Dubai Metro - Red Line

Max Metro Station: Area Guide & Property

Max Metro Station, formerly Al Jafiliya, serves Al Kifaf and the Zabeel Park corridor and is one of the best Red Line stations for users who want central access plus newer freehold towers around Wasl1 and 1 Residences.

Featured answer

Max 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.

Max Metro Station, formerly Al Jafiliya, serves Al Kifaf and the Zabeel Park corridor and is one of the best Red Line stations for users who want central access plus newer freehold towers around Wasl1 and 1 Residences.

  • 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
R21
Feeder Buses
F09
Legacy Names
Al Jafiliya Metro Station
Property Layer
Building Led

Nearby Areas and Landmarks

The catchment table below shows the residential areas and the anchor landmarks most cited as walkable from Max Metro Station, drawn from the brief's editorial research.

Areas and landmarks within reach

TypeName
Nearby areaAl Kifaf
Nearby areaAl Jafiliya
Nearby areaZabeel
Nearby areaWasl1
Nearby areaAl Satwa edge
LandmarkZabeel Park
LandmarkDubai Frame
LandmarkSheikh Zayed Road
LandmarkWasl1

Top Buildings and Communities

The catchments below are the property entities most cited as walkable from Max Metro Station, drawn from building led signals. Verify with a direct DLD export before transacting.

Price, rent and yield signal table

Building / CommunityTypeDistanceSignalSummary
1 Residencesbuilding clusterFlagship near-station development in the Wasl1 / Al Kifaf corridor.building price signalProperty Finder indicates average sale pricing around AED 3.3M.
Park Gate Residencesbuilding clusterHigh-profile residential development by Zabeel Park near the station.building price signalProperty Finder signals average pricing around AED 2.92M.
Park Views Residences AbuildingRelevant modern-stock comparator in the same corridor.building price signalProperty Finder pages show averages around AED 2.56M - 2.59M.
Park Views Residences BbuildingPaired comparator with Building A in the same metro catchment.building price signalProperty Finder pages indicate averages around AED 3.09M in some building insights.
Al KifafcommunityThe wider area market anchored by the station.community price signalProperty Finder area pages place Al Kifaf apartment averages broadly in the AED 3.33M - 4.0M range depending on the sample page.

Why each catchment matters

  • 1 Residences: The single most important conversion asset on the page for premium apartment users.
  • Park Gate Residences: Adds stronger family and premium positioning to the station guide.
  • Park Views Residences A: Useful for buyers comparing price spread inside Al Kifaf.
  • Park Views Residences B: Adds more depth to the building-led property layer.
  • Al Kifaf: Prevents the guide from becoming only a tower page and helps broader SEO intent.

Commuting and Connectivity

The table below summarises how to reach and leave Max Metro Station on foot, by feeder bus and on the metro itself.

Connectivity table

ModeDetail
Metro lineRed Line - station code R21
Feeder busesF09
Commute noteImportant legacy-name page because many users still search Al Jafiliya.
Commute noteOne of the strongest central-Dubai station pages for premium newer residential stock rather than older Deira/Bur Dubai inventory.
Commute noteThe page should foreground Zabeel Park access and freehold tower inventory.

Who Should Live Here?

Max 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 Max Metro Station on?
  • What areas are near Max Metro Station?
  • What kind of property can you find near Max Metro Station?
  • Is Max Metro Station good for commuters?
  • What are the best buildings or communities near Max Metro Station?

Quick decision facts

  • Max Metro Station is on Dubai Metro's red line.
  • It mainly serves Al Kifaf, Al Jafiliya, Zabeel.
  • 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

DirectionLineStationCode
previousRed LineUnionR18
nextRed LineBusiness BayR26

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Max Metro Station sits on the Dubai Metro Red Line and carries the station code R21. Important legacy-name page because many users still search Al Jafiliya. One of the strongest central-Dubai station pages for premium newer residential stock rather than older Deira/Bur Dubai inventory. The page should foreground Zabeel Park access and freehold tower inventory.

Max Metro Station, formerly Al Jafiliya, serves Al Kifaf and the Zabeel Park corridor and is one of the best Red Line stations for users who want central access plus newer freehold towers around Wasl1 and 1 Residences.

Property catchments commonly cited within walking distance of Max Metro Station include 1 Residences, Park Gate Residences, Park Views Residences A, Park Views Residences B, Al Kifaf. Property Finder indicates average sale pricing around AED 3.3M.

1 Residences: Property Finder indicates average sale pricing around AED 3.3M. Park Gate Residences: Property Finder signals average pricing around AED 2.92M. Park Views Residences A: Property Finder pages show averages around AED 2.56M - 2.59M.

Max Metro Station, formerly Al Jafiliya, serves Al Kifaf and the Zabeel Park corridor and is one of the best Red Line stations for users who want central access plus newer freehold towers around Wasl1 and 1 Residences.

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PropertyWiki Team

Editorial Team

Published: May 16, 2026

Updated: May 16, 2026

The PropertyWiki editorial team brings together real estate analysts, legal advisors and data specialists to provide independent property guidance across the UAE.