Jabal Ali metro station is one of the great transport hubs of the Dubai metro line. It was initially known as Nakheel and Harbor Towers. Among the three metro stations including Centrepoint metro statio and Etisalat, this one also provides a dedicated park and rides to the passengers.

The station was opened on the Red Line but later it was connected with the branch line on June 01, 2021.  There are two platforms for the metro station, one is the island platform on the Red Line and the other is the side platform on the Branch Line. 

locatoin Jabal Ali Metro Station

The station was built as a western terminus of the Red Line However, an extension was built to the Ibn Battuta Mall on April 30, 2010. The station, located in Dubai’s southwest, offers a distinct border to the city’s built-up areas, notably Jumeirah Lake Towers and the Dubai Marina.

Check out the Location, Code & Zone for Jabal Ali Metro Station

While traveling by means of Dubai Metro, I always ensure that in which location the metro station is found. It helps commuters know which nearby areas they can explore by knowing the location of the station. Moreover, the knowledge of fare zones helps to calculate the fare of passengers to different metro stations.

LocationNorth of Exit 29, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
LineRed line, Route 2020
Station code38
Fare zone2
Prior stationIbn Battuta towards UAE Exchange, The Gardens towards Expo 2020
Subsequent stationDMCC towards Centrepoint
Transfer stationNo
Dubai Tram connectionNo
Previous nameNakheel Harbour and Tower
TypeElevated
OpenedSeptember 09, 2009

World Class Amenities & Top-Notch Facilities

Unlike other metro stations on the Red Line the Jabal Ali Station also contains world-class amenities and facilities. There are a lot of facilities that make the journey convenient and comfortable for the passengers.

locatoin Jabal Ali Metro Station Facilities

You will find the station fully air-conditioned along with the rest rooms including real-time screen displays in it. These screens provide the schedule for the arrival and departure of the trains. You can check the arrival and dismissal schedule of trains on the panels.

Like each metro station, the Jabal Ali also contains information desks where the dedicated staff provides information.  To take the snacks and drinks, the station contains a convenience store from which you can buy anything you want. The adjacent station which the passengers can approach on the Branch Line contains the DMCC metro station and Ibn Battuta Metro Station.

Sightseeing Attractions and Luxurious Hotels 

There are a lot of sightseeing attractions to cover near Jabal Ali and the luxurious hotels. Along with the attractions, the station also contains parks & beaches, Golf clubs, and cinemas. The famous attractions include Switch Bowling, Madame Tussauds, and the Ain Dubai observation wheel.

hotel near Jabal Ali Metro Station

If you want to observe the best parks of Dubai, you can explore the JLT Park and JVT District 1 Park in the vicinity of the metro station. The luxurious hotels contain JA Lake view hotel, JA Palm Tree Hotel, JA Beach Hotel, and Trinity Holiday Homes. These hotels lie within about 4.7 kilometers of the station.

Last Words

The fully equipped Jabal Ali metro station on the Red Line of the metro network is famous for providing a convenient journey. Travelers can easily save their budget to explore the different parts of Dubai by using the metro stations. However, the management gave an extension to the Red Line from Jabal Ali to Expo 2020 metro station on June 1st, 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jabal Ali Metro Station

How many tracks and platforms are included in the Jabal Ali station?

There are two platforms in the station, one on the Red Line and the other is the Branch Line. Moreover, three tracks are made on the station, two on the Red Line and one on the branch line.

When was the Jabal Ali station opened?

The Jabal Ali station was first opened to the public on September 09, 2009, on the Red Line and on June 01, 2021, on the Branch line of the Dubai metro.

What is the station code for the Jabal Ali metro station?

The station code for the Jabal Ali metro station is 38 and the fare zone is 2. Each passenger should know the fare zone to make fare collection an easier process.

Is there any parking area in the vicinity of the Jabal Ali station?

Yes, the station provides a parking area for the passengers to park their cars and the parking is free for the metro users.

To which station the Platform 1 leads the trains from the Jabal Ali metro station?

Platform 1 leads the trains from Jabal Ali to many stations including Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, Union, Equiti, BurJuman, and Centrepoint metro stations.