Al Qiyadah and Abu Hail are consecutive stations on Dubai Metro’s Green Line, so either can work as a starting point for trips across Dubai. Check the route direction and transfer at Union or BurJuman if your destination is on the Red Line.
- Al Qiyadah: Green Line station G16.
- Abu Hail: Green Line station G17, immediately after Al Qiyadah.
- From Telal Hotel Apartments: Al Qiyadah is about an 11-minute walk away and Abu Hail about a 14-minute walk away from this Dubai apartment hotel.
- Red Line transfers: Change at Union or BurJuman.
Choosing between Al Qiyadah and Abu Hail
Al Qiyadah and Abu Hail are neighboring Green Line stations, so choose the one that is more convenient for your starting point.
On the RTA station list, Al Qiyadah is G16 and Abu Hail is G17. The stations are consecutive, with Al Qiyadah immediately before Abu Hail. The Green Line runs between e& at G11 and Creek at G30, placing both stations on the same line.
For a simple choice, locate yourself on the map first, then use whichever station is closer to your starting point. If you are already at one of the two stations, you do not need to change trains to travel between them: they sit next to each other in the station sequence.
Using the Dubai Metro map to plan a trip
The Dubai Metro map shows Al Qiyadah and Abu Hail on the Green Line, along with the stations where you can transfer to the Red Line.
Start by finding your destination on the map and identifying its line. Then trace the Green Line from your departure station and check whether you can stay on it or need to transfer. Al Qiyadah is G16 and Abu Hail is G17; both lie between e& (G11) and Creek (G30).
Use the station codes as a quick way to confirm your position and direction. A destination on the Green Line may require no line change.
For a Red Line destination, plan to transfer at Union or BurJuman, the two Green Line interchange stations covered below. A day focused on the historic district can also be planned with this one-day Old Dubai itinerary from Al Qusais.
How do you reach central Dubai and change lines?
To reach Union from Al Qiyadah or Abu Hail, take the Green Line toward e&; to reach BurJuman, travel toward Creek.
Union is Green Line station G20 and connects the Green and Red lines. BurJuman is G26 and also serves as a transfer station between those lines. Once you reach either interchange, follow the Red Line for destinations served by it.
For Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall, the Red Line station is R25. From Al Qiyadah or Abu Hail, travel on the Green Line to Union or BurJuman and change to the Red Line. Checking the map before boarding helps you choose the interchange that fits your route.
Fares, nol cards and service checks
- Ticket
- AED 4 within one zone, AED 6 for two adjacent zones, and AED 8
Dubai Metro fares depend on the number of public-transport zones crossed, and you need to tap your nol card at the gates to enter and exit.
The RTA divides the fare system into seven zones. Its regular fare listings give these prices by ticket or card type:
- Silver nol: AED 3 within one zone, AED 5 for two adjacent zones, and AED 7.50 for more than two zones.
- Gold nol: AED 6 within one zone, AED 10 for two adjacent zones, and AED 15 for more than two zones.
- nol Red Ticket: AED 4 within one zone, AED 6 for two adjacent zones, and AED 8.50 for more than two zones.
- Gold nol Red Ticket: AED 8 within one zone, AED 12 for two adjacent zones, and AED 17 for more than two zones.
Keep at least AED 7.50 balance on a nol card to use the Metro. If you transfer between different transport modes, make the transfer within 30 minutes for the fare system to count it as one journey. Students and senior Emiratis and residents with concession nol cards receive a 50% Metro fare discount; People of Determination travel free.
Regular station hours are Monday to Thursday, 5:00 AM–12:00 AM; Friday, 5:00 AM–1:00 AM the next day; Saturday, 5:00 AM–12:00 AM; and Sunday, 8:00 AM–12:00 AM. The RTA says hours may change during holidays and special events, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Are Al Qiyadah and Abu Hail on the same Metro line?
Yes. Both are on the Green Line, and they are consecutive stations.
Where can you change from the Green Line to the Red Line?
Union and BurJuman are Green Line transfer stations for the Red Line.
Which station should you use for Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall?
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall is Red Line station R25. From either Al Qiyadah or Abu Hail, change from the Green Line at Union or BurJuman.
How do you get from Dubai International Airport to Telal Hotel Apartments?
For airport arrival logistics, this guide to getting to Telal Hotel Apartments from Dubai International Airport covers the hotel transfer.
How is the Metro fare calculated?
The fare depends on the number of zones crossed. Tap your nol card at the station gates when entering and exiting.