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Discovery Gardens Metro Station (R71) – Red Line

Discovery Gardens station serves one of Dubai's largest affordable residential communities, dramatically cutting commute times for thousands of residents.

Station codeR71
LineRed Line
Fare zoneZone 1
StructureElevated / at grade
Discovery Gardens Metro Station (R71) on the Dubai Metro Red Line

What's Near Discovery Gardens Station

Fares from Discovery Gardens

Journeys from Discovery Gardens cost AED 3 within its zone, AED 5 to an adjacent zone, and AED 7.50 for longer journeys with a Nol Silver card. Gold Class is double; the daily cap is AED 14 in standard class. Get the exact price for your trip with the Dubai Metro fare calculator.

Timings

Trains serve Discovery Gardens throughout standard metro hours: Mon–Thu & Sat 5:00 am–12:00 am, Fri until 1:00 am, Sun from 8:00 am. Peak-hour frequency is every 3–5 minutes. To see where Discovery Gardens sits on the network, open the Dubai Metro map 2026.

Facilities

Like all Dubai Metro stations, Discovery Gardens is fully air-conditioned with ticket machines, a ticket office, gates supporting Nol cards, lifts and escalators, tactile guidance paths and accessible boarding. Feeder buses and taxis serve the station entrances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which line is Discovery Gardens metro station on?

Discovery Gardens (station code R71) is on the Dubai Metro Red Line.

Which fare zone is Discovery Gardens station in?

Discovery Gardens is in RTA fare zone 1. A journey within the zone costs AED 3 with a Nol Silver card; crossing to an adjacent zone costs AED 5, and longer trips AED 7.50.

What is near Discovery Gardens metro station?

Key places near Discovery Gardens include: Discovery Gardens clusters; Jebel Ali Village; Al Furjan Pavilion (bus).

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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.