Onpassive

Onpassive Station serves one of Dubai's residential and commercial neighbourhoods, where the everyday life of the city operates away from the major tourist destinations. These are the areas where residents shop, eat and commute - busier, more functional and more affordable than the landmark districts, with good value restaurants and local services within easy reach of the exits.

The Dubai Metro is the backbone of daily commuting for a large portion of the city's population, and stations like Onpassive reflect that practical role - well-maintained, staffed during peak hours and designed for efficient passenger throughput.

Station Overview

Onpassive Station opened in 2011 on the Dubai Metro's Red Line. It is classified as Zone 6 under the NOL card fare system. The Dubai Metro is a fully automated, driverless system operating on elevated viaducts and underground sections, offering fast, reliable and air-conditioned travel across the city.

Lines and Connectivity

The Red Line connects Onpassive to major destinations across Dubai. Red Line stations stretch from the UAE Exchange terminus in Jebel Ali through central Dubai to the Centrepoint terminus in the east. Green Line stations loop through Deira and Bur Dubai, connecting to the Red Line at Union and BurJuman.

Station Layout and Facilities

Onpassive Station is a modern, fully air-conditioned facility in line with the Dubai Metro's system-wide standards. Facilities include toilets, ATMs, NOL card top-up machines and a staffed customer service point. Gold Class carriages (front of train) offer a premium seating option. Women and children have a dedicated carriage in the middle of each train, clearly marked on the platform.

Accessibility

Onpassive Station has lifts, tactile paving, audio announcements and platform screen doors throughout, in line with the Dubai Metro's full accessibility standards. Step-free access is available between street level, the concourse and all platforms.

Travel Tips

• Get a NOL card (AED 25 including AED 19 credit) - it works on metro, bus, tram and marine transport across Dubai.
• Gold Class carriages at the front of the train require a Gold Class NOL card or ticket.
• The dedicated women and children's carriage is in the middle of the train - clearly marked on the platform floor.
• Metro hours: Saturday to Wednesday 05:30-24:00, Thursday 05:30-01:00, Friday 10:00-01:00.
• Eating, drinking and chewing gum are prohibited on the metro and at stations - fines apply.
• Download the RTA Dubai app for real-time arrivals and journey planning across all modes.

Nearby Attractions

Safa Park - one of the key destinations accessible from Onpassive Station.

Al Quoz Collective - one of the key destinations accessible from Onpassive Station.

Alserkal Avenue art galleries - one of the key destinations accessible from Onpassive Station.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Dubai Metro services at Onpassive run Saturday to Wednesday 05:30-24:00, Thursday 05:30-01:00, and Friday 10:00-01:00. Rush hours are approximately 07:30-09:30 and 17:00-19:30 on weekdays. Mid-morning and early afternoon are the quietest periods for travel. Fridays and weekends see higher leisure traffic, particularly at mall, Marina and waterfront stations.