Historic character
Its old setup gives the station a distinctive link to Dubai’s past, with one reviewer calling it a historic spot near the Clock Tower.
Emarat- DCT
Deira
Emarat-DCT is a small, old-style gas station in Deira, known in reviews for its historic Clock Tower setting and fuel service. It also has a car wash, though customer experiences there vary. The main practical detail is that several reviews report cash-only payment.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
421 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Central access
A reviewer found it easy to access near the Crown Plaza roundabout bus stop, useful if you are already travelling through the area.
Quick service
One recent review reports very fast service and good behaviour from the night staff.
Fuel grades
Reviews mention that the station carries Super and Special fuel grades.
Tips for a Better Visit
Carry cash. Bring cash before arriving: reviews say there is no card payment and no nearby ATM to fall back on.
Check availability. Confirm that petrol service is operating before making a special trip, as one review says the station was not selling petrol.
Watch signs. Look carefully for the entrance and worn signage, especially if you are unfamiliar with the Clock Tower area.
Check equipment. Do not rely on the tyre-pressure machine without checking it first; one customer found it out of order.
Inspect car wash. If you use the car wash, check the interior before leaving, since a review says the car needed cleaning again afterwards.
Use landmark. The Crown Plaza roundabout bus stop is a useful nearby landmark when navigating to the station.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Maktoum Rd - near Nihal Hotel
Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Car wash
The station’s car wash is mentioned repeatedly, although reviews give mixed feedback about its cleaning quality.
Gas filling
Fuel filling is the station’s core customer use, with reviews referring directly to going there for gas filling.
Tire pressure machine
A tyre-pressure machine is mentioned as an on-site facility, though one review says it was not working.
Common Concerns
Cash only
Card payments are repeatedly reported as unavailable, including both credit and debit cards.
Old facilities
Customers describe outdated pumps and facilities; one reported a broken washroom with no wash basin.
Car wash
Several reviews criticise the car wash, including poor interior cleaning, no vacuuming and rude handling of complaints.
Worn signage
The station can be easy to miss because its signs are reportedly worn out.
Inconsistent service
Reviews include complaints about rude employees and poor staff behaviour, despite other reports of polite service.
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The Bottom Line
Emarat-DCT is a compact, old-fashioned fuel station in Deira, near the Clock Tower area. It is mainly useful for a quick petrol stop, and reviews specifically mention Super and Special fuel grades. Its age is part of the appeal: customers describe it as one of Dubai’s oldest stations and even a surviving piece of the city’s petrol history.
The location is convenient for some journeys, with one reviewer placing it by the Crown Plaza roundabout bus stop. A car wash is also available, but this is not a consistent strength. Customers have reported incomplete interior cleaning, no vacuuming and unpleasant interactions with the wash team.
The tyre-pressure machine was also reported not to be working, so check equipment before relying on it. Plan around the payment system. Multiple reviews say the station accepts cash only, with no credit or debit cards, and one customer noted there was no ATM at the station or nearby.
That makes carrying cash essential rather than optional. Signage is reportedly worn and easy to miss. There are also conflicting recent reports about whether petrol service is operating, so confirm availability if you are travelling there specifically rather than passing nearby.