Dubai Areas Guide 2026: Communities Compared by Location, Lifestyle & Budget
Dubai's residential areas range from central districts such as Downtown and Business Bay to apartment communities including JVC, Arjan, DLRC and Majan, villa-led family communities such as Dubai Hills and Arabian Ranches, and newer growth corridors including Dubai South. The right area depends on budget, commute, housing type and whether you need Metro access today.
This guide is designed to help you shortlist a Dubai community. It compares location, housing type, current asking rents and asking prices across major areas. Once you have narrowed your options, follow the individual area guides for detailed transport, schools, property and daily-living information.
This guide focuses on established and actively searched residential communities rather than every DLD administrative district. It covers 23 communities.
Market data checked: October 2026
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Dubai Areas at a Glance
One table for the shortlist, with the detail in the sections below. Scroll sideways on a phone.
| Area | Character | Avg 1BR asking rent | Avg 1BR asking sale price | Metro today | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Dubai | Central landmark district | AED 111,000 a year | AED 2,290,000 | Yes | A central address, with a Red Line station |
| Business Bay | Central canal-side towers | AED 118,000 a year | AED 1,830,000 | Yes | Professionals and couples working nearby |
| DIFC | Financial district | AED 129,000 a year | AED 2,237,000 | Yes | People who work in the district |
| Dubai Creek Harbour | Emaar waterfront master plan on the creek | AED 109,000 a year | AED 1,879,000 | Blue Line 2029 | Waterfront living with a station planned |
| Dubai Marina | Waterfront high-rise district | Not shown | AED 1,836,000 | Yes | A busy, walkable waterfront setting |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers | Lake-side towers | AED 88,000 a year | AED 1,547,000 | Yes | Metro access at a lower asking price than the Marina |
| Palm Jumeirah | Island of apartments, villas and townhouses | AED 207,500 a year | AED 3,816,000 | No | Island and beach living at the top budget band |
| Jumeirah Village Circle | Nakheel community of apartments, townhouses and villas | AED 75,000 a year | AED 1,113,000 | No | Households that will drive |
| Dubai Hills Estate | Gated Emaar and Meraas master plan | AED 102,000 a year | AED 1,787,000 | No | Families who want a golf-course master plan |
| Al Furjan | Nakheel residential community | AED 78,000 a year | AED 1,084,500 | Yes | Households who want a Metro station with villas or apartments |
| Arjan | Dubailand apartment community | AED 77,000 a year | AED 1,191,000 | No | A quieter setting with road access to central Dubai |
| DLRC | Mixed-use, developing apartment area | AED 61,000 a year | AED 971,000 | No | Buyers and renters weighing a lower asking-price entry point |
| Majan | Mixed-use apartment area | AED 71,000 a year | AED 908,000 | No | Comparing the lowest asking prices in Dubailand |
| Motor City | Motorsport-themed community | AED 79,000 a year | AED 1,129,000 | No | A self-contained community with apartments or villas |
| Dubai Sports City | Sports community | AED 65,000 a year | AED 1,060,000 | No | Sports fans and households watching budget |
| Arabian Ranches | Emaar villa and townhouse community | Not shown | Not shown | No | Villa households, with no 1BR average shown |
| Town Square | Nshama townhouse and apartment community | AED 67,000 a year | AED 1,005,000 | No | Households wanting townhouses or apartments off Al Qudra Road |
| Dubai Production City | Free-zone mixed-use apartment area | AED 66,000 a year | AED 941,500 | No | Renters and buyers comparing lower asking prices |
| International City | Low-rise country-themed clusters | AED 47,000 a year | AED 786,000 | Blue Line 2029 | The lowest asking prices in this guide |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | Technology park with apartments and villas | AED 66,000 a year | AED 967,000 | Blue Line 2029 | People working in the park or wanting a self-contained community |
| Dubai South | Master-planned airport and Expo corridor | Not shown | Not shown | No | Households comfortable with a car-based area near the airport |
| Expo City Dubai | Former Expo 2020 site, mixed-use urban district | AED 80,000 a year | AED 1,614,000 | Yes | A Metro station inside a new master plan |
How to read the figures: Bayut asking averages, checked October 2026, not DLD transaction prices or registered tenancy values. Bayut builds them from property listings on Bayut.com over the last 12 months (Bayut area guides). Rent is a yearly figure for a 1 bedroom apartment. Averages move with a few listings, so use them to compare areas, not to price a single flat.
Metro today: Yes means a station is open now. Blue Line 2029 means a station is scheduled on a line under construction. No means no station in the community today; the sections below say what serves each area.
Dubai Areas by Approximate 1BR Asking-Price Budget
Bands use the average 1BR asking sale prices in the table above, so they move when Bayut's averages move. Asking prices vary by building, and a single tower can sit well above or below its area's average.
| Approximate budget | Areas, with the average 1BR asking sale price |
|---|---|
| Under AED 1M | International City (AED 786,000), Majan (AED 908,000), Dubai Production City (AED 941,500), Dubai Silicon Oasis (AED 967,000), DLRC (AED 971,000) |
| AED 1M to 1.5M | Town Square (AED 1,005,000), Dubai Sports City (AED 1,060,000), Al Furjan (AED 1,084,500), Jumeirah Village Circle (AED 1,113,000), Motor City (AED 1,129,000), Arjan (AED 1,191,000) |
| AED 1.5M to 2M | Jumeirah Lake Towers (AED 1,547,000), Expo City Dubai (AED 1,614,000), Dubai Hills Estate (AED 1,787,000), Business Bay (AED 1,830,000), Dubai Marina (AED 1,836,000), Dubai Creek Harbour (AED 1,879,000) |
| AED 2M and above | DIFC (AED 2,237,000), Downtown Dubai (AED 2,290,000), Palm Jumeirah (AED 3,816,000) |
| No 1BR price shown | Arabian Ranches (Bayut shows villas and townhouses only), Dubai South (no Bayut area guide) and Academic City (no Bayut price table) |
Start From What Matters to You
| If you start with... | Compare | What the data shows |
|---|---|---|
| Metro first | Downtown, Business Bay, DIFC, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Al Furjan, Expo City Dubai | Operating stations today. Average 1BR asking sale prices run from AED 1,084,500 in Al Furjan to AED 2,290,000 in Downtown. |
| Family housing and villas | Dubai Hills Estate, Arabian Ranches, Town Square, Al Furjan, Motor City | Villas or townhouses are part of the mix. Only Al Furjan has a Metro station today, so a car or bus is part of daily life elsewhere. |
| Lower-priced apartments | International City, Majan, Dubai Production City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, DLRC | Lower 1BR asking-price entry points than Downtown: AED 786,000 to AED 971,000, against AED 2,290,000 in Downtown. |
| A central location | Downtown, Business Bay, DIFC, Dubai Creek Harbour | Central districts. The first three have Red Line stations; Creek Harbour is waiting for its Blue Line station. |
| Future Metro access | Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, International City | Blue Line stations are scheduled for 9 September 2029 on a line under construction. Treat the date as a target, not a promise. |
Central Dubai: Downtown, Business Bay, DIFC and Dubai Creek Harbour
Downtown, Business Bay and DIFC sit side by side and all have Red Line stations. Dubai Creek Harbour is on the creek and is waiting for its Blue Line station.
Downtown Dubai
Emaar's central hub around Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall. Homes are high-rise apartments, serviced apartments and hotels, and the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Red Line serves the district.
It suits people who want a central address and accept the price of one: its average 1BR asking sale price is the highest in the central group. Source: Bayut Downtown Dubai guide.
Business Bay
A central district on the Dubai Water Canal, next to Downtown and fronting Sheikh Zayed Road. Homes are high-rise apartments in a mix of residential and office towers.
It has a Red Line station, and the Dubai Media Office names Business Bay among the Gold Line's route points. Suits professionals working nearby, couples and some families. Source: Bayut Business Bay guide.
DIFC
A 110 hectare financial district between Downtown and Business Bay, with apartments, hotels and offices. The Financial Centre and Emirates Towers stations on the Red Line serve it.
It suits people who work in the district and want a walkable commute. Source: Bayut DIFC guide.
Dubai Creek Harbour
Emaar's waterfront master plan on Dubai Creek, near the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and next to Dubai Festival City and Dubai Design District. Homes are apartments, penthouses and townhouses, reached by Ras Al Khor Road (E44) and Nad Al Hamar Road (D62). Bayut shows an average 1BR asking rent of AED 109,000 a year and an asking sale price of AED 1,879,000.
There is no station in the community today. Bayut gives Creek station on the Green Line as the nearest, about a 13-minute drive. Gulf News lists a station at Dubai Creek Harbour on the Blue Line, which the RTA schedules to open on 9 September 2029. Bayut's project list shows several towers with handovers still ahead, so check what is complete. Source: Bayut Dubai Creek Harbour guide.
Marina & New Dubai: the Marina, JLT, Palm Jumeirah, JVC, Dubai Hills and Al Furjan
The Metro reaches the coast and Al Furjan. JVC and Dubai Hills have no station today.
Dubai Marina
A waterfront community around a 3 km man-made canal, with over 200 high-rise towers, mostly apartments. The Sobha Realty and DMCC stations on the Red Line and the Dubai Tram serve the Marina area, though the walk depends on the tower.
Bayut shows no 1BR average asking rent for Marina apartments, so this guide leaves it as Not shown rather than estimate one. Suits people who want a waterfront, busy, walkable setting. Source: Bayut Dubai Marina guide.
Jumeirah Lake Towers
26 clusters and 87 towers around three lakes, between Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and First Al Khail Street (D86). Homes are apartments from studios to 3 bedrooms, and the DMCC and Sobha Realty stations on the Red Line serve the area, with the JLT Link electric shuttle connecting the clusters to the Metro.
It suits renters and buyers who want Metro access at a lower 1BR asking price than the Marina (AED 1,547,000 against AED 1,836,000). Source: Bayut Jumeirah Lake Towers guide.
Palm Jumeirah
The largest man-made island in the world, developed by Nakheel. Apartments are mostly on the trunk, while villas and townhouses sit on the fronds, and Bayut's apartment range runs from studios to 6 bedrooms. Its 1BR asking averages are AED 207,500 a year to rent and AED 3,816,000 to buy, the highest sale figure in this guide.
There is no Metro station on the island. The Palm Monorail runs along the trunk to Gateway Station, which links to the Dubai Tram and the Metro. Bayut notes that traffic can build around the entry and exit points at peak hours. Source: Bayut Palm Jumeirah guide.
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
A Nakheel community between Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), with apartments, townhouses and villas and over 30 parks. It suits households that will drive.
There is no Metro station today. The approved Gold Line is planned to serve the broader JVC corridor: the Dubai Media Office release of 22 April 2026 names JVC among its route points and schedules completion for 9 September 2032. Source: Bayut JVC guide.
Dubai Hills Estate
An Emaar and Meraas master plan, the first phase of Mohammed Bin Rashid City, with apartments, villas and townhouses, an 18-hole golf course and Dubai Hills Mall.
No Metro station sits inside the community. It suits families who want a gated master plan. Source: Bayut Dubai Hills Estate guide.
Al Furjan
A Nakheel residential community between Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), near Discovery Gardens, Jebel Ali and Jumeirah Park. Bayut describes villas in 3 to 5 bedroom layouts, townhouses, and low to mid-rise apartments from studios to 3 bedrooms.
Al Furjan has its own station on the Route 2020 branch of the Red Line. Its 1BR asking averages, AED 78,000 a year to rent and AED 1,084,500 to buy, are close to JVC's (AED 75,000 and AED 1,113,000), with a Metro station already open. Source: Bayut Al Furjan guide.
Dubailand: Arjan, DLRC, Majan, Motor City, Sports City, Arabian Ranches, Town Square and Production City
These communities sit in or beside Dubailand, inland off Al Khail Road (E44), Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Hessa Street (D61) and Al Qudra Road (D63). None has a Metro station today, so a car or a bus is part of daily life.
Arjan
A Dubailand community at the junction of E311 and Umm Suqeim Street (D63), developed by Dubai Properties and home to Dubai Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden. Homes are low to mid-rise apartments, from studios to 3 bedrooms.
There is no Metro station: RTA feeder bus F36 runs to the Mall of the Emirates station. It suits households that want a quieter setting with road access to central Dubai. Source: Bayut Arjan guide.
Read the complete Arjan Dubai guide
DLRC
A mixed-use area in Dubailand at the intersection of Al Ain Road (E66) and Emirates Road (E611), with mid to high-rise apartments (many of them off-plan), hotels, schools and retail. There is no Metro station today.
Its average 1BR asking sale price, AED 971,000, is lower than JVC's (AED 1,113,000). Suits buyers and renters weighing a developing area with a lower entry point. Source: Bayut DLRC guide.
Read the complete DLRC Dubai guide
Majan
A mixed-use community in the Dubailand district, off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), with mainly apartments from studios to 3 bedrooms. There is no Metro station.
It has the lowest average 1BR asking sale price in the Dubailand group (AED 908,000), so it suits renters and buyers comparing entry points. Source: Bayut Majan guide.
Read the complete Majan Dubai guide
Motor City
A motorsport-themed community by Union Properties next to Dubai Sports City, with apartments and villas and Dubai Autodrome on site. There is no Metro station.
It suits people who want a self-contained community with apartments or villas. Source: Bayut Motor City guide.
Dubai Sports City
A sports community with the ICC headquarters and Dubai International Stadium, off E44 and D61, with apartments, villas and townhouses. There is no Metro station.
It suits sports fans and households that want a lower price point than JVC. Source: Bayut Dubai Sports City guide.
Arabian Ranches
An Emaar villa community of about 15 gated sub-communities and over 4,000 homes, mostly villas and townhouses, with the Arabian Ranches Golf Club and Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club. It borders E311 and connects to central Dubai along Al Qudra Road (D63).
There is no Metro station. Bayut lists RTA bus route J02 and puts Dubai Internet City station about a 20-minute drive away. Bayut shows no apartment averages, so there is no 1BR figure; its 2 bed villa averages AED 179,000 a year to rent and AED 3,885,000 to buy. Source: Bayut Arabian Ranches guide.
Town Square
A Nshama master-planned community off Al Qudra Road (D63), with studios to 3 bedroom apartments and 3 to 4 bedroom townhouses, 16 gardens and a network of cycling and jogging trails. It sits in Dubailand.
There is no Metro station; Bayut lists RTA bus route J02. Bayut shows 1BR asking averages of AED 67,000 a year to rent and AED 1,005,000 to buy, lower than Arjan's AED 1,191,000. Source: Bayut Town Square guide.
Dubai Production City
Formerly IMPZ, a free zone and mixed-use development for the media and production industries, with mostly mid-rise apartments from studios to 3 bedrooms. It connects to E311 and Al Khail Road (E44), and Bayut notes a limited range of amenities inside the community.
There is no Metro station: Bayut puts Discovery Gardens station on the Red Line about a 15-minute drive away. Its 1BR asking averages are AED 66,000 a year to rent and AED 941,500 to buy. Source: Bayut Dubai Production City guide.
Eastern Dubai on the Blue Line: International City, Silicon Oasis and Academic City
The RTA's Blue Line is the reason this corridor is on many shortlists. The RTA gives an opening date of 9 September 2029 for the 30 km, 14 station line, which is under construction. See the Blue Line stations guide for the route.
International City
Al Warsan, over 800 hectares, ten country-themed clusters of low-rise buildings, mostly studios and 1 bedroom apartments. Gulf News lists International City among the areas on the Blue Line route.
It has the lowest average 1BR asking sale price in this guide (AED 786,000), so it suits people comparing the lowest entry points. Source: Bayut International City guide.
Dubai Silicon Oasis
A free zone and technology park of about 7.2 sq km at E311 and the Dubai Al Ain Road (E66), with apartment towers and gated villa clusters. Gulf News lists Dubai Silicon Oasis on the Blue Line route.
It suits people who work in the technology park or want a self-contained community. Source: Bayut Dubai Silicon Oasis guide.
Read the complete Dubai Silicon Oasis guide
Academic City
Dubai International Academic City, launched in 2007 by TECOM Group, on Dubai Al Ain Road. Gulf News lists Academic City on the Blue Line route. Academic City is primarily an education district; people studying or working there commonly compare housing in DSO, International City, DLRC and Majan.
There is no price row for Academic City in this guide, because Bayut publishes no price table for it.
Read the complete Academic City guide
Southern Dubai: Dubai South and Expo City Dubai
Dubai South
A master-planned district around Al Maktoum International Airport and the Expo corridor. Dubai South describes an integrated ecosystem of 145 square kilometres with a free zone, logistics areas and residential districts, including Emaar South. Homes are apartments, townhouses and villas.
There is no Metro station inside the residential districts today. The Route 2020 branch ends at Expo 2020 in Expo City Dubai, roughly 20 km away by road, and the RTA has said an extension to the airport is at study stage, with no opening date. The key consideration is distance: Downtown is about 40 to 55 km by road, roughly 40 to 45 minutes without heavy traffic (OSRM estimate, October 2026). Bayut has no Dubai South area guide, so no 1BR figure appears in this guide's tables.
Read the complete Dubai South guide
Expo City Dubai is not the same as Dubai South. Expo City is the former Expo 2020 site, a mixed-use urban district with the Expo 2020 Metro station at its centre. Dubai South is the wider master district around Al Maktoum International Airport, with logistics, a free zone and residential districts, and no Metro station inside its residential districts. Bayut places Expo City within the Dubai South area, so a listing may use either name: check which one it means.
Expo City Dubai
The former Expo 2020 site, now a mixed-use urban district on Expo Road (E77) with apartments, townhouses, duets and villas. It is about 20 minutes by car from Al Maktoum International Airport, according to Bayut.
The Expo 2020 station on the Route 2020 branch of the Red Line sits in the heart of Expo City, with an RTA bus stop outside. Suits people who want a Metro station inside a new master plan. Source: Bayut Expo City Dubai guide.
Metro Status: Today and Planned
The Red and Green lines serve the central and coastal communities, and the Route 2020 branch reaches Expo City. The Dubai Metro map sets out each line, its stations and its status with sources.
| Status | Communities | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Station open today | Downtown, Business Bay, DIFC, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Al Furjan, Expo City Dubai | Red Line and its Route 2020 branch. How far a building is from a station varies, so check the walk. |
| Blue Line, scheduled 9 September 2029 | International City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Dubai Creek Harbour | Line under construction. Gulf News lists these areas on the route. Treat the date as a target. |
| Gold Line, scheduled 9 September 2032 | JVC corridor and Business Bay | Approved 22 April 2026. The approved Gold Line is planned to serve the broader JVC corridor; the Dubai Media Office release names JVC and Business Bay among its route points and does not list station names. |
| No station today | Arjan, DLRC, Majan, Motor City, Dubai Sports City, Dubai Hills Estate, JVC, Arabian Ranches, Town Square, Dubai Production City, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai South | Roads, buses or, on the Palm, the monorail. For Dubai South, the extension of Route 2020 to the airport is at study stage with no opening date. |
Asking Prices Versus Achieved Prices
Asking prices are useful for comparing what is currently being marketed, but they are not the same as achieved prices. Before buying, compare the asking price with recent registered DLD transactions for the exact building or project. Our Dubai property valuation guide explains the difference between asking, transaction and valuation figures.
Questions to Ask Before You Pick an Area
- Where will you spend your days? Run the real commute at your hour, not a distance on a map.
- Which running costs come with the building? Service charges vary by building. Start with the service charges guide and the DLD Service Charge Index.
- What are the one-off costs? Budget for the DLD fees on top of the price.
- Is the area open to foreign buyers? Check the freehold areas list.
More Guides
- Arjan location and connectivity
- DLRC Metro and connectivity
- DLRC and JVC compared
- Cost of living in Arjan, JVC and Motor City
- Al Maktoum Airport and Dubai South
- Average rent in Dubai by area
- First-time buyer roadmap
Disclosure
Pearlshire is a boutique developer with projects in Arjan (Bond Enclave) and DLRC (Bond Living). Both areas are compared here on the same Bayut data as every other community.
Sources Checked in October 2026
- Bayut area guides: the 22 communities with a Bayut guide, read in October 2026 (locations, home types, average rents and sale prices, listing-based over the last 12 months)
- Gulf News: Blue Line length, stations, areas on the route and 9 September 2029 opening date
- Dubai Media Office: Gold Line approval of 22 April 2026, route points and 9 September 2032 date
- Dubai South (145 square kilometres, free zone and residential district) and Expo City Dubai (Expo 2020 Metro station)
- The National and Gulf News: RTA statements on the Red Line and Route 2020 extension to Al Maktoum Airport
What are the main areas to live in Dubai?
Most buyers and renters look at five groups: central Dubai (Downtown, Business Bay, DIFC), Marina and New Dubai (Marina, JLT, Palm Jumeirah, JVC, Dubai Hills, Al Furjan), Dubailand and the inland communities (Arjan, DLRC, Majan, Motor City, Sports City), eastern Dubai (International City, Silicon Oasis, Academic City) and southern Dubai (Dubai South, Expo City).
What is the best area to live in Dubai?
There is no single best area; it depends on what you weigh most. For central access, compare Downtown and Business Bay. For Metro-connected waterfront living, look at JLT and the Marina. For family housing, compare Dubai Hills and Arabian Ranches. For lower apartment entry points in the Bayut asking data, compare Majan, DLRC and International City. Test the commute before you decide.
Which Dubai areas are best for families?
Families usually start with communities that offer villas or townhouses: Dubai Hills Estate, Arabian Ranches, Al Furjan and Town Square, plus Motor City for apartments and villas. Only Al Furjan has a Metro station today. Compare schools, the commute to work and building quality for the exact home rather than relying on the area name.
Which Dubai areas have the lowest apartment entry prices?
In the Bayut asking-price data checked in October 2026, the lowest average 1BR asking sale prices in this guide are International City (AED 786,000), Majan (AED 908,000), Dubai Production City (AED 941,500), Dubai Silicon Oasis (AED 967,000) and DLRC (AED 971,000). Asking prices vary by building, so compare current listings and recent DLD transactions.
Which areas of Dubai are closest to the Metro?
Downtown, Business Bay, DIFC, Jumeirah Lake Towers, the Marina area, Al Furjan and Expo City have Red Line or Route 2020 stations today. Arjan, DLRC, JVC, Dubai Hills and Dubai South do not. The Blue Line is scheduled for 9 September 2029 and lists International City, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Academic City on its route.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Dubai by area?
Bayut asking averages, checked in October 2026, put a 1 bed apartment at AED 47,000 a year to rent in International City and AED 129,000 in DIFC, and Palm Jumeirah sits higher at AED 207,500. Asking sale averages run from AED 786,000 in International City to AED 3,816,000 on the Palm. These are averages, so single buildings can sit well above or below them.
Where are Arjan and DLRC compared with JVC and Motor City?
All four sit in or beside Dubailand. Bayut places Arjan at the junction of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Umm Suqeim Street (D63), and DLRC at the intersection of Al Ain Road (E66) and Emirates Road (E611). JVC lies between E44 and E311, and Motor City sits next to Dubai Sports City.
Is Expo City the same as Dubai South?
No. Expo City Dubai is the former Expo 2020 site, a mixed-use urban district with the Expo 2020 Metro station. Dubai South is the wider master district around Al Maktoum International Airport, which Dubai South puts at 145 square kilometres, with logistics, a free zone and residential districts. Bayut places Expo City within the Dubai South area.
Will the Metro reach Dubai South and Al Maktoum Airport?
It is planned but not scheduled. The RTA has said the Red Line will be extended to Al Maktoum International Airport, and in September 2026 its Rail Agency chief executive said a consultant tender for the study stage had been released. No station count or opening date has been announced, so do not buy on the assumption of one.
Are Dubai Silicon Oasis and Academic City getting a Metro station?
Gulf News lists both on the Blue Line route. The RTA gives an opening date of 9 September 2029 for the 30 km, 14 station line, which is under construction. Treat the date as a target, and check the exact station position on the RTA map before you rely on it.
