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Al Rigga Metro Station is a commute-led location page that should rank for station-intent searches while converting them into area, building and transaction-level property exploration.
Station Overview
Open with the station's exact role in the network, the communities it serves, and why that matters to renters, buyers and commuters. Avoid generic transport prose.
Al Rigga Metro Station is one of the most important Red Line stations in old Dubai, serving central Deira and high-density renter demand around Al Rigga Road, Al Muraqqabat and nearby retail corridors.
- Lead with station intent, not generic Dubai Metro history.
- Convert station searchers into area and property searchers within the first 250 words.
- Use transaction-led or community-led property evidence depending on station context.
- Be explicit when the station is better for commuting than for walkable tower living.
Quick Facts
- Metro Line
- Red Line
- Station Code
- R17
- Feeder Buses
- 11A, 27, 77, C09, C9
- Property Layer
- Hybrid Building Community
Nearby Areas and Landmarks
The catchment table below shows the residential areas and the anchor landmarks most cited as walkable from Al Rigga Metro Station, drawn from the brief's editorial research.
Areas and landmarks within reach
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Nearby area | Al Rigga |
| Nearby area | Al Muraqqabat |
| Nearby area | Deira |
| Nearby area | Abu Hail |
| Nearby area | Port Saeed |
| Landmark | Al Ghurair Centre |
| Landmark | Reef Mall |
| Landmark | Deira Clocktower |
| Landmark | Dubai Creek |
| Landmark | Gold Souk |
Top Buildings and Communities
The catchments below are the property entities most cited as walkable from Al Rigga Metro Station, drawn from hybrid building community signals. Verify with a direct DLD export before transacting.
Price, rent and yield signal table
| Building / Community | Type | Distance | Signal | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emaar Tower A | building | One of the most recognised apartment buildings near the wider Al Rigga / Deira core. | DLD-linked building signal | Property Finder pages show average sale pricing around AED 1.19M, with 1BR around AED 905K and 2BR around AED 1.33M. |
| Emaar Tower B | building | Comparable to Tower A and relevant for station users seeking better-known Deira apartment stock. | DLD-linked building signal | Property Finder signals average sale pricing around AED 1.44M - 1.53M, with average rent around AED 108K/year. |
| Al Muraqqabat | community | Core Al Rigga catchment and one of the most practical renter-led locations around the station. | community rent insight | Property Finder / area insight pages place average annual rent around AED 97K - 99K. |
| Deira apartment market | community | Wider station catchment benchmark. | community price signal | Property Finder area pages suggest average apartment pricing around AED 1.62M and roughly AED 833 per sqft in Deira. |
| Al Muraqqabat Residence | building | Useful local rent reference for family-sized stock. | building rent insight | Property Finder signals average 2BR rent around AED 91K/year. |
Why each catchment matters
- Emaar Tower A: Useful as a higher-quality Deira benchmark compared with older surrounding stock.
- Emaar Tower B: Helps the page benchmark better-maintained inventory near the Deira core.
- Al Muraqqabat: Important for users searching mid-market rental stock near old-Dubai jobs and retail.
- Deira apartment market: Allows the page to frame Al Rigga against the full Deira housing market.
- Al Muraqqabat Residence: Adds an on-the-ground residential benchmark to the station page.
Commuting and Connectivity
The table below summarises how to reach and leave Al Rigga Metro Station on foot, by feeder bus and on the metro itself.
Connectivity table
| Mode | Detail |
|---|---|
| Metro line | Red Line - station code R17 |
| Feeder buses | 11A, 27, 77, C09, C9 |
| Commute note | Property Finder cites Al Rigga as one of the busiest stations in Dubai. |
| Commute note | Best for users who want old-Dubai retail energy, walkability and lower entry prices than core new Dubai. |
| Commute note | The page should compare practical commuter value against older-building stock and tighter parking / streetscape conditions. |
Who Should Live Here?
Al Rigga Metro Station suits a specific buyer and renter profile based on its catchment, price band and commute reach. Use the signals below to decide whether the station fits your shortlist.
Best fit for
- Which line is Al Rigga Metro Station on?
- What areas are near Al Rigga Metro Station?
- What kind of property can you find near Al Rigga Metro Station?
- Is Al Rigga Metro Station good for commuters?
- What are the best buildings or communities near Al Rigga Metro Station?
Quick decision facts
- Al Rigga Metro Station is on Dubai Metro's red line.
- It mainly serves Al Rigga, Al Muraqqabat, Deira.
- This page should answer station intent first, then expand into property discovery around the station.
Nearby Stations
The closest priority stations on the same Dubai Metro line (or interchange line, where applicable). Each link opens the station's own property guide.
Nearby stations on the network
| Direction | Line | Station | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| previous | Red Line | GGICO / Al Garhoud | R15 |
| next | Red Line | Union | R18 |
What to Check Before You Buy or Rent
- Do not invent DLD transaction data where only community-level evidence exists.
- Use community-led property entities for villa or low-rise catchments.
- Separate building averages, community averages and rent signals clearly.
References
- https://www.propertyfinder.ae/blog/al-rigga-metro-station/
- https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/buy/dubai/properties-for-sale-deira-emaar-towers.html
- https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/deira-emaar-towers-emaar-tower-b
- https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/rent/dubai/properties-for-rent-deira-al-muraqqabat.html
- https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/buy/dubai/apartments-for-sale-deira.html
PropertyWiki is independent and not affiliated with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority. Station codes, fares and bus routes can change - confirm with the RTA before travel, and verify all property prices with a direct DLD export before transacting.