Time taken and fee to obtain UAE 48 hour transit visa at DXB

I have a 15-hour layover in Dubai and have booked a hotel in Dubai near Deira, but I'm yet to get a visa. I am planning to take advantage of the free 48-hour visa which was announced last year, as an Indian Citizen.

My concern is that my flight lands at 12AM on a Friday. I see the last metro train to Deira is at 1 AM. So I have two questions:

Is it feasible to get transit visa, clear the airport and then get to the train station in an hour?
I can book visa now itself via Emirates, but they charge a service fee of 25 USD although the visa fee itself costs nothing. Does anybody know if there is a service fee if we get the visa on the airport itself?

I see there are a few related questions here, but none mention about time and the service fee.

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How long does it take to get a transit visa for UAE?

All you have to do is apply for a Dubai transit visa starting from Rs 2,999* and receive it in just 5 working days. For instant Dubai visa assistance, call us at 022 4164 2214 or fill in your details.

How much is Dubai transit visa fee?

The 48-hour transit visa is usually issued free of charge, while the UAE 96-hour visa fee is AED 50. In addition, you will have to pay a departure fee of AED 30. There is no additional UAE transit visa cost.

How do I get a 48-hour transit visa for Dubai?

Transit visa is issued either for 48 hours or for 96 hours....To get a transit visa, you must have:

a passport or travel document with a minimum validity of three months.

a photo of self against a white background.

an onward ticket booking to a 3rd destination, other than the one you are coming from.

How long does it take to get a visa at Dubai airport?

Visa processing time is approximately 3 to 4 working days. Entry into the UAE is subject to immigration approval. All visas are valid to enter Dubai for 60 days from the date of issue, except the 96\u2011hour and 48\u2011hour visas, which are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

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