Dubai Metro to Global Village / Miracle Garden (Bus + Metro Guide)
There is no Metro station at Global Village or Miracle Garden, so take the Red Line to Mall of the Emirates, then bus 106 to Global Village or bus 105 to Miracle Garden. Both parks are winter only, open roughly October to May, and both sit beyond the Metro network in Dubailand, so the bus is part of the trip, not an afterthought. This guide covers the two buses, the fares, the seasons, the tickets and the return journey, so you can plan the whole evening before you leave. Fares and hours change, so check RTA and the venue on the day you travel.
The short answer: no Metro station at either park
There is no Metro station at Global Village or Miracle Garden, so take the Red Line to Mall of the Emirates, then a bus. Mall of the Emirates sits in Zone 2 on the Red Line, and from its bus station outside the mall you catch bus 105 to Miracle Garden or bus 106 to Global Village. Both buses are seasonal, running only while the parks are open, roughly October to May. Outside the season there is no bus to either park, and the parks themselves are shut, so check the season dates before you plan anything.
- Metro station: Mall of the Emirates (R32), Red Line, Zone 2.
- Bus 105: Mall of the Emirates to Miracle Garden, direct, about 20 minutes.
- Bus 106: Mall of the Emirates to Global Village, about 30 minutes, 3:15pm to 11:15pm.
The two parks sit about 6 km apart in Dubailand, off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. The Gold Line is planned to give both parks their own stops, but its target opening is 9 September 2032, so for now the bus is the only public transport. See the Red Line Stations guide for the full line in order.
Which bus from Mall of the Emirates: 105 or 106?
Take bus 105 for Miracle Garden and bus 106 for Global Village, both from Mall of the Emirates Metro station. The two buses leave from the same bus station outside the mall, so the only choice that matters is the number on the front. Global Village has three more seasonal buses from other Metro stations, so if you are starting in Deira or Old Dubai, one of those may suit you better.
| Bus | From | To | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | Mall of the Emirates Metro | Miracle Garden | Afternoon and evening, check the S’hail app |
| 106 | Mall of the Emirates Metro | Global Village | 3:15pm to 11:15pm daily |
| 102 | Centrepoint Metro | Global Village | 3:15pm to 11:15pm daily |
| 103 | Union Metro | Global Village | 3:15pm to 11:15pm daily |
| 104 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Global Village | 3:15pm to 11:15pm daily |
Mall of the Emirates is the simplest start for most visitors, because it sits on the Red Line between Downtown and the Marina, and both the 105 and the 106 leave from its bus station. The 102 is the best choice if you are starting at the airport end of the Red Line, and the 103 suits anyone starting on the Green Line, since Union is the interchange. Older guides call Centrepoint by its old name, Rashidiya, for the 102. It is the same station, renamed. Bus 107 from Al Nahda 1 is not listed here, because it is unverified for Season 31.
Step by step: Mall of the Emirates Metro to the bus stop
Get off at Mall of the Emirates on the Red Line, follow the signs to the bus station outside the mall, and look for the 105 or 106 bay. The change takes a few minutes on foot, and the bus station is signposted from the platform, so do not rush and do not leave the station by the wrong exit.
- Ride the Red Line towards Expo 2020 or Life Pharmacy to Mall of the Emirates (R32, Zone 2). If you board towards Centrepoint, you are going the wrong way.
- Leave the platform and follow the signs to the bus station outside the mall, towards the Kempinski Hotel and the Metro bridge.
- Find the bay for your bus: 105 for Miracle Garden, 106 for Global Village. One traveller report puts bus 105 at berth 5, but berths can change, so check the sign at the bay.
- Tap your nol card on the bus validator when you board. Keep the card ready, because the bus does not sell tickets on board.
- Stay on to the last stop: Miracle Garden 01 for the garden, or Global Village for the village. Both buses run direct, with no change in between.
| Place | What it is | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mall of the Emirates | Shopping mall with 630+ shops | Linked to the station by a covered walkway |
| Ski Dubai | Indoor ski slope and snow park | Inside Mall of the Emirates |
| Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates | 5-star hotel | Connected to the mall, beside the station |
| Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel | Hotel | Sheikh Zayed Road, beside the mall |
| Flora Al Barsha Hotel At The Mall | Hotel | Al Barsha Road, behind the mall |
| Al Barsha Pond Park | Park with a walking track | Al Barsha 1, about 2 km from the station |
| Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) | Main road | The station sits on it, in Al Barsha 1 |
The two failure points are the direction and the bay. If you board a train towards Centrepoint at the start, you will ride away from the mall, so check the destination board before you board. At the bus station, check the number on the front of the bus before you step on: 105 and 106 leave from the same place, and the wrong bus takes you to the wrong park. If you miss your bus, the next one is usually 15 to 30 minutes away, so allow extra time on a Friday or Saturday evening.
Global Village by bus 106: route, times and the last bus
Bus 106 runs from Mall of the Emirates Metro to Global Village from 3:15pm to 11:15pm daily, and the ride takes about 30 minutes. The bus runs along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) to Exit 37 in Dubailand, then straight to the park gates. It runs only while Global Village is open, so outside the season there is no 106 at all.
Global Village opens at 4pm every day, so the first buses at 3:15pm get you there in time for the gates. The park stays open until midnight Sunday to Wednesday and until 1am Thursday to Saturday, which is later than the last bus. That gap is the one thing to plan around, and it is covered in the return section below. If you are starting in Deira, take bus 102 from Centrepoint or bus 103 from Union instead: same hours, same 30 minute ride, no need to cross town to Mall of the Emirates first. See the Dubai Attractions by Metro Station guide for the other seasonal parks and their nearest stations.
Miracle Garden by bus 105: route, times and the return bus
Bus 105 runs direct from Mall of the Emirates Metro to Miracle Garden, and the ride takes about 20 minutes. The bus covers about 8 km with no stops in between, so it is a short, simple leg after the Metro. The bus stop at the garden is a short walk from the gate, and the garden itself takes 2 to 3 hours to walk around, so plan the bus around the garden, not the other way round.
For the return, the bus 105 stop is outside Butterfly Garden, next door to Miracle Garden, not at the same place you got off. Walk out of the garden towards Butterfly Garden and look for the bus stop there. The timetable is the one thing sources disagree on: Moovit lists afternoon and evening hours with a bus every 15 to 20 minutes, while traveller reports describe a service about every 30 minutes, and Moovit lists a trip time of about 7 minutes, which does not match the 8 km distance or any traveller report. Use about 20 minutes for the ride, and check the RTA S’hail app on the day for the next bus, instead of trusting any printed timetable here.
Seasons and hours: when both parks are open
Both parks are winter only, Global Village from 14 October 2026 to May 2027 and Miracle Garden from 8 October 2026 to 31 May 2027. Both close all summer for maintenance and replanting, and both reopen in October. If you are visiting between June and September, neither park is open, and no bus runs to either one.
| Park | Season | Dates | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Village | Season 31 | 14 Oct 2026 to May 2027 | Sun to Wed 4pm to midnight, Thu to Sat 4pm to 1am | Not published |
| Miracle Garden | Season 15 | 8 Oct 2026 to 31 May 2027 | 9am to 9pm daily | 8:30pm |
Two cautions on the dates. First, the Global Village closing date is only given as May 2027: the exact date has not been announced, and last season was extended by 3 weeks, from 10 May to 31 May 2026, so treat any closing date you see before spring as provisional. Second, the Miracle Garden weekend hours are reported two ways: the official hours page says 9am to 9pm daily, while the official FAQ says the garden stays open until 11pm on weekends, and some guides list Friday and Saturday to 11pm. Plan on 9pm, and check on the day if you want a late visit. Hours can also change on public holidays. Do not confuse the seasons: the current Global Village season is Season 31, not Season 30, and it opened on 14 October 2026, six days after Miracle Garden opened on 8 October.
Tickets: what entry costs at both parks
Global Village entry was reported at AED 25 on weekdays and AED 30 any day, and Miracle Garden entry costs AED 100 for adults and AED 80 for children, plus VAT. Prices were checked 13 Nov 2026, and both parks sell tickets online and at the gate, but the Global Village Season 31 prices are the one figure to check before you go, because sources disagree on whether they are published yet.
| Ticket | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Village, weekday | AED 25 (reported) | Sunday to Thursday, not on public holidays |
| Global Village, any day | AED 30 (reported) | Any day, including weekends and holidays |
| Global Village, free entry | Free | Children under 3, adults over 65, People of Determination plus one companion |
| Miracle Garden, adult tourist (13+) | AED 100, plus 5% VAT | AED 105 at checkout |
| Miracle Garden, child tourist (3 to 12) | AED 80, plus 5% VAT | AED 84 at checkout |
| Miracle Garden, UAE resident | AED 70 adult, AED 50 child | Emirates ID needed at the gate |
| Miracle Garden, under 3 | Free | Every day |
| Miracle Garden plus Butterfly Garden combo | AED 140 | Both gardens, one ticket |
Global Village Season 31 ticket prices, checked 13 Nov 2026: the AED 25 and AED 30 figures are the Season 30 prices, reported as current by some guides, while other guides say Season 31 prices were not published yet. Treat them as reported, not confirmed, and check globalvillage.ae before you travel, especially for a weekend visit.
Neither ticket covers everything inside. At Global Village, entry covers the pavilions, shows and street food stalls, while rides, games and the Carnaval cost extra. At Miracle Garden, entry covers the flower displays, while the Butterfly Garden next door needs the AED 140 combo. Tuesdays at Global Village are ladies and families only, except on public holidays, so check the day before you go if you are visiting on a Tuesday. Book online where you can: the Miracle Garden sends a QR ticket by email, and the Global Village site takes card payment, which saves a queue at the gate.
Fares: what the Metro plus bus costs
A Metro plus bus trip to either park costs one Metro fare by zone, plus a bus fare charged by zone on your nol card. The Metro fare below was checked 13 Nov 2026, and it is the same zone table the site uses everywhere: the fare depends on how many zones you cross, not on how far you ride in kilometres. Keep at least AED 7.50 on a Silver or Gold card, because that is the minimum balance, and children 5 and under travel free.
| Ticket | 1 zone | 2 zones | More than 2 zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver nol | AED 3 | AED 5 | AED 7.50 |
| Gold nol | AED 6 | AED 10 | AED 15 |
| Red Ticket, Regular | AED 4 | AED 6 | AED 8.50 |
| Red Ticket, Gold | AED 8 | AED 12 | AED 17 |
| QR single, Regular | AED 6 | AED 8 | AED 10.50 |
| QR single, Gold | AED 10 | AED 14 | AED 19 |
| QR day pass | AED 22 Regular, AED 42 Gold | AED 22 Regular, AED 42 Gold | AED 22 Regular, AED 42 Gold |
Worked examples for the Metro leg to Mall of the Emirates, all Silver, checked 13 Nov 2026:
- Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (Zone 6) to Mall of the Emirates (Zone 2): 2 zones, AED 5.
- Union (Zone 5) to Mall of the Emirates (Zone 2): 3 zones, AED 7.50.
- Centrepoint (Zone 5) to Mall of the Emirates (Zone 2): 3 zones, AED 7.50.
- Dubai Internet City (Zone 2) to Mall of the Emirates (Zone 2): 1 zone, AED 3.
The bus leg is charged separately by zone on your nol card. One traveller reported AED 5 for the Mall of the Emirates to Miracle Garden leg on bus 105, but that is a traveller report, not an RTA fare, so check the S’hail app for your own trip. Several guides also report a 30 minute transfer rule, where a Metro to bus change inside 30 minutes counts as one journey, but that rule was not found on an rta.ae page in this research, so treat it as reported and do not rely on it. No daily fare cap is published on the RTA Nol Fares page, so do not plan around one. Use the Metro Fare Calculator on this site to price your own Metro leg, and the Metro Fares and NOL Card Hub for the full tables.
Both parks in one day: Miracle Garden first, Global Village after dark
Visit Miracle Garden in the morning and Global Village after dark, because the garden closes at 9pm and the village only opens at 4pm. The order is fixed by the hours: the garden is a daytime park and the village is an evening park, so a morning garden visit followed by an evening village visit is the only order that works.
- 9am: Metro to Mall of the Emirates, then bus 105 to Miracle Garden. Allow 2 to 3 hours in the garden.
- 12pm to 1pm: leave the garden and take a taxi to Global Village, about 6 km and 15 to 20 minutes. The two parks are close together, but there is no direct bus between them.
- 1pm to 4pm: rest, eat, or visit the Mall of the Emirates, because Global Village does not open until 4pm. Do not arrive at the gates early and wait in the heat.
- 4pm: enter Global Village for the pavilions, shows and dinner.
- 11pm: leave Global Village for the last bus 106 to Mall of the Emirates, or take a taxi if you stay later.
| Place | What it is | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Miracle Garden | Flower garden, Season 15 | Al Barsha South 3, about 6 km from Global Village |
| Dubai Butterfly Garden | Covered butterfly garden, 10 domes | Al Barsha South 3, beside Miracle Garden |
| IMG Worlds of Adventure | Indoor theme park | City of Arabia, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, about 1.5 km from Global Village |
| Dubai Autodrome | Motorsport circuit | Motor City, a short drive from the parks |
| Dubai Outlet Mall | Outlet shopping mall | Dubailand, off Dubai-Al Ain Road, a drive from the parks |
| Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City | Hotel | Motor City, about a 6-minute drive from Global Village |
| Studio One Hotel | Hotel and apartments | Motor City, the closest hotel area to the parks |
| Al Habtoor Polo Resort | Resort hotel | Wadi Al Safa 5, Emirates Road, about 6 km from Global Village |
| Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) | Main road | Both parks sit on it; Exit 37 for Global Village |
Split the two parks across two days if you want a slow visit to either one, or if you are travelling with small children. The garden deserves a full morning on its own, and the village deserves a full evening, and doing both in one day means a long day in the heat and a late night. If you only have one day, the plan above works, but book the garden tickets online in advance so you do not lose the morning in a queue. See the Best Places to Visit in Dubai by Metro guide for other winter days out by Metro.
The return journey: the last bus trap
The seasonal buses stop at about 11:15pm, but Global Village stays open until midnight or 1am, so plan the way home before you arrive. This is the one detail that catches first time visitors: the park is still full at 11pm, the shows are still running, and the buses have already finished.
Last bus warning, checked 13 Nov 2026: the seasonal buses from Global Village end at about 11:15pm, but the park stays open until midnight Sunday to Wednesday and until 1am Thursday to Saturday. Leave by 11pm to catch a bus, or budget for a taxi home. Do not wait at the bus stop after 11:15pm.
From Global Village, take bus 102, 103, 104 or 106 back to a Metro station, and check that the Metro is still running when you get there: the last Metro trains leave the terminus stations around midnight on most days, and 1am on Friday. From Miracle Garden, the return is simpler, because the garden closes at 9pm: take bus 105 from the stop outside Butterfly Garden back to Mall of the Emirates, and the Metro will still be running. If you miss the last bus from Global Village, take a taxi or a Careem to the nearest Metro station or straight to your hotel, and agree the route with the driver before you set off. Do not walk from either park to a Metro station at night: there is no footpath, and the roads are fast dual carriageways.
Metro plus bus vs taxi: cost and time
The Metro plus bus is usually cheaper than a taxi to either park, and often nearly as fast from the Mall of the Emirates side. The Metro leg costs AED 3 to AED 7.50 on a Silver card, and the bus leg is charged by zone on top of that, while a taxi charges a flag fall of AED 5 by day and AED 5.50 at night, plus about AED 2.19 per km. Traffic on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road changes the taxi time and the taxi fare, so treat every taxi figure below as a range, not a price.
| From | Metro plus bus | Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall | About 50 to 70 minutes, AED 5 Metro plus a bus fare | About 25 to 40 minutes, flag fall plus about AED 2.19 per km |
| Union | About 60 to 80 minutes, AED 7.50 Metro plus a bus fare | About 35 to 55 minutes, flag fall plus about AED 2.19 per km |
| Airport Terminal 3 | About 70 to 90 minutes, AED 7.50 Metro plus a bus fare | About 30 to 50 minutes, flag fall plus about AED 2.19 per km |
Take the Metro plus bus if you are on your own or in a pair and you are not in a hurry: it costs a few dirhams each, and the bus drops you at the gate. Take a taxi if you are a family of four or more, if you have luggage, or if you are going after the last bus: four taxi fares split four ways are close to four Metro plus bus fares, and the taxi takes you to the door. At Global Village after 11:15pm, the taxi is the only choice, because the buses have finished. For the full comparison, see the Local Transport Hub and the Metro Timings guide for the last trains.
The Gold Line in 2032: a Metro stop at both parks
The Gold Line is planned to give both Global Village and Miracle Garden their own Metro stops, with a target opening of 9 September 2032. The line is planned as a 42 km underground route with 18 stations, from Al Ghubaiba in Old Dubai to Jumeirah Golf Estates in the south, and the 2032 rail network map shows planned stops at both parks. Until then, the bus is the only public transport to either park.
- Length: 42 km, fully underground.
- Stations: 18 planned, from Al Ghubaiba to Jumeirah Golf Estates.
- Target opening: 9 September 2032.
- Planned stops: Global Village and Dubai Miracle Garden, per the 2032 rail network map.
Two cautions. First, RTA has not confirmed every station name or location, so the station list may change before construction. Second, 9 September 2032 is a target, not a fixed opening date, and large rail projects move. Do not plan a trip around the Gold Line, and do not repeat any claim that it opens in 2029: that is the Blue Line, which is a different line. For the Blue Line, see the Dubai Metro Map 2026 guide.
Tips for a first trip by Metro and bus
Tap in and tap out every time, and check the season dates and the last bus before you leave the hotel. The rest of the trip is simple, but these are the checks that save a first trip.
- Check both parks are open on your dates: both close all summer, roughly June to September.
- Top up your nol card before you leave: keep at least AED 7.50 on it, and carry a backup card if you have one.
- Tap in on the Metro, tap out at Mall of the Emirates, then tap in again on the bus.
- Check the bus number on the front before you board: 105 for Miracle Garden, 106 for Global Village.
- Take water and sun protection for the garden in the morning, and a light layer for Global Village after dark.
- Leave Global Village by 11pm to catch the last bus, or budget for a taxi home.
- Book tickets online where you can, and carry the QR ticket on your phone, not as a screenshot.
- Check the last Metro train from Mall of the Emirates on the Timings guide before you leave the park.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Metro station at Global Village or Miracle Garden?
No, there is no Metro station at either park. Take the Red Line to Mall of the Emirates, then bus 106 to Global Village or bus 105 to Miracle Garden. The Gold Line is planned to give both parks their own stops, with a target opening of 9 September 2032, but until then the bus is the only public transport.
Which bus goes from Mall of the Emirates to Global Village?
Bus 106 runs from Mall of the Emirates Metro to Global Village from 3:15pm to 11:15pm daily, and the ride takes about 30 minutes. Three more seasonal buses serve the park: 102 from Centrepoint, 103 from Union and 104 from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, with the same hours. All four buses run only while Global Village is open.
Which bus goes from Mall of the Emirates to Miracle Garden?
Bus 105 runs direct from Mall of the Emirates Metro to Miracle Garden, and the ride takes about 20 minutes. The bus leaves from the bus station outside the mall, and one traveller report puts it at berth 5. For the return, the bus stop is outside Butterfly Garden, next door to Miracle Garden. Check the RTA S’hail app on the day for the next bus.
How much does it cost to get to Global Village by Metro and bus?
It depends on where you start. The Metro leg to Mall of the Emirates costs AED 3 to AED 7.50 on a Silver nol card, by zone, as checked 13 Nov 2026. The bus leg is charged by zone on top of that, and no bus fare is published as a precise figure, so check the S’hail app for your own trip. Entry to Global Village was reported at AED 25 on weekdays and AED 30 any day, and you pay that at the gate or online.
Can I visit Global Village and Miracle Garden in one day?
Yes, visit Miracle Garden in the morning and Global Village after dark, because the garden closes at 9pm and the village only opens at 4pm. The two parks are about 6 km apart, and a taxi between them takes 15 to 20 minutes. Leave Global Village by 11pm to catch the last bus, or budget for a taxi home, because the buses end at about 11:15pm.
What time does the last bus leave Global Village?
The seasonal buses from Global Village end at about 11:15pm, but the park stays open until midnight Sunday to Wednesday and until 1am Thursday to Saturday. Leave by 11pm to catch a bus to Centrepoint, Union, Al Ghubaiba or Mall of the Emirates. After 11:15pm, take a taxi, and check the last Metro train before you leave the park.
