Getting around Dubai from Grand Bellevue Hotel Apartment Dubai, a four-star aparthotel means choosing between the Metro, Tram and taxis, with Dubai Internet City station as a nearby starting point. The station is on the Red Line, while a taxi can suit trips where a direct road journey is more practical.
- Nearest Metro station: Dubai Internet City is about 13 minutes on foot from Grand Bellevue.
- Metro line: The station is on the Red Line.
- Silver nol fares: AED 3 within one zone, AED 5 across two adjacent zones and AED 7.5 across more than two zones.
- Metro hours: Regular hours vary by day of the week; special-occasion schedules may differ.
Start with Dubai Internet City station
Dubai Internet City station is the most direct Metro starting point from the hotel area. It is about 13 minutes on foot from Grand Bellevue Hotel Apartment Dubai, or about 7 minutes by car. The station is identified by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) as station R34.
The station sits on the Red Line, which runs between Centrepoint (R11) and Expo 2020 (R76) / Life Pharmacy (R42). That gives you a rail option for journeys along the line; check your destination and any connections before setting out. The Dubai Internet City station guide covers the station as a destination in its own right.
Dubai Metro is driverless and has station Wi-Fi and ATMs. The RTA also describes connections from the Metro to buses, taxis and other public transport, as well as special service for People of Determination.
When a taxi or car is more practical
A taxi can be a direct alternative when a Metro journey does not suit your route. From the hotel, Dubai city centre is about 35 minutes by car, and Dubai International Airport is about 49 minutes by car. Journey times are useful for planning, but allow for your own route and travel conditions.
Regular road-pickup taxi starting fares are AED 5 from 06:00 to 22:00 and AED 5.50 from 22:00 to 06:00, every day.
E-hail starting fares for regular and family taxis vary by weekday and time: the daytime and evening rates are AED 9 or AED 13, and the rate from 00:00 to 06:00 is AED 10. These are starting fares, not the complete cost of a journey.
For airport pickups, Dubai Airport taxi starting fares are AED 20 for a normal taxi and AED 25 for a van, all day. The fare calculation can include the base fare, distance, waiting time and applicable fees, including Salik or DARB fees.
If you’re arriving by air, how to get from Dubai International Airport to the hotel is a useful route-planning question to consider before your trip.
Planning trips across Dubai's districts
For trips across Dubai, start by checking whether the Red Line serves the area you’re visiting, then decide if a transfer or taxi better fits the journey. From the hotel, Dubai city centre is about 35 minutes by car; Ain Dubai is about 20 minutes by car. The Ain Dubai visitor guide can help you plan that destination separately.
Dubai Tram is another part of the public-transport network. Regular station hours run from 06:00 to 01:00 the next day Monday through Saturday, and from 09:00 to 01:00 the next day on Sunday. Check the connection and destination for your specific trip rather than assuming the Metro and Tram cover the same route.
Fares, accessibility and journey checks
Dubai’s public-transport fare map has seven zones, and the fare depends on how many zones you travel through. Regular fares are AED 3, AED 5 and AED 7.5 for Silver nol, and AED 4, AED 6 and AED 8.50 for a Red Ticket, respectively, for travel within one zone, across two adjacent zones, or across more than two zones.
Seven-day Silver nol travel passes cost AED 50 for one zone, AED 80 for two zones and AED 110 for all zones. Anonymous Silver and Gold cards are eligible for a seven-day pass only.
A nol card needs a minimum balance of AED 7.50 to check in for Metro travel. Visitors can use a Red Ticket for single trips, and a digital nol QR ticket is available through the nol Pay or S’hail apps.
If you transfer between transport modes, the RTA’s stated rules require the transfer to happen within 30 minutes for it to count as one journey. Its One-Day Pass QR ticket runs from the first tap until midnight on that calendar day, not for a full 24 hours; the first tap can be made within 90 days of purchase.
Regular Metro station hours are Monday–Thursday 05:00–00:00, Friday 05:00–01:00 the next day, Saturday 05:00–00:00 and Sunday 08:00–00:00. Holiday and special-occasion timetables may differ, and Metro hours may change for holidays and special events. For your journey, check the official site before you go, and consult RTA information or the RTA Dubai and S’hail apps for schedule details.
FAQs
Which Metro line serves Dubai Internet City?
Dubai Internet City station is on the Red Line. The RTA identifies it as station R34.
Can visitors use a Red Ticket for Metro trips?
Yes. Visitors can use a nol Red Ticket for single trips. A digital nol QR ticket is also available through the nol Pay or S’hail apps.
Does a Dubai One-Day Pass last for 24 hours?
No. It is valid from the first tap until midnight on the same calendar day.