2 under the NOL card fare system. The Dubai Metro is a fully automated, driverless system operating on elevated viaducts and underground sections, offering fast, reliable and air-conditioned travel across the city.

Lines and Connectivity

The Red Line connects Ibn Battuta to major destinations across Dubai. Red Line stations stretch from the UAE Exchange terminus in Jebel Ali through central Dubai to the Centrepoint terminus in the east. Green Line stations loop through Deira and Bur Dubai, connecting to the Red Line at Union and BurJuman.

Station Layout and Facilities

Ibn Battuta Station is a modern, fully air-conditioned facility in line with the Dubai Metro's system-wide standards. Facilities include toilets, ATMs, NOL card top-up machines and a staffed customer service point. Gold Class carriages (front of train) offer a premium seating option. Women and children have a dedicated carriage in the middle of each train, clearly marked on the platform.

Accessibility

Ibn Battuta Station has lifts, tactile paving, audio announcements and platform screen doors throughout, in line with the Dubai Metro's full accessibility standards. Step-free access is available between street level, the concourse and all platforms.

Travel Tips

• Get a NOL card (AED 25 including AED 19 credit) - it works on metro, bus, tram and marine transport across Dubai.
• Gold Class carriages at the front of the train require a Gold Class NOL card or ticket.
• The dedicated women and children's carriage is in the middle of the train - clearly marked on the platform floor.
• Metro hours: Saturday to Wednesday 05:30-24:00, Thursday 05:30-01:00, Friday 10:00-01:00.
• Eating, drinking and chewing gum are prohibited on the metro and at stations - fines apply.
• Download the RTA Dubai app for real-time arrivals and journey planning across all modes.

Nearby Attractions

Ibn Battuta Mall - one of the key destinations accessible from Ibn Battuta Station.

Discovery Gardens - one of the key destinations accessible from Ibn Battuta Station.

regional bus station - one of the key destinations accessible from Ibn Battuta Station.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Dubai Metro services at Ibn Battuta run Saturday to Wednesday 05:30-24:00, Thursday 05:30-01:00, and Friday 10:00-01:00. Rush hours are approximately 07:30-09:30 and 17:00-19:30 on weekdays. Mid-morning and early afternoon are the quietest periods for travel. Fridays and weekends see higher leisure traffic, particularly at mall, Marina and waterfront stations.