Mall of the Emirates Metro Station is one of Dubai's most-used metro stops — serving the iconic Mall of the Emirates (700+ stores, Ski Dubai, Magic Planet) and the surrounding Al Barsha residential district. The station is connected directly to the mall via an air-conditioned walkway from Exit 1, which is essential in summer when the 200-metre outdoor walk between metro and mall would be brutal. Tourists, residents, and commuters all converge here — expect ~80,000 daily passengers.
Quick facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Line | Red Line |
| Code | R32 |
| Adjacent stations | ← Equiti / Jumeirah Lakes Towers — Sharaf DG (Mashreq) → |
| Type | Elevated |
| Mall connection | Direct walkway to Mall of the Emirates (Carrefour level) |
| Exits | 4 (Exit 1-4) |
| Operating hours | 05:00–24:00 Sun-Thu; 05:00–01:00 Fri-Sat |
The 4 exits and what's at each
- Exit 1: Direct walkway to Mall of the Emirates — air-conditioned overhead bridge straight into the Carrefour level. The most-used exit by far.
- Exit 2: Sheikh Zayed Road feeder + bus stops (routes 81, 84, F12 to Marina, Internet City, Tecom). Taxi rank.
- Exit 3: Al Barsha residential — apartments, restaurants on Al Wasl Road, Aster Hospital, GEMS Wellington Primary School.
- Exit 4: Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates + back of the mall (north side, less crowded entry to the mall).
What's at Mall of the Emirates
- Ski Dubai — the Middle East's largest indoor ski resort. AED 220-360 daily pass.
- Magic Planet — kids' entertainment + arcade.
- VOX Cinemas + IMAX — 23 screens including IMAX and Theatre by Rhodes premium dining-cinema.
- 700+ stores — Apple, Zara, Carrefour Hyper, Balenciaga, Sephora, Harvey Nichols.
- Food — Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang's, Texas Roadhouse, plus 30+ casual options.
- Hotels attached: Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Sheraton Mall of the Emirates.
- Hours: 10:00–24:00 Sun-Wed, 10:00–01:00 Thu-Sat.
Travel times from Mall of the Emirates
| To | Time |
|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall | 14 min |
| Dubai Marina (DMCC) | 10 min |
| Ibn Battuta Mall | 16 min |
| BurJuman | 19 min |
| Expo 2020 / DIP | 22 min |
| DXB Airport (T1/T3) | 32 min |
| Al Ghubaiba | 23 min (via Green Line at BurJuman) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Mall of the Emirates Metro to Ski Dubai?
Exit 1 → covered walkway to Carrefour level → follow signs to Ski Dubai (Sheraton wing of mall, top floor of the snow complex). About 10 min total.
Is Mall of the Emirates connected directly to the metro?
Yes — Exit 1 of MoE Metro is an air-conditioned overhead walkway that drops you straight into the mall at the Carrefour level. No need to step outside.
What's the closest hotel to Mall of the Emirates Metro?
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates and Sheraton Mall of the Emirates are both physically attached to the mall, ~5 min walk via Exit 4 or through the mall.
Can I walk to Marina from Mall of the Emirates Metro?
Not really — Marina is 5 km away (35-min walk in heat). Take the metro one stop east to Mashreq, or 5 stops to DAMAC Properties / DMCC for direct Marina access. Total: 10 min by metro.
What time does Mall of the Emirates open?
10:00 AM daily. Closing: midnight Sunday-Wednesday, 1 AM Thursday-Saturday. Some restaurants stay open until 2 AM. Carrefour Hyper opens at 9 AM.