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Salah Al Din Metro Station is a Green Line station on the Dubai Metro, located on Salah Al Din Street in the Deira district. It carries the station code G19, sits in fare zone 5, and has been running since the Green Line opened on 9 September 2011. It’s best known as the closest metro stop to Reef Mall and Al Ghurair Centre.
Quick Facts About the Station
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Line | Green Line |
| Station code | G19 |
| Fare zone | Zone 5 |
| Opened | 9 September 2011 |
| Location | Salah Al Din Street, Deira |
| Nearest malls | Reef Mall (~450 m), Al Ghurair Centre (~500 m) |
| Red Line transfer | Union or BurJuman |
| Adjacent stations | Abu Baker Al Siddique, Union |
Where Is Salah Al Din Metro Station Located?
This station sits on Salah Al Din Street in Deira, one of Dubai’s oldest commercial districts, sandwiched between the Al Muraqqabat and Al Muteena neighborhoods. It’s an underground station, unlike many of the elevated stops further along the Green Line.
The area around it is dense with independent retail, budget hotels and older residential blocks rather than the glass-tower skyline associated with newer Dubai. It’s a working commercial neighborhood, not a tourist strip, so expect narrow footpaths and heavy foot traffic during shopping hours.
Which Metro Line Does Salah Al Din Serve?
Salah Al Din station is on the Green Line only — it does not have a direct Red Line platform. The Green Line runs 22.5 kilometres between Etisalat and Creek, covering 20 stations total, and Salah Al Din sits between Abu Baker Al Siddique and Union.
To reach Red Line destinations (Dubai Marina, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai International Airport), you need to change trains, not walk to a different platform at this station.
Where Do You Transfer to the Red Line?
You transfer at either Union or BurJuman station, both a few stops from Salah Al Din on the Green Line.
- Union: faster if you’re heading toward the airport or northern Red Line stops.
- BurJuman: better positioned for Bur Dubai and southbound Red Line destinations like Dubai Mall or Marina.
What’s Within Walking Distance of Salah Al Din Metro Station?
The two anchor destinations are Reef Mall, about 450 metres away via Exit 2, and Al Ghurair Centre, roughly 500 metres in the opposite direction. Both are walkable in under ten minutes, though Deira’s midday heat and crowded pavements make it a slower walk than the distance alone suggests.
| Destination | Approx. distance from station | Walk time | Best exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Mall | ~450 m | 6–8 min | Exit 2 |
| Al Ghurair Centre | ~500 m | 7–9 min | Exit 1 |
| Deira Clocktower | ~1 km | 12–15 min | Exit 1 |
| Gold Souk / Spice Souk | ~1.8 km (or 2 metro stops) | not recommended on foot | take metro to Al Ras / Baniyas Square |
| Union Metro Station (transfer) | 2 stops | — | ride the Green Line |
Which Exit Should You Use at Salah Al Din Metro Station?
- Going to Reef Mall or nearby hotels? Use Exit 2.
- Want Al Ghurair Centre, Carrefour or Centrepoint? Use Exit 1.
- Planning to visit Deira’s older souk area? Stay on the train two more stops toward Baniyas Square instead of walking — it’s faster.
How Do You Get to Dubai Mall or Burj Khalifa From Salah Al Din Metro Station?
You can’t get there directly — Salah Al Din is Green Line only, and Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa station is on the Red Line. Ride the Green Line to Union or BurJuman, switch platforms for the Red Line, and continue toward Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station. Budget roughly 40–50 minutes door to door including the transfer, longer at peak times.
What Facilities Does the Station Have?
Salah Al Din Station is fitted out like most mid-sized Dubai Metro stations:
- Escalators and lifts to platform level
- Staffed ticket office alongside self-service Nol machines
- Public toilets
- Small convenience store
- Currency exchange counter
- Taxi rank just outside
- Cycle parking for anyone commuting by bike
- Accessibility features: lifts, ramps and tactile guidance paths, in line with RTA’s standard across the network
What Are the Operating Hours and Train Frequency?
- Weekdays: trains run from early morning until around midnight
- Weekend nights: extended hours
- Frequency: every 3–8 minutes depending on time of day, with the shortest gaps during weekday rush hours
- Exact timings: check the RTA S’hail app, since first and last train times can shift slightly
How Much Does a Ride From Salah Al Din Metro Station Cost?
Fares are zone-based, and Salah Al Din sits in fare zone 5. A Nol card is required for travel — cash isn’t accepted on board. Exact fares change periodically, so it’s worth checking current zone pricing on the RTA’s official fare page before you travel.
FAQ
Is Salah Al Din Metro Station on the Red Line or Green Line?
It’s Green Line only. There’s no Red Line platform at this station — you’d need to transfer at Union or BurJuman to reach Red Line stops.
What mall is closest to Salah Al Din Metro Station?
Reef Mall is closest, about 450 metres away via Exit 2. Al Ghurair Centre is a similar distance in the other direction, via Exit 1.
What zone is Salah Al Din Metro Station in?
It’s in fare zone 5.
When did Salah Al Din Metro Station open?
It opened on 9 September 2011, as part of the original Green Line launch.
Can I walk to the Gold Souk from Salah Al Din Metro Station?
Not comfortably — it’s close to 2 kilometres away. It’s faster to stay on the Green Line for two more stops toward Baniyas Square or Al Ras and walk from there.
Is Salah Al Din Metro Station wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Like other Dubai Metro stations, it has lifts, ramps and tactile guidance paths built to RTA’s accessibility standard.
