What is the cheapest way to get from Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai?

The cheapest way to get from Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai is to drive which costs AED 5 - AED 8 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai?

The fastest way to get from Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs AED 30 - AED 40.

Is there a direct bus between Al Garhoud and Downtown Dubai?

No, there is no direct bus from Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai. However, there are services departing from Dubai Civil Aviation College 1 and arriving at Dubai Mall Bus Stop 7 via Al Jafiliya Bus Station 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Al Garhoud and Downtown Dubai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Airport Terminal Metro Station station and arriving at Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2 station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai?

The distance between Al Garhoud and Downtown Dubai is 14 km. The road distance is 12.4 km.

How do I travel from Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai without a car?

The best way to get from Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai without a car is to subway which takes 25 min and costs AED 5 - AED 8.

How long does it take to get from Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai?

The subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2 takes 25 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai bus from?

Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, depart from Dubai Civil Aviation College 1 station.

Where do I catch the Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai train from?

Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai train services, operated by Dubai RTA, depart from Airport Terminal Metro Station.

Where does the Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai bus arrive?

Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, arrive at Al Jafiliya Bus Station 5.

Where does the Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai train arrive?

Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai train services, operated by Dubai RTA, arrive at Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2.

Can I drive from Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai?

Yes, the driving distance between Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai is 12 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai.

Where can I stay near Downtown Dubai?

There are 17160+ hotels available in Downtown Dubai.

Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2subway MRed2 / ...
25 min
AED 5–8
Bus, line 27 bus
1. Take the bus from Dubai Civil Aviation College 1 to Al Jafiliya Bus Station 5bus 32C
2. Take the bus from Al Jafiliya Bus Station 3 to Dubai Mall Bus Stop 7bus 27 / ...
50 min
AED 6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubaitaxi 12.4 km
12 min
AED 30–40
Drive 12.4 km
1. Drive from Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubaicar 12.4 km
12 min
AED 5–8

Al Garhoud to Downtown Dubai by subway

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Distance: 14.5 km
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Al Garhoud, United Arab Emirates and Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates?

Dubai RTA operates a subway from Airport Terminal Metro Station to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost AED 5–8 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dubai Civil Aviation College 1 to Dubai Mall Bus Stop 7 via Al Jafiliya Bus Station 3 in around 50 min.

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