Emirates (Dubai Metro)
Emirates (Arabic: طيران الإمارات) is a rapid transit station on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro in Dubai, UAE. It is located very close to Dubai International Airport. The station is connected to the entrance of the Emirates Group headquarters, hence the name.
History
The station was not one of the initial stations of the Dubai Metro, when the Red Line opened on 9 September 2009 with trains running to Nakheel Harbour and Tower with seven intermediate stations. However, it opened the year after on 30 April 2010.
Station layout
Emirates station has two side platforms and two tracks.
Platform layout
| Platform | Line | Towards |
|---|---|---|
| Platform 1 | ■Red Line (Up) | For Centrepoint |
| Platform 2 | ■Red Line (Down) | For Union, Sobha Realty, Expo 2020 |
References
- ^ "RTA statistics selection" (PDF). RTA. 2011. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ "Dubai Metro Red Line Map". dubaiguidemap.com. Dubai Guide Map. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Emirates Metro Station". Dubai Online. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ "Dubai Metro opens today". New Civil Engineer. UK. 9 September 2009. Retrieved 2012-12-30.