How to Go to Dubai Creek Harbour by Metro? A 2026 Guide
Quick answer: Dubai Creek Harbour has no Metro station yet. The public-transport route is the Green Line to Creek station (G30) in Al Jaddaf, then a short walk to Al Jaddaf Marine Station and the CR11 abra across the water to Dubai Creek Harbour. CR11 runs every day from about 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, usually every 15 minutes, and costs AED 2 a trip. A Blue Line station inside Creek Harbour is under construction for 2029.
Your options for reaching Dubai Creek Harbour
| Route | How it works | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro + CR11 abra | Green Line to Creek station, walk to Al Jaddaf Marine Station, abra to Creek Harbour | Metro fare + AED 2 | Cheapest public-transport trip |
| Metro + taxi | Metro to Creek or a nearby station, then a taxi across the bridge | Metro fare + metered taxi | Luggage, late arrivals, destinations far from the marina |
| Festival City + CR9 abra | Weekend abra from Dubai Festival City Marine Station | AED 2 | Saturday and Sunday evenings from the Festival City side |
| Taxi or ride-hailing all the way | Direct by road | Metered fare | Door-to-door trips and groups |
| Blue Line (from 2029) | Planned Emaar Properties Station inside Creek Harbour | Standard Metro fares expected | Future direct Metro access |
Step by step: Metro and CR11 abra
- Board the Green Line towards Creek. If you start on the Red Line, change to the Green Line at Union or BurJuman.
- Get off at Creek station (G30), the last stop on the Green Line, in Al Jaddaf.
- Follow the signs and walk to Al Jaddaf Marine Station on the creek-side.
- Board the CR11 abra to Dubai Creek Harbour Marine Station. Pay AED 2 with your nol card or at the station.
- From Dubai Creek Harbour Marine Station, walk along the promenade to your building, restaurant or Creek Beach.
Creek station and Creek Harbour sit on opposite sides of the water, so do not expect to walk straight across; the abra is the shortest public link. For a Metro route map, see our Dubai Metro map.
CR11 abra timetable (Al Jaddaf and Creek Harbour)
This is RTA’s published CR11 timetable from its September 2026 abra schedule.
Al Jaddaf to Dubai Creek Harbour
| Day | First and last abra | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 07:00 to 23:00 | Every 15 minutes |
| Friday | 07:00 to 23:00 | Every 15 minutes; no trips from 12:30 to 13:30 |
| Saturday | 07:00 to 23:00 | Every 15 minutes until 22:00, then every 20 minutes |
| Sunday | 07:00 to 23:00 | Every 15 minutes until 22:30, then every 10 minutes |
Dubai Creek Harbour to Al Jaddaf
| Day | First and last abra | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 07:00 to 23:30 | Every 15 minutes until 22:45, then about every 45 minutes |
| Friday | 07:00 to 23:30 | Every 15 minutes; no trips from 12:30 to 13:30; every 30 minutes after 22:45 |
| Saturday | 07:00 to 23:30 | Every 15 minutes until 22:00, then every 20 to 50 minutes |
| Sunday | 07:00 to 23:30 | Every 15 minutes until 22:30, then the last trip at 23:30 |
Late in the evening the gaps get longer, so check the next departure on the station board before you sit down for dinner, and leave time to reach the Metro before it closes.
Fares and payment
| Leg | Fare | Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Metro (Silver class, nol) | AED 3 within one zone, AED 5 across two zones, AED 7.50 across more than two zones | nol card, tapped in and out |
| Dubai Metro (Gold class) | Double the Silver fare | Gold nol card |
| CR11, CR9 or BM2 abra | AED 2 per trip, one way | nol card or station ticketing |
| Abra charter | AED 300 or AED 580 per hour (up to 20 passengers) | Booked through RTA |
Keep enough nol balance for both legs and the return. Our guides to recharging a nol card and checking your nol balance cover top-ups, and you can also add nol to Samsung Wallet to tap with your phone.
Dubai Metro operating hours
| Day | Metro hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 05:00 to 00:00 (midnight) |
| Friday | 05:00 to 01:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 05:00 to 00:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 to 00:00 |
On a Sunday the first Metro is at 8:00 AM, but the first CR11 abra is at 7:00 AM, so an early Sunday trip needs a taxi or bus to Al Jaddaf. More detail: Dubai Metro timings.
Weekend boat from Dubai Festival City (CR9)
If you are on the Festival City side, the CR9 abra links Dubai Festival City Marine Station with Dubai Creek Harbour on Saturdays and Sundays only, from about 4:00 PM to 11:45 PM, every 20 minutes. It does not run Monday to Friday.
| Route | Between | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR11 | Al Jaddaf and Dubai Creek Harbour | Every day | About 07:00 to 23:30 |
| CR9 | Dubai Festival City and Dubai Creek Harbour | Saturday and Sunday | About 16:00 to 23:45 |
| BM2 | Al Jaddaf and Dubai Festival City | Every day | About 07:00 to 23:45 |
BM2 does not stop at Creek Harbour, but it lets you combine Festival City, Al Jaddaf and Creek Harbour in one evening.
Taking a taxi from the Metro
A taxi is the simplest last leg if you have luggage, arrive after the last abra or are heading to a building away from the marina. Take the Metro to Creek station and pick up a taxi there, or use ride-hailing apps. Fares depend on traffic and the exact pickup point, so check the estimate in the app rather than relying on an old fixed price.
The future Dubai Creek Harbour Metro station (Blue Line)
The Dubai Metro Blue Line, scheduled to open in 2029, will include a station inside Dubai Creek Harbour. Emaar holds the naming rights, so it will be called the Emaar Properties Station.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | About 74 metres, promoted as the world’s tallest Metro station |
| Size | About 11,000 square metres |
| Design capacity | Up to 160,000 passengers a day |
| Line | Blue Line, with connections to the Red and Green Lines |
| Last-mile links | Buses, taxis and bicycle stands planned |
| Opening | 2029, with the Blue Line |
Until then, Creek station plus the CR11 abra remains the public-transport route.
Things to do at Dubai Creek Harbour
- Creek Beach, a waterfront beach area with cafes and views of the skyline.
- Creek Marina promenade, the waterfront walk where the abras arrive.
- Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, the protected wetland next to the district, known for its flamingos.
- Evening skyline views across the creek towards Downtown Dubai.
Planning tips
- Check the return abra and the last Metro together: the last CR11 back to Al Jaddaf is around 23:30 and the Metro stops at midnight (1:00 AM on Fridays).
- Friday lunchtime has a one-hour break in CR11 service from 12:30 to 13:30.
- Planning a weekend evening from Festival City? Use CR9, which only runs Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings.
- Use the RTA journey planner or S’hail app on your travel date; marine schedules can change for holidays, events and weather.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Metro station at Dubai Creek Harbour?
Not yet. The nearest station is Creek (G30) on the Green Line in Al Jaddaf. A Blue Line station inside Creek Harbour is due in 2029.
Which Metro station is closest to Dubai Creek Harbour?
Creek station on the Green Line. From there, walk to Al Jaddaf Marine Station and take the CR11 abra.
How much is the abra to Dubai Creek Harbour?
AED 2 per person, one way, on CR11 from Al Jaddaf or CR9 from Festival City.
What time is the last abra from Dubai Creek Harbour?
CR11 back to Al Jaddaf runs until about 23:30 every day, with longer gaps after about 22:45.
Can I use my nol card on the abra?
Yes. RTA abras accept nol, as well as station ticketing.
Is there a bus to Dubai Creek Harbour?
RTA’s published route list does not show a regular bus terminating in Creek Harbour. Use the Metro and abra, or a taxi, and check the journey planner for any current bus option.
When will the Blue Line open?
RTA’s schedule is 2029. The Creek Harbour stop will be the Emaar Properties Station.
Timetables, fares and routes were checked against RTA’s published Metro information and its September 2026 abra timetable on 20 October 2026.
