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Getting to Palm Jumeirah by metro is convenient, though you'll need comfortable shoes for the walk. Here's how:
Board the Red Line
Look for trains heading towards Sobha Realty. Check the display boards for confirmation.
Get off at Sobha Realty
The station is well-marked. Use the main exit towards the street level.
Head to Palm Jumeirah
About 20 minutes on foot. Save the Google Maps directions before you start.
Local Tip
Take the Palm Monorail from Gateway Station or taxi from Sobha Realty Metro Station
Prefer not to walk? Auto-rickshaws and cabs are available right outside Sobha Realty station. Negotiate the fare before you hop in, or use Uber/Ola for fixed pricing.
Built between 2001 and 2006 by Nakheel, Palm Jumeirah was the first of three planned palm-shaped islands and became fully residential by 2007.
Sobha Realty metro station is the closest to Palm Jumeirah, though you'll want to factor in the 20-minute walk (or grab an auto). It's not the shortest commute, but the metro still beats sitting in Dubai traffic.
While you're in the area, consider checking out Black Palace Beach and Souk Madinat Jumeirah – they're near the same metro station and can easily be combined into a single trip.
Did you know? Palm Jumeirah added 560 km of shoreline to Dubai and is visible from space. It took over 94 million cubic meters of sand to create.