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How to Go to Dubai Festival City by Metro

Quick answer: Dubai Festival City (mall, IKEA, IMAGINE show) has no metro station yet. Best routes today: Red Line to GGICO + a 7–10 minute taxi, or the scenic option — Green Line to Al Jadaf and the marine crossing over the creek. A direct Blue Line station arrives in 2029.

GGICO station, nearest metro to Dubai Festival City

Option 1: Metro + Taxi (fastest)

  1. Red Line to GGICO (Al Garhoud side) — the closest station by road.
  2. Taxi to Festival City Mall: 7–10 minutes, AED 12–16. From City Centre Deira it's similar.

Option 2: Metro + Marine Crossing (most scenic)

  1. Green Line to Al Jadaf, then a short walk/taxi to Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station.
  2. Cross the creek by the RTA marine service to the Festival City side — a few dirhams on Nol, with skyline views, arriving beside the mall's waterfront. Check S'hail for the day's crossing times.

What's There

Festival City Mall anchors the district: IKEA and ACE (the reason half of Dubai makes this trip), a huge dining waterfront facing Festival Bay, and the free IMAGINE water-laser-fire show on the bay each evening — grab a promenade table before showtime.

Coming in 2029

The Blue Line runs straight through here: a Dubai Festival City station is under construction on the Creek-branch between Creek and Dubai Creek Harbour, turning today's taxi hop into a two-minute ride. Until then, GGICO + taxi is the dependable route — and for the neighbouring Creek Harbour district, see this guide.

Planning more journeys? Start from the latest Dubai Metro map — every line, station and fare zone on one page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nearest metro station to Dubai Festival City?

GGICO on the Red Line is closest by road (7–10 minute taxi). Al Jadaf on the Green Line works for the marine crossing from Al Jaddaf Marine Station to the Festival City waterfront.

Is there a boat to Dubai Festival City?

Yes — RTA marine services cross the creek between Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station and Festival City, payable with Nol. It's the most scenic approach; check timings in the S'hail app.

Will Dubai Festival City get a metro station?

Yes — a Dubai Festival City station on the Blue Line is under construction, opening with the line on 9 September 2029.

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Written by Shaz — Dubai-based SEO expert and blogger. Content compiled from official RTA and Etihad Rail announcements and public sources. Last updated: October 2026.