The Dubai Metro is a popular public transportation system in Dubai that was launched in 2009. It has been successful in providing safe and clean transportation to millions of people every day. However, the names of the metro stations have changed frequently over the years, causing confusion for some commuters.
Renamed Metro Stations
Here is a list of the current and updated names of Dubai Metro stations:
Centrepoint
The Al Rashidiya Metro Station on the Red Line route is now called Centrepoint Metro Station.
Max
The Al Jafilia Metro Station on the Red Line route is now called Max Metro Station.
Sobha Reality
The Dubai Marina/DAMAC Properties Metro Station on the Red Line route is now called Sobha Reality.
Onpassive
The Noor Islamic Bank/Noor Bank/Al Safa Metro Station on the Red Line route is now called Onpassive. This change was made because an AI technology company has the branding rights for the station.
ADCB
The Al Karama Metro Station on the Red Line route is now called ADCB.
Equity
The First Gulf Bank/First Abu Dhabi Bank/Umm Al Sheif Metro Station on the Red Line route is now called Equity.
Al Khail
The Nakheel Metro Station in the Dubai Marina area on the Red Line route is now called Al Khail.
Mashreq
The Al Fahidi Metro Station, also known as Sharaf DG, on the Green Line route is now called Mashreq Metro Station.
DMCC
The Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) Metro Station on the Red Line route is now called DMCC Metro Station.
Jebal Ali
The Nakheel Harbor and Tower Metro Station on the Red Line route is now called Jebal Ali.
It is important to use the updated names of the metro stations to avoid confusion and ensure a hassle-free journey. The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has released the new name list for all metro stations.
| Old Metro | New Metro |
|---|---|
| Al Rashidiya Metro Station | Centrepoint |
| Al Jafilia Metro Station | Max |
| DAMAC Properties Metro | Sobha Reality |
| Noor Islamic Bank | Onpassive |
| Al Karama Metro Station | ADCB |
| First Gulf Bank | Equity |
| Nakheel Metro Station | Al Khail |
| Al Fahidi Metro Station | Mashreq |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers | DMCC |
| Nakheel Harbor | Jebal Ali |
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