Dubai Internet City Metro Station (DIC) sits in the heart of TECOM — the cluster of free zones home to 1,600+ tech, media, education, and design companies. It also serves the Dubai Tram (interchange to Dubai Marina, JBR, Knowledge Village, Media City). Microsoft, Oracle, Google, IBM, Cisco, HP, Dell — all have offices within a 5-minute walk. The station is a daily commute hub for ~50,000 tech workers.
Quick facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Line | Red Line |
| Code | R52 (post-2020 renumbering) |
| Adjacent stations | ← Damac Properties — Mashreq (Sharaf DG) → |
| Tram interchange | Yes — Dubai Tram via covered walkway (~3 min) |
| Type | Elevated |
| Free zones served | Dubai Internet City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City |
| Operating hours | 05:00–24:00 Sun-Thu; 05:00–01:00 Fri-Sat |
Exits and what's near each
- Exit 1: TECOM Building 1, 2, 3 — Microsoft Gulf, Oracle, IBM, Dell, Cisco offices.
- Exit 2: Dubai Tram interchange (Palm Jumeirah / Marina / JBR direction). Crowne Plaza Dubai-Internet City + The Address Hotels.
- Exit 3: Sheikh Zayed Road feeder — buses 8, 88, F11 to Marina, Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road business district.
- Exit 4: Dubai Knowledge Park — Heriot-Watt University, Synergy University, INSEAD MENA campus.
Tram interchange — how it works
DIC is one of two metro/tram interchange stations (the other is Jumeirah Lakes Towers). From DIC Metro Exit 2, walk through the covered walkway (~3 min) to Internet City Tram Station. The same Nol card works on both — no extra fare for the interchange.
Tram destinations from here:
- Palm Jumeirah (5 min) — connects to Palm Monorail at Palm Jumeirah Tram station.
- Knowledge Village (3 min) — universities and language schools.
- Media City (5 min) — TV networks (MBC, OSN), Twofour54, ad agencies.
- Marina Towers (8 min) — Marina Mall, Marina Walk.
- JBR / The Beach (12 min) — beach, restaurants, Bluewaters Island bridge.
Travel times from Dubai Internet City
| To | Time |
|---|---|
| Mall of the Emirates | 14 min |
| Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall | 22 min |
| BurJuman | 27 min |
| Dubai International Airport (T1/T3) | 40 min |
| Expo 2020 / DIP | 22 min |
| Marina (via tram) | ~10 min including transfer |
| JBR Beach (via tram) | ~14 min including transfer |
Frequently Asked Questions
What major companies are at Dubai Internet City Metro?
Microsoft, Oracle, Google, IBM, Cisco, HP, Dell, SAP, LinkedIn, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Schneider Electric, Huawei — all have GCC HQs in TECOM buildings within 5-min walk from Exit 1.
Does the Dubai Tram connect to Internet City Metro?
Yes — Exit 2 leads via a covered 3-minute walkway to Internet City Tram Station. The same Nol card works on both, no extra charge for the interchange.
How do I get from Internet City Metro to Marina?
Two options: (1) Stay on Red Line — get off at DAMAC Properties or DMCC stations. (2) Switch to Dubai Tram at DIC and ride 8 min to Marina Towers — drops you closer to Marina Walk and Marina Mall.
Is Dubai Knowledge Park near Internet City Metro?
Yes — Knowledge Park is 5 minutes walk from DIC Metro Exit 4. Many universities are based there: Heriot-Watt University, Middlesex University Dubai, INSEAD MENA, Synergy University.
Are there hotels near Dubai Internet City Metro?
Yes — Crowne Plaza Dubai-Internet City and The Address Dubai Marina are within walking distance via Exit 2. Other nearby: Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers (1 metro stop), Mövenpick Hotel JLT.