Ar Rabi

An elevated station in northern Riyadh where Lines 4 and 6 share the same platforms before diverging at SABIC.

Line 4 + Line 6

Lines

Interchange

2 lines

Elevated

Station type

Yes

Step-free access

About Ar Rabi

Ar Rabi sits in the northern Riyadh district of the same name, carried on a viaduct with its platforms above street level. Two lines call here at once — Line 4 (Yellow) and Line 6 (Purple) — because the pair share a single trunk that runs from KAFD through Ar Rabi and Uthman Bin Affan Road to SABIC, where they finally part ways. That makes this one shared station rather than two neighbouring ones: trains of both lines use the same platforms, and nobody has to change station or building to swap between them. Around it lies a dense northern residential belt, with neighbourhood mosques, retail parades and everyday services within an easy walk. For residents it works in both directions at once: one stop south brings you to the King Abdullah Financial District, while a northbound Line 4 train runs on to Princess Nourah University and the three King Khalid International Airport terminal stations.

It sits between KAFD and Uthman Bin Affan Road on Line 4. It is a shared interchange station between Line 4 and Line 6: the lines call at the same station, so you change inside it without leaving the gates or paying for a second ticket.

It is an elevated station and runs to the network hours: 5:30 am to midnight Saturday to Thursday, and from 10:00 am on Friday. The SAR 4 two-hour ticket covers the metro and the buses. Below you will find the station on the map, journey times, interchanges and facilities.

Ar Rabi station on Line 4 and Line 6 of the Riyadh Metro — **Ar Rabi**Elevated station on Line 4

Opened2024

LineLine 4 + Line 6

LocationInterchange

Coordinates24.7863°N, 46.6606°E

Where is Ar Rabi?

Ar Rabi · Elevated station on Line 4. Coordinates: 24.7863°N, 46.6606°E.

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Nearby: places and services

A few minutes’ walk from Ar Rabi, you will find the following places and services.

Ar Rabi residential districtThe dense northern neighbourhood the station is named for and serves directly, ringed by everyday shops, services and local amenities within walking distance of the platforms.A few minutes on foot

Neighbourhood retail paradesShops and small commercial centres spread along the district's streets, the closest option for residents doing their daily shopping without driving further out or into the centre.Right by the station

Local mosquesThe mosques of the surrounding neighbourhoods serve both residents and people passing through, and sit within a short walk of the station's street-level entrances.A short walk away

KAFD, one stop southThe King Abdullah Financial District is a single stop away southbound, a daily commute destination that either Line 4 or Line 6 trains from this platform will reach.Next to the station

Other stations on Line 4

Line 4 · KAFD ↔ Airport T1-2

KAFDEnd of lineTransfer · Line 1 / Line 6

Ar RabiTransfer · Line 6

Uthman Bin Affan RoadTransfer · Line 6

SABICTransfer · Line 6

Airport T1-2End of line

Services and accessibility

Like every Riyadh Metro station, this one has ticket vending machines, darb card gates, lifts, tactile guide paths for visually impaired passengers and signage in Arabic and English. Here is what you can normally expect to find.

Lifts, escalators and step-free access at train-floor level

Tactile guide paths for visually impaired passengers and audio announcements

Gates that accept the darb card and QR-code tickets from the app

Ticket vending machine (TVM) to buy a card and top up its balance

Video surveillance and security throughout operating hours

Wayfinding signs in Arabic and English

Air-conditioned trains and platforms with platform screen doors

Women-only areas in Regular class

Taxi and ride-hailing pick-up at the entrances

darb bus connections on the same ticket

Interchanges and connections

Line 4 (Yellow). Direct trains run towards KAFD and in the opposite direction towards Airport T1-2. The adjacent stations are KAFD and Uthman Bin Affan Road.

Line 6 (Purple). Direct trains run towards KAFD and in the opposite direction towards An Naseem. The adjacent stations are KAFD and Uthman Bin Affan Road.

Changing lines. Ar Rabi is a shared station served by Line 4 and Line 6. You change lines inside the same station, without leaving the gates and without paying for a second ticket — as long as your ticket is still valid, changing lines is completely free.

Buses. The darb system covers the metro and the buses on one ticket, and bus routes and bus rapid transit (BRT) services run around Ar Rabi. You do not need a separate ticket to switch between metro and bus while your ticket is still valid.

Taxis and ride-hailing. Taxis and ride-hailing apps (Uber, Careem) are available at the station entrances for short trips beyond the network.

Tickets. Buy your ticket from a ticket vending machine in the station or in the darb app, or tap your darb card straight on the gate. Full details on the tickets and fares page and the darb card page.

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Popular journey times from Ar Rabi

Destination	Estimated time	Changes
KAFD	4 min	Direct
stc	19 min	1 change
Qasr Al Hokm	38 min	1 change
National Museum	35 min	1 change
Airport T1-2	35 min	Direct
King Saud University	31 min	2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Which line is Ar Rabi station on?

Ar Rabi is a shared station served by Line 4 and Line 6 on the Riyadh Metro. It is a shared interchange: the lines call at the same station, so you change inside it without leaving the gates or paying for a second ticket.

Do I need to change trains at Ar Rabi to reach the airport?

No. Board a northbound Line 4 (Yellow) train and stay on it: it runs through Uthman Bin Affan Road, SABIC, both Princess Nourah University stops and on to the three airport terminal stations. Do check the line before boarding, though — Line 6 (Purple) trains use the same platform and turn east at SABIC.

Where do Lines 4 and 6 split?

At SABIC, two stops north of Ar Rabi. The two lines run together from KAFD via Ar Rabi and Uthman Bin Affan Road as far as SABIC; from there Line 4 (Yellow) heads north to King Khalid International Airport, while Line 6 (Purple) swings east and then south towards An Naseem.

Is Ar Rabi elevated or underground?

It is elevated, with the platforms carried above street level and reached from the ground below. SABIC, two stops further along the same shared trunk, is the exception here: it is a shallow underground station, where the alignment dips below the street shortly before Lines 4 and 6 separate.

What are the opening hours at Ar Rabi?

Service at Ar Rabi station runs to the Riyadh Metro network hours: from 05:30 to 00:00 Saturday to Thursday, and on Friday from 10:00 to 00:00. Hours change during Ramadan and the Eid holidays and are announced at the time — check the schedule page before you travel.

Can I buy a darb card or top it up at Ar Rabi?

Yes. There are ticket vending machines (TVMs) at Riyadh Metro stations, and you can buy a card or top it up there or at a ticket office. Note that the darb app does not top up the card balance — full details on the darb card page.