Route · 18.5 km
Mall of the Emirates to Global Village: chauffeur, car with driver, taxi and bus 106
Global Village is about 18.5 km from Mall of the Emirates by road, around 20 minutes on clear roads via Umm Suqeim Street and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311). Book a chauffeur or car with driver from the mall or any Al Barsha hotel, take a taxi (roughly Dh41 on the meter), or catch RTA bus 106 from the Mall of the Emirates Bus Station for Dh10.
Mall of the Emirates to Global Village by chauffeur
Pickup at your hotel, home or office in Mall of the Emirates, drop at the Global Village gate you choose, and a ride back after closing. Fixed quote, no night surcharge.
- Road distance
- 19 km
- Clear-road time
- 20 min
- Cars
- Sedan to coach
- Seats
- 1 to 53
Mall of the Emirates is the most searched starting point for Global Village in the UAE. It’s a short, direct drive inland, and it’s also where bus 106 starts, so you have every option.
By chauffeur or car with driver
A typical route takes Umm Suqeim Street (D63) inland and joins Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) to Global Village: about 18.5 km and 20 minutes on clear roads. From Al Barsha hotels it’s about 17.6 km via Al Asayel Street and Hessa Street.
Shopping first, Global Village after is a popular plan. Your driver meets you at the mall entrance with room for your bags, waits near Global Village on hourly hire, and takes everyone home after closing. For an occasion, choose a chauffeur-driven S-Class or Rolls-Royce.
By bus 106
| Starts from | Mall of the Emirates Bus Station (next to the Red Line station) |
| Route | Via Al Barsha and Al Quoz |
| Every | 60 minutes, from about 3:15pm |
| Fare | Dh10 one way on Nol |
| Journey | About 30 minutes |
| Last buses back | Around 11:15pm, before the park closes |
See the full Global Village bus guide.
By taxi
| From | Road distance | Rough meter fare |
|---|---|---|
| Mall of the Emirates | 18.5 km | about Dh41 |
| Al Barsha | 17.6 km | about Dh40 |
Rough fares use the last published rate of Dh1.97 per km plus flag fall, before booking fees, waiting time and tolls. The taxi guide explains the fare and the closing-time wait.
Which to choose
- Solo or a couple: bus 106 there, taxi back.
- Family with shopping: a car with driver from the mall, waiting all evening.
- Group of 8 or more: a van or minibus from your hotel.
Questions people ask
How far is Global Village from Mall of the Emirates?
About 18.5 km by road, roughly 20 minutes on clear roads via Umm Suqeim Street and the E311. Weekend evening traffic can add 15 to 25 minutes.
Which bus goes from Mall of the Emirates to Global Village?
RTA route 106 runs from the Mall of the Emirates Bus Station every 60 minutes, from about 3:15pm, via Al Barsha and Al Quoz. The fare is Dh10 on a Nol card and the trip takes about 30 minutes.
How much is a taxi from Mall of the Emirates to Global Village?
Roughly Dh41 on the meter at the last published per-kilometre rate, before booking fees, waiting time and any tolls.
Can I book a chauffeur from Mall of the Emirates to Global Village?
Yes. The driver meets you at the mall entrance or your Al Barsha hotel, drops you at your chosen Global Village gate and brings you back after closing, with room in the boot for your shopping.
Sources
Park and transport details change between seasons. Dates show when each source was published or last checked. If anything here conflicts with the official source, the official source wins.
- OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), Mall of the Emirates to Global Village (15 November 2026)
- Global Village: Plan your visit (route 106) (15 November 2026)
- Gulf News: Global Village bus routes, fares and timings (13 October 2026)