The closest working station on the Dubai Metro's Red Line is the Dubai Internet City Metro Station.
| Feature | Detail |
| Nearest Metro Station | Dubai Internet City Metro Station |
| Approximate Distance | 24 to 27 kilometers (km) by road |
| Driving Time | Approximately 25 minutes |
This large distance means that the community of Town Square Dubai is not considered within walking distance of the rail network. It relies heavily on road transport to connect residents to the rest of the city.
How Can You Reach Town Square Dubai From the Metro?
Reaching Town Square Dubai from the metro requires a two-part journey, known as the "last mile" commute, since the closest Town Square Dubai metro Station is so far away.
Here are the practical ways to complete the trip:
- Dedicated Community Shuttle: This is often the most convenient option for residents.
Many communities like Town Square Dubai provide regular shuttle buses that operate on a fixed schedule.
These shuttles transport residents directly from the community to a nearby metro station like Equiti Metro Station (formerly Umm Al Sheif) or the Mall of the Emirates Metro Station.
Public Transport (Bus and Metro)
- You would first need to take the Dubai Metro (Red Line) to a station like Dubai Internet City.
- From there, you must switch to an RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) feeder bus (such as the J05 or other routes) which travels deep into the residential areas near Town Square Dubai.
- The total time for this journey (including bus wait times and transfers) can be long, often taking over 1 hour and 20 minutes one way.
Taxi or Ride-Share:
- This is the quickest way to cover the 25 km distance from the metro station to Town Square Dubai.
- It is the fastest but also the most expensive way to bridge the distance.
Is Town Square Dubai Metro-Friendly for Daily Commuters?
For a student or professional who needs to travel every day, the answer is usually no, it is not truly "metro-friendly."
- Definition of Metro-Friendly: A truly metro-friendly area means you can walk easily to the station in 5 to 10 minutes. Town Square Dubai does not fit this definition due to the large gap between the community and the rail line.
- Time vs. Cost: For a daily commuter, the long public transport journey (over an hour) is a significant investment of time. Therefore, most residents who commute rely on personal vehicles or the dedicated, quicker community shuttle services.
- The Metro's Role: The Dubai Metro is essential for avoiding city traffic, but for Town Square Dubai residents, the metro only becomes useful after they have travelled the first 25 km by road transport (shuttle or car).
The reliance on a dedicated shuttle bus or a private car makes the community metro-accessible but not genuinely metro-friendly for the everyday commuter.
