ADCB Metro Station (Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St)
ADCB Station (R20) on the Red Line sits on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street and is the front door to Al Karama — Dubai's beloved neighbourhood for street food, bargain shopping and everyday city life.
What's Around ADCB Station
- Karama Market & Shopping Complex — souvenirs, textiles and tailor shops, 5–10 minutes' walk into the district.
- Karama's food streets — legendary South Asian and Filipino restaurants at pocket-friendly prices.
- Zabeel Park (northern side) — walkable in cooler months; also reachable from Max Station, the nearest stop to the Dubai Frame.
- Bur Dubai / BurJuman — one stop north to the BurJuman interchange.
Station Layout & Exits
ADCB is an elevated station with exits on both sides of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street. Take the Karama-side exit for the market and restaurants; the opposite side serves Al Jafiliya-direction offices. Facilities include ticket machines, a ticket office, lifts and a footbridge crossing the busy road — use it rather than crossing at street level.
Fares & Connections
ADCB sits in the central fare zone: AED 3 covers nearby hops like BurJuman or World Trade Centre, AED 5 reaches the airport or Mall of the Emirates. Verify any trip on the fare calculator. Feeder buses from the station serve inner Karama and Mankhool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which metro station is best for Karama?
ADCB Station (R20) on the Red Line is Karama's main station, with the market, shopping complex and food streets a 5–10 minute walk from the Karama-side exit.
Is ADCB station close to Zabeel Park?
The northern gates of Zabeel Park are walkable from ADCB in cooler months, but Max Station (one stop south) is the closer stop for the park and the Dubai Frame.
Why is the station called ADCB?
Like many Dubai Metro stations, it carries a sponsor's name — Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), whose branch stands beside the station.