Dubai Investment Park is the metro station for one of Dubai’s biggest industrial and business zones — and one of only two underground stations on the Route 2020 branch. If you work in DIP, live in the Green Community, or are heading to Expo City Dubai from the industrial south, this is your stop.
This guide covers the station’s location, platforms, bus connections, timings and fares — plus how it fits into the Route 2020 branch.
Station Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Station code | R74 |
| Line | Red Line — Route 2020 branch |
| Fare zone | 1 |
| Type | Underground (one of two on Route 2020) |
| Opened | 1 June 2021 |
| Neighbouring stations | Jumeirah Golf Estates ← → Expo 2020 (terminus) |
| Size | 27,000 sqm; 226 metres long; capacity ~13,900 riders/hour at peak |
| Interchange | No — nearest interchange: BurJuman/Union via Jabal Ali transfer |
| Location | Green Community, Dubai Investment Park |
Where the Station Sits
The station is located at the Green Community in Dubai Investment Park (DIP) — a vast mixed-use zone of warehouses, logistics hubs, offices and residential communities in Dubai’s southwest. It is an underground station, unusual for this stretch of the network, with bus stops, a taxi drop-off zone and disabled parking at street level.
Platforms & Directions
- Platform 1 (northbound): toward Jabal Ali → Centrepoint — for the Marina, malls, Downtown, Deira and the airport
- Platform 2 (southbound): toward Expo 2020 — one stop to the terminus at Expo City Dubai
Important: at Jabal Ali (R38), Route 2020 trains rejoin the main Red Line. If you are coming from central Dubai, board a train showing “Expo 2020” as its destination — trains showing “Life Pharmacy” take the other branch.
Bus Connections
RTA bus stops sit right outside the station, including services into the DIP zones:
- DIP Metro Bus Stop 2 → Dubai Investment Park 1: roughly every 15 minutes, ~8 minute ride
- Feeder services connect the station with DIP 2 and surrounding industrial areas
- Feeder bus perk: RTA feeder bus rides are free when combined with a metro journey within the same zone
Timings & First/Last Trains
| Day | Operating hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Trains on the Route 2020 branch run every few minutes at peak. From DIP to central Dubai (e.g. Mall of the Emirates) allow around 30–40 minutes; to Expo 2020 it is one stop. (Full detail in our Dubai Metro timings guide.)
Fares & Nol Card
The station is in Zone 1. Silver Nol fares: AED 3 (1 zone), AED 5 (2 zones), AED 7.50 (3+ zones) — and most trips from DIP into central Dubai cross 3+ zones, so budget AED 7.50 each way. You need a Nol card to ride. (Check balance · recharge · monthly passes — worth it for daily DIP commuters.)
Route 2020: How This Branch Works
Route 2020 is the 15-km, 7-station extension (AED 11 billion) that opened in June 2021 to serve Expo 2020 — now Expo City Dubai. From Dubai Investment Park the branch runs: The Gardens → Discovery Gardens → Al Furjan → Jumeirah Golf Estates → Dubai Investment Park → Expo 2020, rejoining the main Red Line at Jabal Ali. The Expo 2020 terminus station handles up to 29,000 passengers per hour per direction.
Practical Tips
- Check the destination board before boarding anywhere on the Red Line — “Expo 2020” vs “Life Pharmacy” branches split at Jabal Ali.
- DIP is huge: the metro station serves the Green Community end; for DIP 1/DIP 2 warehouses, hop on the feeder bus outside the station.
- Monthly pass math: a daily DIP ↔ Downtown commute costs ~AED 15/day on Silver — a 30-day all-zones pass (~AED 350) pays for itself in about 3 weeks.
- Going to Expo City events: one stop south to the Expo 2020 terminus, then follow signs to Al Wasl Plaza and the Dubai Exhibition Centre.
Last updated: October 2026. Timings follow RTA’s published schedule; verify live departures in the RTA app.
Key Journeys From This Station
| Destination | Route | Approx. time* |
|---|---|---|
| DXB Airport (T3) | Red Line to Jabal Ali → main line to Airport Terminal 3 | 60–75 min |
| Dubai Mall / Burj Khalifa | Red Line to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 35–45 min |
| Dubai Marina | Red Line to DMCC → Dubai Tram | 40–50 min |
| Expo City Dubai | One stop southbound to Expo 2020 | ~5 min |
*Approximate, including average waiting time; actual times vary by time of day. Fares: AED 3 (1 zone) / AED 5 (2 zones) / AED 7.50 (3+ zones) on a Silver Nol card.
Station Facilities & Accessibility
Like all Dubai Metro stations, Dubai Investment Park offers step-free access and the standard RTA facility set:
- Ticketing: ticket office, vending machines and Nol card top-up kiosks
- Step-free: lifts and escalators to all levels; tactile paving for visually impaired passengers
- Onboard info: audio announcements in Arabic and English; real-time digital displays
- Comfort: fully air-conditioned concourse and platforms with platform screen doors
- Services: prayer rooms, washrooms, retail kiosks, ATMs and free Wi-Fi
- Safety: 24/7 CCTV, emergency call points and staffed information desks
Station History
Dubai Investment Park station opened on 1 June 2021 as part of Route 2020 — the AED 11 billion Red Line extension built for Expo 2020 (its opening was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic). It is one of only two underground stations on the branch, a 27,000 sqm box sunk beneath the Green Community to serve both the residential community and the vast DIP industrial zone. With Expo City Dubai now a permanent district, the station has shifted from event infrastructure to daily commuter railway.
A Perfect Half-Day From This Station
Morning: ride one stop to Expo 2020 station and explore Expo City Dubai — Al Wasl Plaza, the legacy pavilions and the Water Feature. Afternoon: return to DIP and walk the Green Community‘s parks and lakes, one of Dubai’s most liveable suburban pockets. Evening: dinner at a community restaurant, then the metro back — or continue north to Ibn Battuta Mall (via Jabal Ali) for the themed courts and IMAX.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which line is Dubai Investment Park station on?
The Red Line’s Route 2020 branch (station code R74). It sits between Jumeirah Golf Estates and the Expo 2020 terminus.
Is Dubai Investment Park station the same as DIP 1?
Yes. RTA calls it “Dubai Investment Park” (R74); locals and some listings say “Dubai Investment Park 1” or “DIP 1”. The station is at the Green Community end of DIP — use the feeder buses outside for DIP 1/DIP 2 warehouses.
How do I get to Expo City Dubai from Dubai Investment Park station?
Take the southbound train one stop to the Expo 2020 (R76) terminus, then follow signs to Al Wasl Plaza and the Dubai Exhibition Centre.
How do I get to Dubai Investment Park from central Dubai?
Take the Red Line southbound on a train showing “Expo 2020” as its destination (the branches split at Jabal Ali). From Mall of the Emirates it is about 30–40 minutes.
What fare zone is Dubai Investment Park station in?
Zone 1. Trips into central Dubai cross 3+ zones, so expect AED 7.50 each way on a Silver Nol card.
Are there buses from Dubai Investment Park metro station?
Yes — RTA bus stops outside the station serve DIP 1, DIP 2 and surrounding industrial areas (roughly every 15 minutes to DIP 1). Feeder bus rides are free with a metro journey in the same zone.
Is Dubai Investment Park station underground?
Yes — it is one of only two underground stations on the Route 2020 branch, spanning 27,000 sqm with bus stops, a taxi drop-off and disabled parking at street level.
What are the station timings?
Monday–Thursday and Saturday: 5:00 AM–12:00 AM; Friday: 5:00 AM–1:00 AM; Sunday: 8:00 AM–12:00 AM.
Which stations are next to Dubai Investment Park?
Jumeirah Golf Estates (R73) to the north (toward Jabal Ali) and Expo 2020 (R76) to the south — the terminus, one stop away.
Is there parking at Dubai Investment Park station?
The station has disabled parking and a taxi drop-off zone. For full park-and-ride on this branch, use Jumeirah Golf Estates (R73), one stop north, which has 400 park-and-ride spaces.
Is Dubai Investment Park station accessible?
Yes — despite being underground, it has lifts, escalators, tactile paving and wide gates throughout, plus disabled parking at street level.
Can I walk to the DIP warehouses from the station?
The station sits at the Green Community end of DIP. For DIP 1/DIP 2 warehouses, take the feeder bus from outside the station — the zone is too spread out to walk.
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