Etisalat Metro Station is the eastern terminus of the Green Line in Al Qusais, Dubai. It's one of two stations in Dubai with a free 800-space commuter car park — the most popular daily-driver alternative to paying for parking in central Dubai. From here, daily commuters from Sharjah and northern Dubai park, ride 30 min to BurJuman or Burj Khalifa, then take 30 min back. The station also connects to an intercity bus terminal with frequent services to Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.
Quick facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Line | Green Line |
| Position | Eastern terminus |
| Code | G31 |
| Adjacent stations | ← Al Qusais — (terminus) → |
| Type | Elevated |
| Free commuter parking | Yes — ~800 spaces, 24/7. Tap Nol card to enter. |
| Intercity bus terminal | Yes — to Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Fujairah |
| Operating hours | 05:00–24:00 Sun-Thu; 05:00–01:00 Fri-Sat |
Free commuter parking — how it works
Etisalat Metro has Dubai's largest free park-and-ride facility — about 800 covered + uncovered spaces. The system:
- Drive into the parking entrance off Al Qusais Road.
- Tap your Nol card at the boom barrier to enter.
- Park anywhere available (covered spaces are first-come).
- Walk to the metro station entrance (~3 min).
- On return: tap Nol again at the exit barrier. Free as long as you've used the metro on the same Nol card.
Catch: if you don't tap into the metro between entering and exiting the car park, you're charged AED 25 for parking. So this only works for actual metro commuters.
The other free park-and-ride station is Centrepoint on the Red Line (eastern terminus). Same system.
Intercity buses — connecting to other Emirates
The Etisalat bus terminal (next to the metro, served by Exit 1) runs frequent intercity services. These are RTA-operated, AED 25-50 per trip:
- E303 to Sharjah Al Jubail Bus Station — every 15-30 min, 25 min ride, AED 25.
- E306 to Sharjah City Centre — every 30 min, AED 25.
- E311 to Ajman Bus Station — every 60 min, AED 30.
- E700 to Fujairah Bus Station — 5 daily, ~3-hour ride, AED 50.
- E601 to Ras Al Khaimah Bus Station — 4 daily, ~2-hour ride, AED 30.
Buy tickets at the kiosk (cash or Nol card) or via the RTA Dubai app. Buses are AC, with Wi-Fi and luggage racks.
Travel times from Etisalat
| To | Time | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Union (Red Line interchange) | 14 min | Green direct |
| BurJuman (Red Line interchange) | 22 min | Green direct |
| Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall | 34 min | Green → Red |
| DXB Airport (T1/T3) | 22 min | Green → Red at Union |
| Mall of the Emirates | 44 min | Green → Red at BurJuman |
| Dubai Marina (DMCC) | 50 min | Green → Red at BurJuman |
| Al Ghubaiba | 33 min | Green direct |
What's around Etisalat Metro
- Etisalat HQ (the company offices that lend the station its name).
- Reef Mall Al Qusais — small mall with Carrefour Express, food court. ~5 min walk.
- Al Qusais residential — affordable apartments, popular for South Asian and Filipino communities.
- Aster Hospital Al Qusais — major multi-specialty hospital. ~10 min walk.
- Park Plaza Hotel + ibis Mall of the Emirates — for visitors near the bus terminal.
- Schools: Indian High School Al Qusais, Habitat Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is parking free at Etisalat Metro Station?
Yes — Etisalat is one of two free park-and-ride metro stations in Dubai (the other is Centrepoint on the Red Line). About 800 spaces, 24/7 free as long as you tap into the metro between entering and exiting the lot. Otherwise AED 25 charge applies.
Where do Sharjah buses leave from at Etisalat?
From the bus terminal at Exit 1, adjacent to the metro. Routes E303 and E306 go to Sharjah every 15-30 min. AED 25 per trip. Buy tickets at the kiosk or via the RTA Dubai app.
How long is the metro from Etisalat to Burj Khalifa?
34 minutes total: 22 min on the Green Line to BurJuman, 3-min line change, 9 min on the Red Line to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall.
Is Etisalat the last stop on the Green Line?
Yes — eastern terminus of the Green Line. The other end is Al Ghubaiba in Bur Dubai. Total Green Line ride end-to-end: 33 min.
Can I park overnight at Etisalat Metro?
The car park closes when the metro stops running (24:00 Sun-Thu, 01:00 Fri-Sat). Vehicles left overnight get clamped or towed in the morning. Use private hotel parking if you need 24-hour parking.