Dubai public transport from Al Qusais gives you a Green Line option for getting across the city, plus buses and connected journeys using nol. Telal Apartments, a hotel in Al Qusais, is about an 11-minute walk from Al Qiyadah Metro Station and about a 14-minute walk from Abu Hail Metro Station.
- Metro: Al Qusais station is on the Green Line.
- Interchanges: Union and BurJuman connect the Green and Red lines.
- Fares: Listed Silver nol fares range from AED 3 to AED 7.50, depending on zones crossed.
- Journey planning: RTA’s Wojhati provides departure, arrival, duration, fare and leg timetable details.
Starting a journey from Al Qusais
Al Qusais has Green Line service, and Al Qiyadah and Abu Hail are practical nearby station choices from Telal Hotel Apartments. The hotel is about a 6-minute drive from Al Qiyadah and about a 5-minute drive from Abu Hail; for walking, allow about 11 minutes and 14 minutes respectively.
Dubai International Airport is about a 29-minute drive from Telal Hotel Apartments; how to get there from Dubai International Airport can help you plan that arrival trip.
RTA divides public transport into seven fare zones, and nol fares depend on how many zones you cross.
A Silver nol fare is AED 3 within one zone, AED 5 across two adjacent zones, or AED 7.50 across more than two zones. The regular Red Ticket fares are AED 4, AED 6 and AED 8.50 for those same zone bands.
When to use the metro
The metro is useful when your trip follows the Green Line or connects with the Red Line at Union or BurJuman.
The Green Line runs between e& (G11) and Creek (G30), and the two interchange stations let you transfer between the lines. Al Qiyadah and Abu Hail are nearby station choices from Telal Hotel Apartments, with connections to plan around.
RTA’s regular station hours are Monday to Thursday from 05:00 to 00:00, Friday from 05:00 to 01:00 the next day, Saturday from 05:00 to 00:00, and Sunday from 08:00 to 00:00. A nol card needs at least AED 7.50 balance to check in for a metro journey.
A nol card also works on buses, Dubai Tram and RTA marine transport, as well as for paid parking and some other services. Hours, fares and service details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Buses, taxis and last-mile connections
Buses can fill in parts of a trip that do not line up with the metro. RTA’s Dubai Bus on Demand covers Al Qusais and offers a separately paid option: AED 5 per passenger per trip, AED 4 for each additional passenger on the same booking, or AED 7 per passenger for an interzone trip. You can book for up to six people.
For a metro-to-bus transfer to count as one journey, check in to the bus within 30 minutes after checking out of the metro. RTA gives a maximum journey duration of 180 minutes and allows up to three transfers under this arrangement.
For a route with several legs, RTA’s Wojhati journey planner returns departure and arrival details, duration, fare and timetable information for each leg. You can also use nol across metro, bus, tram and marine transport rather than arranging a separate payment for each of those modes.
Planning trips to Deira and central Dubai
For Deira and central Dubai, plan the route around your destination and the Green Line’s connection with the Red Line. From Telal Hotel Apartments, Deira Clocktower is about a 19-minute drive, while Dubai city centre is about a 22-minute drive.
For a day focused on historic districts and souks, combine your route planning with a one-day Old Dubai itinerary from Al Qusais. Check each leg in Wojhati so you can see the fare and timetable alongside your expected arrival.
FAQs
Which metro line serves Al Qusais?
Al Qusais station is on the Green Line as station G12. Dubai Airport Free Zone, the adjacent station, is G13.
Can nol be used for both metro and bus journeys?
Yes. Nol can be used on Dubai Metro and buses, along with Dubai Tram and RTA marine transport. A metro-to-bus transfer may count as one journey if you check in to the bus within 30 minutes of checking out of the metro.
How can you check bus schedules and route details?
Use RTA’s Wojhati journey planner for journey legs, timings and fares. For current bus schedules and updates when special timetables apply, RTA directs passengers to its S’hail application.